That doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous Thanksgiving feast—even if you have to get a little creative with your menu plans. Check out the story behind the 2022 turkey shortage, and learn what you can do to make your feast fabulous (with or without a Thanksgiving turkey). Why there’s a turkey shortage You can blame one of the biggest outbreaks of avian flu this year for the smaller supply of turkeys available....

You may know your stuff when it comes to diamonds (Hello, 4 Cs!), but it’s worth brushing up on different types of settings, too—these two ring details go hand in hand, after all. With help from Brilliant Earth, a leader of ethically sourced bridal and fine jewelry, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of the most popular types of engagement ring settings, from prongs to pavés and everything in between....

The key difference between murals and other wallpaper is how the pattern works. While traditional wallpaper typically features a seamlessly repeating print, murals portray a specific scene, such as a moody mountain setting or a colorful array of tropical plants. Perhaps the most popular theme for murals is scenes of nature, which offer a way to bring the outdoors in. Murals are fast becoming highly sought-after for interiors. York Wallcoverings, the oldest and largest wallcovering producer in the U....

We’re running out of time when it comes to reversing course on climate change. Yet, in spite of this reality, there are plenty of countries around the world that continue to conduct business as usual—or are boldly making plans that will worsen the climate crisis. On the heels of the IPCC report, for instance, China astoundingly announced plans to construct 43 new coal-fired power plants and 18 new blast furnaces....

What Are Ramps? Like onions, garlic, scallions, and leeks, ramps—aka allium tricoccum—are part of the allium family (but we promise they won’t make you cry like a big ol’ onion). They’re a wild plant that peaks in springtime and typically grows on the East Coast along the Appalachian Mountain range. As soon as the warm weather hits, ramps quickly deteriorate, so make use of them while they’re at their best. Look for ramps at local farmers markets or Whole Foods in order to get the freshest bunch....

You don’t need a degree in dermatology to deduce that going to bed with your makeup on is a bad idea. You’ve probably already realized that it’s not good for your sheets (evident by the foundation stains and glitter flecks all over your pillow), but just how big of a skincare sin is it? As a daily foundation wearer, I’m also guilty of zonking out with a face full of makeup, so I tapped Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, and Loretta Ciraldo MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in Miami, Fla....

Poke has long been a popular favorite in Hawaii, but in the past year, restaurants and food trucks dedicated to the dish have begun popping up all across the mainland, too. “Sushi made people comfortable with eating high-quality raw fish,” explains Drew Crane, owner of Wisefish Poké, a New York City-based seafood shop. “And healthy bowls are so big right now. It just made sense for the trend to catch....

“We need to start thinking of the scalp the same way we think of the skin on our faces,” says Paul Cucinello, hairstylist and CEO of Cucinello Beauty. “Touching your hair and scalp with unwashed hands is a no-no.” Though the risk of spreading COVID-19 through your hair is relatively low, Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, says you can still spread other bacteria from your hands to your scalp, causing irritation and wreaking havoc on your ‘do....

Where to Buy Pistachio Milk Pistachio milk isn’t widely available on grocery store shelves yet, and there’s a good reason for that: It’s expensive. “The pistachio cultivation process is lengthy because the trees require a specific climate, and they take a long time to grow, which makes pistachio milk more expensive for the consumer,” explains Kylene Bogden, MS, RD, a wellness advisor for Love Wellness. Táche is the first 100 percent pistachio milk—meaning it hasn’t been blended with other nuts—that you’ll find in the U....

What Is Butter? Butter is made when cream is churned so vigorously, the butterfat solids separate from the buttermilk liquids. The resulting light yellow spreadable substance must be at least 80% fat to be sold commercially. The rest is up to 16% water, and often just milk proteins. Brands of butter vary based on the fat content; higher-fat butters tend to deliver richer flavor. (Irish Kerrygold butter, for example, is 82% butterfat....

