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When cut properly, watermelon can act as a delicious and sturdy base, like pizza dough. And because there are so many ingredients that complement the sweetness and texture of watermelon, you can customize your pizza in so many ways, depending on what your palate prefers. If you’re looking to whip up a unique appetizer for your next gathering, you may want to make something that’s more on the savory side....

Most people never have to think about the fact that their food contains histamines, and for the most part, our bodies are able to break down the histamines in food and digest them easily. But for a very small subset of people, the ability to break them down is decreased or doesn’t work. They have what’s known as histamine intolerance, and should try to avoid eating high-histamine foods. What can cause histamine intolerance?...

If this rings true, you’re in good company. There’s a growing trend of people across the country who are choosing to drink less alcohol in general but aren’t necessarily seeking out traditional versions of sobriety with full abstention from all substances. Enter: the “California Sober” mindset. We’re exploring what it is, why it’s so popular, and whether or not this lifestyle is right for you. What Does California Sober Mean?...

Pink pineapples are shipped from coast to coast, thanks to online grocers and food distributors like Baldor Foods, Umamicart, Tropical Fruit Box, and more retailers, and specialty supermarkets, like Wegmans, also carry them. Once you get your hands on a pink pineapple, here’s what to do with it. What Is Pink Pineapple? “Pink pineapples are known for having a unique light pink color and a super juicy, sweet taste,” explains Andrea Xu, founder and CEO of Umamicart, an Asian grocer that sells pink pineapple (among many other products)....

With thousands of products on the market, understanding the right formula for your specific skincare and beauty needs can be confusing and even overwhelming at times. To make just one area of the beauty world a little more understandable, we spoke with experts to learn more about the different types of serum and what they can do for you. Consider this your essential guide. A hair serum offers many of the same benefits, but for our locks....

Squeaky shoes are actually very common—for a couple of reasons, says Cleary. If you’re stepping into the shoe barefoot and haven’t quite broken in the pair, your shoes will squeak against your foot. “I have had this happen so many times,” Cleary, who runs the site shoeareyou.com, says. “The remedy is to wear tights or socks with the heels—if possible—until they are a bit more stretched out. Or, if the shoes are leather, the best thing to do is break them in to fit the exact size of your foot....

Why are these facts important? Because while longevity needs to be a factor in everyone’s retirement planning, it’s especially critical for women, according to an eye-opening Merrill Lynch report titled Women & Financial Wellness. The reality is that women are more likely than men to be alone and financially self-reliant in their later years. In addition, women may wind up spending some of their nest egg on a partner’s health or end-of-life care costs, further straining finances if they’re not adequately prepared....

More than a third of all checking accounts now include at least one fee-free withdrawal a week, meaning fewer people are paying ATM fees overall, says Greg McBride, senior vice president and chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com. Meanwhile, ATM networks have grown, cash usage has shrunk, and people are making fewer ATM withdrawals than they used to, he adds. Even when people do pull out cash, their withdrawals tend to be smaller—making ATM fees look even larger....

This Labor Day weekend only, the luxurious furniture and home decor brand McGee & Co. is offering shoppers a rare deal and knocking its prices down sitewide by up to 25 percent. The brand, known by most for being helmed by design duo Shea and Syd McGee, who star in their hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover, goes on sale less than a handful of times per year, so we immediately took notice—and inventory....

Whatever way you like to serve your eggs, there’s no denying that this food is both one of the most versatile and finicky—just because they’re easy to make doesn’t mean there’s no technique involved. You can bring up egg cooking in a group of inexperienced cooks, culinary experts, or professional chefs alike and everyone will have strong feels about what the “secrets” are to nailing it. That’s why we went straight to the source: Egg farmers....

Briana Rodriquez, RDN, a nutritionist and certified personal trainer for Jenny Craig, shared her tips on the top ingredients, snacks, and drinks keeping us from sleeping soundly. To start, she recommends eating a bigger breakfast and lighter dinner, as consuming larger meals means you need a longer time to digest. “If you head to bed after a heavy meal, your digestion is going to slow and that food is going to be stored instead of used as energy....

On the other hand, don’t we all deserve to feel great and keep our bodies happy and minds clear? The good news is that you don’t need to make a lifestyle 180 to be your best self—all it takes is adopting a few small, healthy, consistent habits you can take with you through the rest of your life. We went to some experts for the simplest and most actionable tweaks you can make to your everyday routine that will keep you energized, fabulous, and all-around healthier....

From iconic Air Force 1s that have been infused with rainbows, to brightly-colored glitter eyeshadows, to a body lotion that makes charitable donations all year, these fashion and beauty products are all must-haves in your wardrobe and on your vanity. And while rainbow pieces and products are fashionable for Pride, all of the things listed here can be used in your outfits and beauty routines beyond this month. Here are just a few of our favorite fashion and beauty products that are benefitting Pride organizations this month—so make sure you stock up ASAP!...

To inspire you this season, we asked hairstylists to share their favorite fall hairstyles, with options for all lengths and textures. Trust us, they’re cuts you’re guaranteed to fall for (sorry). To achieve the most volume where your hair frames your face, direct strands away from your face. At the top of your head, direct the hair upwards and toward your face, which makes it take the most flattering shape when it falls back....

USDA prime steaks Sam’s Club carries USDA Prime beef, the highest USDA grade for beef, in all clubs. Tenderloin, strip, sirloin and ribeye steaks are all offered at a great price , plus they have on-site butchers in every location to answer questions members have about their meat. Bath towels Sam’s Club offers oversized, luxurious towels at a steal, made from super-soft, thick 100% cotton. They’re a smart buy for entertaining overnight houseguests), but we love giving these little luxuries as gifts, too....

You probably know about popular locations for chasing the aurora borealis—Iceland and Alaska, to name a few—but we rounded up some under-the-radar destinations that you may not have considered, some in the contiguous U.S. Prefer to travel somewhere more well-known? We have you covered there, too. But there are tons of ways to make these popular Northern Lights destinations unique, from floating in a frozen pond in Finland to sleeping in a bubble room in Iceland....

This post contains affiliate links to products for your reference. If you purchase via my links, I will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Easy St. Patrick’s Day Party Games I never really cared about St. Patrick’s Day (not even wishing anyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day) until I got married. My husband’s family is part Irish, so somehow I inherited a need to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day....