How to Store Whole Beets To properly store whole beets, begin by chopping off all but a stub of the beets’ greens, keeping the bulb intact. Discard the extra beet greens, or save them to sauté in garlic and olive oil for a simple side dish. It’s best to keep the skin on, which protects the interior and keeps the beet fresh for longer. Avoid washing the beets, no matter how ruddy they are, as the moisture will cause them to rot more quickly....

How to Store Unbaked Cookie Dough If you want to get a head start on cooking making, but still want fresh-from-the-oven cookies in a few days, store the dough. Then, when you’re ready to serve, remove the dough from storage and bake. Refrigerate Cookie Dough: How long do cookies last in the fridge? Unbaked, you’ve got about 7 days. Mix cookie dough (except bar cookie batters and meringues) and refrigerate up to 1 week....

Make sure to wash your swimsuit after each and every wear—even if you don’t go in the water. “Sunscreens contain ingredients that can be damaging to the fabric and can lead to the eventual breakdown of the material,” says Marysia Reeves, designer of Marysia Swim. To top it off, some SPFs are more detrimental than others, warns Lindsey J. Boyd, co-founder of the all-natural detergent line, The Laundress. Mineral-based lotions and oil formulations can cause yellowing or gradual stains over time if swimsuits are not washed properly....

If you find yourself without a job and qualify for unemployment insurance, here are the best practices to follow so you can make the most of the unemployment benefits you receive—and get the maximum amount of money you’re eligible for. “Starting early is essential so you can get the maximum benefits before you land your next job,” says Irene McConnell, executive coach, hiring manager, and managing director at Arielle Executive....

That’s where cosmetics that do double (or sometimes even triple) duty come in so handy, and luckily there are plenty of multi-functional products providing two makeup uses at once or even working as skincare available these days. If you’re especially looking for something to touch up your lip color and add some rosy cheek tint for spring, then Ilia’s Multi-Stick is the one you should carry with you everywhere. To buy: $34; iliabeauty....

Playing off last year’s dusty green tones, this year’s pick for the color of the year is also inspired by nature. But instead of the lush greens, we’re thinking of sunsets over sweeping desert landscapes, like the red rock spires of Zion National Park. The color is a versatile design choice and works well painted across a full room or as a subtle accent wall. Available exclusively at Walmart, the shade is ideal for indoor DIY projects....

Here, two experts weigh in on the service and how jewelry insurance can (and can’t) help protect your valuables and your keepsakes. Who Should Get Jewelry Insurance If you’re still in the costume jewelry phase, purchasing jewelry from fast fashion stores or from marketplaces such as Etsy where many items aren’t made of precious metals or stones, you probably haven’t considered jewelry insurance. But if you’re in the market for something more valuable, like a diamond, then you’re surely well aware of the price tag on these items....

Ever since my family tried the Crumbl Kentucky Butter cake cookies last year, I’ve been obsessed with coming up with a Kentucky butter cookie recipe so that we don’t have to wait for those very rare occasions that Crumbl cookies is actually offering their butter cookie. Because let’s face it – it’s easily the best cookie they offer. While these aren’t copycat recipes (there are plenty of those out there), they are a great alternative because they’re so easy to make and absolutely delicious....

What’s the best way to remove makeup without damaging your skin? - @hiitskali Makeup removal definitely isn’t the most fun part of your beauty routine, especially when it’s late and you’re tired, but I’m glad that you want to do it right. While it’s tempting to cut corners (been there, done that), improper makeup removal—or worse, not removing at all—is one of the worst things you can do for your face when it comes to aging, acne, and overall skin health....

Have your own social dilemma for Michelle to solve? Tell us about it at modernmanners@realsimple.com. You’re Not Invited SHIRA: I’m having a destination wedding, and we want to keep it super-small. What’s a classy and nice way of saying on our e-invite, “We are getting married, but really, no pressure to come!” We genuinely don’t want too many people there. MICHELLE: Wow! Congratulations on getting married. Finding a life partner is pretty special....