It’s more than just getting rid of too-thin glass or a cracked frame; new windows and doors can change the way light, sound, and fresh air move in and out of a home, completely reshaping the feel and smell of the place and how people move through it. The best kinds of windows and doors—such as those from Marvin, which takes a lifestyle-centered and design-first approach to producing windows and doors—serve as subtle design elements that affect the atmosphere of the home, helping it to feel spa-like, more organic, or whatever other feeling you’re hoping to create....

There are many forms of meditation, and everyone has their favorites—the key is figuring out what works for you. For instance, during periods of intense stress, I’ve found that it helps if I take even five minutes to sit in silence. And that’s it. I don’t try to force myself to set intentions, focus on my breathing, or repeat a mantra. It’s just silence. Of course, this is nothing new—various religious orders around the world have incorporated silence into practices for centuries—so it caught my eye recently when I saw it packaged as “intermittent silence....

Wipes Create Too Much Waste “The biggest environmental problem with makeup remover wipes is the sheer volume,” says Diana Felton, MD, state toxicologist with the Hawaii Department of Health. “One group estimates that 20 million pounds of single-use wipes (including baby wipes and disinfecting wipes) are disposed of every day in the U.S. Many wipes are disposed of in landfills, and despite claims to the contrary, most are not biodegradable and do not rapidly break down, creating too much trash to fit in our landfills....

Do cleaning products expire? In short: yes, cleaning products can expire. “Like many products purchased at the grocery store, cleaning products can degrade over time,” says Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of communications, outreach & membership at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). “Even if they contain preservatives, that doesn’t mean they last forever. As they begin to break down, it might affect how well the enzymes work or change the pH, resulting in a less effective product,” Sansoni explains....

Understand It: “You are the nonprocrastinator,” says Timothy Pychyl, PhD. “You don’t have to be motivated by total chaos or work yourself up to a major clean. You just do it.” Yet be sure you’re multi-tasking for the right reasons, warns Susan Bartell, PsyD: “Some people are afraid they’ll be judged if they relax, so they try to prove they’re not wasting any time by always squeezing in some kind of cleaning....

Looking at cortisol (aka the body’s main stress hormone), a 2010 study focusing on dual-income married couples in the L.A. area with at least one school-aged child found that women who thought their homes were cluttered had increased levels of cortisol throughout the day. In comparison, most of the men in the study both did not perceive their homes as cluttered in the first place, and their cortisol levels tended to drop over the course of the day....

Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to take good care of your sweaters, so they look great season after season. Try these tips to find high-quality sweaters—and keep them looking their best. Shop Wisely That $250 cashmere sweater may seem steep, but often the more expensive sweaters feature a thicker, tighter weave that’ll last longer than their cheaper counterparts. Before you buy, examine the weave of the sweater—tighter weave sweaters are more likely to last than ones that have a more open weave....

What you’ll need: ¾ cup whole milk 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten, at room temperature 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the bowl 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surfaces 1 cup sugar, divided 1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon kosher salt Vegetable oil, for frying Directions: Fillings: Place 2 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate in a medium bowl....

“In the lowest layer of our skin, we all have melanin-producing cells called melanocytes,” explains Caroline Robinson, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and CEO of Tone Dermatology in Chicago. “The melanin is carried around the skin in structures called melanosomes and is transferred to our skin cells (keratinocytes). The type of melanin and the size and distribution of melanosomes determines skin color.” She notes that excess pigment production—hyperpigmentation of any kind, whether it’s dark spots, redness, or anything else—occurs any time inflammation occurs on the skin....

Check out our full collection of free garden plans. See our favorite vegetable garden plans. This is especially important when you are establishing a new garden in an area that was once blanketed by grass. Lawn grasses are tenacious perennials that spring back to life from mere segments of roots. Rent a sod cutter at your local home-improvement store for an afternoon and skim the sod away with minimal effort. You can accomplish the same work with a sharp spade....