Brassicas are a family of plants that includes a huge number of all-time veggie hits. You’ve got your broccoli, your cauliflower, your cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale. Turnips? That’s a brassica. Collard greens and arugula, too. Bok choy? Oh yeah. And don’t forget radishes! What Makes These Veggies So Special? …
Read MoreIt’s almost that time of year again! Time to dig out your boxes and bins of holiday decorations–or go out and buy more. So many wonderful, beautiful, and flammable ways to celebrate the season! Every year, about 800 house fires are sparked by holiday decorations, according to the National Fire …
Read MoreIn some parts of the US, winter arrives in blustery gales and snow squalls. In others, it creeps up when you least expect it, on the heels of warm, sunny days. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to staying warm, not to mention stylish, during cold weather. The good news is that …
Read MoreMost of us have overstuffed closets. We hold onto clothes that don’t fit in the hopes that they someday will. Clothes that once suited our lives but have no place in them now. Clothes with emotional weight that drag us down in ways that we might not even realize. For …
Read MoreIf you’re a vegetarian or vegan, then you know that holiday dinners tend to be tricky at best. More often than not, you end up with a small plate of side dishes and not much else. Not only do you go home feeling unfulfilled, but also frustrated because is it …
Read MoreWhen you’re looking for a job–as so many people are right now–it seems like everyone has an opinion. You’re likely to get bombarded by well-meaning advice… but some of it is going to be straight-up terrible. If anyone gives you these bad, outdated, or downright harmful job search tips, just …
Read MoreYou got a promotion and finally have your own team to manage–now what? Your new level of responsibility can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Here’s how to step up into a leadership role for the first time without making rookie mistakes. Change Your Attitude Don’t let your new role go …
Read MoreIt’s no secret that most of us spend a lot of time on our phones. I bet you’re reading this on a phone right now! We take these modern-day marvels with us wherever we go. They get shoved in coat pockets and bags, poked and prodded by fingers, join us …
Read MoreDo you know how often to clean your garbage disposal? What about the maximum amount of time you can safely leave leftovers on the counter? Read on for five kitchen safety tips most people don’t know. Using Dull Knives Kitchen tip #1: Sharpen those knives! Dull knives are more likely …
Read MoreAn IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a tiny little piece of plastic shaped like a T. It comes in two basic flavors: copper and hormonal. Although the copper type, sold under the brand Paragard, has fallen out of favor because of an ongoing lawsuit, no such issues exist for hormonal IUDs. …
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