“There’s so much pressure to achieve these things by a certain age, and you can get a lot of that external pressure,” says Jannese Torres Rodriguez of Yo Quiero Dinero. “But if you’re not honest with yourself about where you are and what your financial picture actually looks like, you’re going to find yourself in the same situation that I was, where I had just overextended myself to the point where now these goals that I thought I was going to be able to achieve, like paying down debt and saving money and saving for retirement, felt so much more burdensome....

A disordered relationship with money is easy to fall into. Finances are a loaded topic, and we often hear that the rich are evil and the poor are lazy, as well as other reductive myths. We’re led to believe that money is fickle—some people are just naturally better at making it—but ultimately, every negative belief boils down to fear. If those myths about the nature of money aren’t true, what does that say about us as potential earners?...

Scared yet? Pack family or friends in the car and head to one of these destinations near you that offer something for everyone craving some frighting entertainment this fall. Haunted Places in the South Winchester, Va. Your first stop in this southern destination should be to the spooky side of Old Town Winchester to hear the true stories of ghostly sightings. Apparition Trail Ghost Tours hosts a haunted tour of the streets, alleys, and public houses of Old Town so visitors can hear hair-raising tales of the ghosts and spirits of the soldiers and citizens who have lived, fought, and died here....

“A den is a second living space that can work as a family room or home office,” says Stayce Mayfield, a principal agent with Redfin. Of course, there’s a bit more to it than that, including where the room typically appears in a home’s layout and what is required for it to officially be considered a den. With help from the experts, we’ll explore everything you need to know about a den, whether you’re considering a property with a den or wondering if you can highlight the presence of a den in your own home in your listing....

How to Clean Beets Test Kitchen Tip: Red beets are notorious for staining hands, cutting boards, clothes, you name it. To keep your hands from temporarily turning purple, consider wearing gloves. To keep beets from staining other foods, roast them in their own dish. For everything else, just be careful and clean up quickly. How to Prepare Beets for Roasting How to Roast Beets in the Oven Cover the pan with foil and roast at 375°F for 30 minutes....

Recently, The Home Edit teamed up with the car maintenance company Jiffy Lube to advocate for a clean, well-run vehicle. Now, you might be wondering what cars have to do with home organization. According to the duo, cars are an extension of our homes (and, oftentimes, offices) and they should be given the same consideration we would give to a closet or pantry. Being that your car helps you run your day smoothly, one could argue that it takes top priority on your list of organization projects....

Salt the water once it comes to a boil. (Add salt earlier and it could end up pitting an aluminum pot.) The seasoning will give the pasta an essential flavor boost. For every pound of pasta, figure on 2 tablespoons of salt and 6 quarts of water. Stir the pasta right after you add it to the water and then occasionally throughout the cooking time to prevent clumping. Test for doneness about 1 minute before the time given on the package instructions....

After hearing all about Pixar Fest during my visit to Pixar Animation Studios in April, I knew I had to make time to check it out myself! Luckily I was headed to a conference in Pasadena in early May and was able to add on two days just to eat my way through all of the best Pixar Fest food. I did other things too – a couple of rides, grabbed some Pixar Fest merchandise, and of course listened to the Pixar band, but it was mostly two days dedicated to eating and drinking all things Pixar....

Acetone is a potent, highly flammable solvent, which means its chemical makeup renders it capable of dissolving substances like hardened nail polish. It also makes it sneakily useful for getting rid of other pesky marks around the house. Here are a few unexpected things you can clean with nail polish remover. 1. Sanitizing Metal Razor Blades, Tweezers, and Nail Clippers If your metal beauty products look a little scary these days, disinfect them with a cloth or cotton ball dipped in nail polish remover....

Let’s jump right into pumpkin season with these yummy pumpkin recipes topped with a fluffy cheesecake frosting! There’s not a lot better than a good cupcake, especially if you can get the perfect ratio of cupcake to frosting. I haven’t shared a lot of cupcake recipes so far, just some hot chocolate cupcakes and banana pudding cupcakes, but today you’re in for a real treat. These pumpkin cupcakes start with a cake mix to make them easy but a few added ingredients to the cupcakes turn these into a real showstopper dessert....