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Her writing has appeared across most of Dotdash Meredith’s sites—including The Spruce, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, PEOPLE, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Health, Shape, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Food & Wine—as well as Time and Well+Good. She was a lifestyle news editor on Time’s cross-brand news desk prior to the acquisition by Meredith, after which she transitioned to the role of digital deputy editor for Real Simple. After about a year at Real Simple, she switched over to the newly formed centralized e-commerce desk as deputy digital director across shopping content for all of Meredith’s brands, from PEOPLE and InStyle to Better Homes & Gardens, Travel + Leisure, and Food & Wine....

“Foot pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life,” says Albert Nejat, DPM, a podiatrist and foot surgeon in Culver City, CA. “Fortunately, most foot pain can be addressed with simple measures, like changing habits, doing stretches, wearing different shoes, and altering your training practices.” Again, while some simple end-of-day TLC can help soothe overworked feet, you’ll want to see a podiatrist for lingering pains. Considering foot pain is so prevalent, we asked experts to address the most common nagging feet woes—from potential causes of foot pain to helpful remedies....

Note: All photos in this post are credited to Disney. If you want to see the full reveal of the Disney Wish, you can watch it on YouTube here. Highlights If you read nothing else, here are a few of the highlights about the brand new Disney Wish Cruise Ship! These only make me want to book our new cruise aboard Disney Wish! Read on to get all the details about each of these highlights!...

What Is Blue Light? Blue light is hardly anything new—it just seems that way due to the ubiquity of blue-light-emitting electronics and recent trendiness of blue light glasses. Blue light waves—short, high-energy wavelengths on the visible light spectrum—occur naturally in sunlight and play a key role in helping you maintain a healthy circadian rhythm. It cues your body that it’s daytime, boosts your alertness and energy, and it improves your mood....

“Hosts are getting so creative with dress codes that guests are left scratching their heads,” says Derek Guillemette, the former director of ready-to-wear for Rent the Runway. Customers frequently ask the company’s personal stylists about which styles will fit well and fit within a certain dress code. And it’s not only women—men are stumped, too. Enter this handy guide to dress codes to ensure you and your other half can rise to any occasion in style....

Remember: Most shapes double in size when cooked. One pound of dried pasta serves four people generously. Fresh Pasta Since fresh pasta contains raw eggs and additional water, it is more tender than its dried counterpart and takes about half the time to cook. Because of fresh pasta’s delicate texture, it is best served with light sauces made with tomatoes, cream, oil, or butter flavored with herbs. Remember: One-and-a-half pounds of fresh pasta serves four people generously....

I love a good dessert dip! I’ve shared a ton already – brownie dip, caramel apple dip, cream cheese fruit dip just to name a few. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share one more – a cheesecake dip, cherry cheesecake dip to be exact. This one would be a good addition to any other Valentine’s Day desserts you may already have planned....

What do you do when you’re craving chocolate chip cookies but don’t want to actually bake cookies? This chocolate chip cookie dough dip is the next best thing to chocolate chip cookies without having to actually bake! It’s also great if you’re one of those people who loves raw cookie dough but doesn’t want to deal with you know the whole eating raw eggs and raw flour thing. It’s my new favorite dessert dip (and I like sweet dips) and a great sweet treat option for parties, an after school snack, or anytime you just want something sweet!...

There’s just something about Halloween that makes me want to make all of the fun treats! And these Halloween dirt cups are so much fun, not to mention so cute! I shared a Halloween dirt cake earlier this week and thought it’d be fun to do an individual serving version too! While these Halloween graveyard dirt cups aren’t a cake (they’re more like a classic dirt and worms dessert) like the graveyard cake, they are individual cups that look like little mini graveyards full of dirt and creepy crawlers!...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was time to share a couple of additional recipes to add to your Thanksgiving dinner menu, or dessert menu I guess! I’ve already shared my favorite pumpkin crunch cake, no-bake pumpkin pie, and even a pumpkin crisp but this pumpkin magic cake is another great addition to any fall party, Thanksgiving celebration, or even just dinner during pumpkin season! Why’s it called a magic pumpkin cake?...

If you asked me to name one of the things I remember most about our Disney Cruise last December, I would have to stay the pineapple bread at Castaway Cay. People call it banana bread, but it definitely tastes more tropical than banana bread to me. Even my husband, who isn’t a big sweets person, had a couple of mini loaves himself. Enjoying the mini pineapple bread loaves is just one of the many things to do in Castaway Cay....

What You’ll Need: Tape measure LevelPencilHardware (such as picture hangers, nails, or wall anchors if the piece is particularly heavy)Hammer How to Mat Artwork in a Gallery Wall Choosing matting for the frames in your gallery wall is just as practical as it is aesthetic. To preserve your artwork, only add matting that’s acid-free, and while you’re at it, make sure you have a dust cover over the back of your art....

What Is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a small, fluid-filled blister that forms on or around your mouth. You may find them on your lips, around your mouth, and inside your mouth. And sometimes, you’ll find several clustered together. “A cold sore usually starts with a strange tingly feeling on your lip,” says Noreen Galaria, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Virginia. “This is soon followed by small bumps that will turn into painful, fluid-filled blisters....