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Saturday, November 22

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Mashed Potatoes

Everyone looks forward to the sides at Thanksgiving — they're the best part, after all. But no one's going to reach for seconds of the mashed potatoes if they're gluey or cold or tasteless. Start out with your favorite recipe (this is a great one!), avoid these common pitfalls, and your guests will be begging you to make mashed potatoes every year.

We know you’re obsessed with gardening, and frankly, that's a good thing. That summertime hobby can actually improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Here's how:

Shea Body Butter

Paola Parsons' at-home version blends shea butter, coconut oil, and fragrant essential oils. The recipe will leave you with almost a pint, which you can lather all over your arms and legs.

8 Genius Eyeliner Tricks Every Woman Needs to Know

1-Use a pencil liner as a guide for tricky liquid liners.

If your hand isn't steady enough for liquid eyeliner, line your eyes first with a pencil liner, and then trace over it with liquid.

As the holidays approach, our kitchen knives are about to get a pretty good workout chopping vegetables, cutting cheese, slicing bread or carving that glorious Thanksgiving turkey. It may seem counter-intuitive, but dull knives are actually more dangerous, as the added cutting pressure needed makes it far easier to lose control of the blade. Is it time to give your cutlery a tune up? A sharp knife is a chef’s best friend and keeping it that way is easier than one might think.

OverviewWhether you’re rocking a swimsuit at the beach, a little black dress at a cocktail party or a tank top while running errands, you’ll want to show off your strong, lean arms. Toning your arms is beneficial to both your overall health and your fitness level because strength training boosts cardiovascular function, improves post-stroke motor-skill recovery and assists with arterial ailments (like peripheral artery disease).

Coconut oil is made from extracting the natural oils present in mature coconut meat. Commonly used in Latin America and Southeast Asia, coconut oil can be either refined or unrefined, and it can be used for everyday cooking, including frying. Different coconut oils tolerate high temperatures better, so if you are frying with coconut oil, choose refined coconut oil.

Expensive Baby Monitors Give False Reassurance, Researcher

Monitors meant to reassure parents that their sleeping babies are still breathing are "smarter" than ever — but the devices are still not proven to keep little ones safe.

Thus, any peace of mind brought by these monitors, which can cost several hundred dollars, is false reassurance, according to a new article in the journal BMJ.

Mood music is an easy way to set the scene of some serious romancing. The only issue is that a lot of these so called seductive tunes are based on the annoying idea that sex is all about a man's pleasure. Thankfully, the geniuses behind College Humor's " Sexually Enlightened R&B Song" decide to fix that glaring injustice with this slow jam parody.

All the celebs are wearing florals this season, but how do you wear this trend without looking mumsy?

I could be worrying about world peace. But no, I am far too shallow for that. My question is, should I use moisturiser underneath my foundation? It’s a question which has bugged me for literally years. I know, I need to get out more!

You may wonder what a post on Pilates is doing in a lifestyle blog for women over 30. In my experience, a large part of feeling confident and sassy is tied up with how you feel about your body. Now, a (childless) friend of mine has remarked that you can’t blame everything on having kids. I would beg to differ! One of the real downsides of having kids is the rubber jelly ring it can leave you with. I’ve not got enough will power to do stomach crunches every day to remove it.

Fashionistas like Jasmine Tosh emphasize that crocket shorts are a fun and feminine alternative to denim shorts( a staple for festival looks). Flattering for many body types, these shorts are super comfy and come in tons of different fun colors. Pair with a crop top, colorful accessories and sandals.

Have you ever ran out of your favorite cleaning product in the middle of a cleaning session? I know I have, and it tends to be a bit frustrating. Be frustrated no more!

Being bigger is not always better, stinging of many insects can cause many deadly diseases. Some insect bites may result in result in death without proper treatments. Followings are list of most dangerous insects in the world.

This homemade glass cleaner windows clean and clear.( Warning: Cleanliness may cause birds to crash into your window)

Homemade Gak in Less Than 5 Minutes

My oldest son, Nathan, loves science and is always asking to do experiments. His most recent interest is chemistry. So when he came home from his weekly science class with a recipe for Rubber Blubber aka Homemade Gak, to say he was excited is an understatement.

If your kids give you a tough time by not eating well, maybe it’s time to make their meals a fun. You might be a great cook, but children enjoy the things that are visually appealing. So, here are some pictures that will help you garnishing their quick snacks and make them eat heartily.

Everyone knows that vegetables are good for you. Many parents earnestly strive to ensure their children eat them every day- sometimes with little success. In light of this all too common challenge, parents often ask for tips on getting kids to eat more vegetables.

It's problem that plagues all of us... split ends. I can't seem to get rid of them, and I hate constantly trimming my hair because I'm trying to grow it longer. I've been looking into ways to remedies split ends at home, and found some really easy concoctions that you can make with just a few simple ingredients.