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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Baby Shower Emoji Game As someone who just had a baby (and has two sisters who just had babies), I’ve been to and hosted my fair share of baby showers. Normally we go with active baby shower games like these ones but sometimes I like printable ones instead, especially if you’re having a multi-generation baby shower....

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids One of our goals every day is to get outside as a family, whether it’s going on a walk, going hiking at a nearby park, or just playing outside. But I’ll be honest – my son sometimes struggles with wanting to get outside, even if we’re playing the most fun outdoor games. So I’m regularly having to come up with ways to keep him entertained while we walk so he forgets to mention that his legs are so tired or that he’s bored....

Out of all the helpful tips and tricks out there, there’s one brilliantly simple and effective technique you may not have heard of yet: habit stacking. It involves “stacking” the new behavior you’re trying to adopt onto a current behavior in order to help you remember to do it and/or perform it with less mental effort. It utilizes the strong synaptic connections we already have. For example, your goal might be to drink more water throughout the day, so you decide you’re going to start drinking a glass of water every morning....

But according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there is a limit to how much caffeine we should be consuming on a day-to-day basis. According to the research from the University of South Australia, drinking six or more cups of coffee a day can increase your risk of heart disease by up to 22%. The study’s authors analyzed dietary patterns and health records of nearly 350,000 participants between ages 37 and 73....

But that day was different, because I had just gone through the worst eczema attack of my life. The dry, red skin patches stayed all over my body for weeks. I even joked I had scales, like a fish or a lizard. My blood felt like hot lava waiting to erupt at any random place on my body. The worst thing about eczema is that it can take away the most meaningful thing humans can offer to each other: touch....

Short answer? Oranges aren’t just good for your immune system—they’re great. And they offer a number of other legitimate nutritional benefits, too. “Oranges are widely recognized as one of the top sources of vitamin C and offer 70-100 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C in one orange,” says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN. “But they provide so much more than just a single vitamin. The whole fruit boasts great benefits that have a positive effect on our well-being....

Serious denim aficionados will tell you to never wash your blue jeans, which may seem like questionable advice. But on a few levels it makes sense to at least spread out your denim washes: It’s better for the environment, keeps jeans looking newer longer, and perhaps most significantly, saves time and money on laundry (especially if you don’t have a washer-and-dryer setup at home). So, is it true that like fine wine, jeans improve with age?...

Make certain there are one or more holes in the bottom of your container to allow water to flow out freely. Insufficient drainage can cause roots to drown and the plant to die prematurely. Almost anything can be used as a container for plants, so the type of pot you choose depends on your style preference and budget. If you prefer lightweight containers, which are easy to move around and can weather winter temperatures, look for resin, fiberglass, and plastic....

Over the years, the casual dressing attire has become commonplace for workwear, leisure, and workouts alike. But despite how flexible and stretchy they are, unfortunately they aren’t invincible (RIP to my many pairs that have pilled and stretched to the point of no return). Since we all want to know how to expand our leggings’ lifespan, we asked some of our favorite laundry connoisseurs—Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, co-founders of The Laundress, and Val Oliveira, founder of Val’s Services—for some insider tips on how to make leggings last as long as possible....

All of these scenarios point to the need for a financial advisor, a personal accountant, a financial planner, and/or an estate lawyer. Finding a trustworthy advisor to work with requires a certain level of research and fact-finding. For LGBTQ folks like me, that work gets ever more complicated both by the unique legal or financial circumstances you might be facing, as well as the pool of professionals you can choose from....

To prevent refrigerator-aisle panic, read up on all the questions you need to ask yourself when purchasing eggs at the supermarket—or farmers market, for that matter—to ensure you find the eggs that best suit your needs. What’s the difference between cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs? Think of the difference between these three as the human equivalent of living in a studio apartment or sprawling estate. Eggs from cage-free hens are laid from birds not constricted to cages, though they may still be kept in crowded conditions indoors, and never venture outside....

How Often to Clean a Steamer Your habits and how often you use your steamer will help determine how often it needs to be cleaned. If you use it daily, clean your steamer monthly. If you only use it occasionally, it should be thoroughly cleaned after each use to be ready to use the next time. More frequent cleaning is needed if you use tap water to fill the steamer and don’t empty the water tank after using it....

What is root clipping? Root clipping is a simple technique that uses strategically placed clips to produce long-lasting volume at the scalp on wavy and curly textures. “Clips are pinned at the crown where volume is desired and then left to naturally air dry, which produces volume at the roots while keeping the texture and the lengths of the curl intact without heat damage,” says Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, Ill....

Of course, a retirement vision board won’t make the impossible a realistic future for you. You’ll have to put in hard work, patience, and discipline to make your retirement a reality—but that vision board can help you get there. Read on to learn how to make your very own retirement vision board. If retirement is a long way off, determine how much you want saved by a certain age—say, 40 or 50—and use that as your vision board number....

Though most of us know how important it is to wash our face, exfoliation is one of those steps that many people skip, misunderstand, or worse, overuse. It can be confusing, considering there are different ways to exfoliate and so many products that you can use. However, once you figure it out and learn to exfoliate the right way, you’ll find an improved glow and texture that washing alone doesn’t provide....

So ditch the frozen food you won’t eat, then learn how to properly freeze the foods you often eat (hello, frozen avocados!). We’re sharing some kitchen-altering freezer tips and answering several frequently asked questions: Can glass go in the freezer? Yes, but it needs to be tempered glass. Can you freeze eggs? Only if prepared correctly. Keep reading to find out more. You may reinforce techniques you already know and also learn some new tricks to keep your food tasting fresh....

How to Shop for Steak Before you go to the butcher or grocery store, you should decide what you’re looking for in a steak. Different cuts have different characteristics, and one might be better suited for your needs than another. For example, if you’re looking for a fast-cooking, affordable cut, flank steak is a great go-to, but if you’re willing to splurge on something luxurious and hefty, you might opt for filet mignon....