Whether out of boredom or necessity, now is a great time to try some DIY projects at home. Mix up a creative cocktail or replenish your hairspray without a trip to the store—these projects are fun, easy, and practical. Try one with your kids, or plan to do one via a virtual happy hour with ...
Let’s get back to basics. In this episode of Prep School, Megan Mitchell reveals three master recipes for homemade condiments that you’ll rely on again and again. First up, gluten-free, Whole30®-friendly, and keto mayo that’s ready to spread on your favorite sandwich. Next, try aioli, which is a slightly more dressed up version of mayonnaise, ...
There’s a reason essential oils (aka EOs) are deemed “essential.” These natural extracts have been used as medicinal healers or ceremonial tools for centuries, and their many benefits are still celebrated today. But one EO application we might be overlooking, beyond their basic calming properties, is the ability to fight bacteria, purify air, and ward ...
If you’ve ever turned on the garbage disposal switch only to be greeted by a not-so-pleasant odor coming from the kitchen sink, then we’ve got a DIY recipe to freshen things up—fast! This easy recipe combines laundry powder with a few pantry staples like baking soda and salt. We like the refreshing, citrusy notes of ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—holiday season. Partaking in festive activities isn’t even a question, it’s something you’ve long been waiting for the past 12 months: the ice skating, Christmas tree decorating, peppermint latte drinking, fire toasting, and Christmas movie watching.
A soothing, hydrating lip balm is first on our list of beauty must-haves for winter. But many conventional balms contain petroleum and mineral oil, two oil byproducts you probably don’t want anywhere near your lips. (It’s worth noting the European Union has actually banned the use of petroleum in personal care products.)
Sometimes the best facial treatments come from your very own kitchen. Consider turmeric—an anti-inflammatory spice we’ve been known to put in both tea lattes and DIY beauty recipes.
All the signs of fall are beginning to appear. There’s a crispness in the afternoon air. A few yellow leaves are peeking out from the green. At Starbucks, customers are starting to line up for Pumpkin Spice Lattes.
If you love bath bombs, you better read this. And if you don’t know what we’re talking about, this might change your life (or at least your bath).
Turmeric never ceases to amaze. We put it in everything from stir-fries to tea drinks to smoothies, are well-versed in all of its countless health and beauty benefits, and now we’ve unearthed yet another unconventional use: as a sunshine-hued clothing dye.
If you’re anything like me, residue from last fall’s apple pie drippings might still be dried onto the bottom of the oven. To scrub it off, you have a couple of options: good old-fashioned elbow grease, or using the self-cleaning mode (if your oven has one), which typically means it’ll heat up to 800–1,000 degrees ...
Are you over those stains antiperspirants leave on the underarms of shirt sleeves? Aluminum is the culprit, and guess what? Not only does it ruin shirts, but it’s also a known neurotoxin, meaning it can have adverse affects on your brain. Not cool.
“No gold, no wedding.” That traditional Indian saying refers to a particular custom, in which brides don gold—on their bodies, heads, and faces—as a symbol of prosperity on their big day. Turns out there’s often another type of “gold” involved that has nothing to do with bling: a head-to-toe tonifying skin mask made with our ...
If we had to choose one meal that brings the full spectrum of nutrition into a single bowl, it would be bibimbap. Traditionally prepared with carrots, cabbage, greens, zucchini, daikon, mushrooms, chili pepper paste, fermented soybean paste, whole grains, and protein, this Korean dish is just one step away from perfection. So famed chef Jet ...
If you’re reading this, it’s too late.
My mom is a total germaphobe. Taking us to the pediatrician’s office was her worst nightmare—she knew exactly how dangerous the waiting room could be.
Ultra-moisturizing shea butter, skin superstar coconut oil, and a scent that’s the stuff of vanilla ice cream dreams—our DIY whipped vanilla body butter puts conventional, artificially fragranced body creams on the market to shame.
I’m prone to breakouts year-round, but during the winter my normal anti-acne routine is way too drying. My skin gets so flaky, and then it seems like my acne actually gets worse. Is there anything I can add to my regimen to clear up my skin without aggravating it?
If eyes are the window to the soul, then lips are the window to the heart. Whether flashing a smile or heartbreaking pout, that mouth of yours speaks volumes without even saying a word. Pucker up and try this pepperminty DIY lip balm that will soften your kisser and melt your little heart. With only ...