The Best Ham Fried Rice Recipe

While this post is sponsored by Perdue Farms, all ideas and opinions are 100% honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Homemade Ham Fried Rice Recipe I love a good fried rice whether it’s at a Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant or at home from my own stovetop. I think the thing I love most about fried rice is that it’s so easy to make....

November 2, 2022 · 7 min · 1316 words · Maria Braswell

The Best Loungewear Of 2022 | By Real Simple

Loungewear is exactly what it sounds like: clothing that’s cozy enough to lounge around in. And though it puts comfort first, it tends to be pretty versatile. “Loungewear can transition from home to errands, travel, or going out when paired with the right accessories,” says fashion stylist Audree López. “But let’s not forget that loungewear feels like pajamas and is so comfortable to wear throughout the day.” To find the best loungewear, we spent hours researching popular brands and pieces, assessing them on comfort, style, versatility, and ease of cleaning....

November 2, 2022 · 13 min · 2728 words · Veronica Sumpter

The Best-Selling Hoover Carpet Cleaner Is On Sale For $90 At Amazon

To buy: $98 (was $120); amazon.com. Whether you’re tackling pet accidents, tracked in mud, or spilled juice, this carpet cleaner is fully able to get the job done and deliver professional results in a few swipes. One person even swears that it is “even better than professional cleaning.” It uses a durable brush roll that scrubs up embedded grime and works with a dual tank water system that sucks up dirt from heavily-trafficked areas....

November 2, 2022 · 2 min · 320 words · Vilma Montoya

The Healthiest Canned Foods, According To Rds

It might surprise you, but canned goods can often be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts in the produce section. “Buying canned goods typically provides equal value nutrition-wise compared to fresh items,” says Leslie Bobo, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Los Angeles. “Most of these items are canned right after being harvested, and they do not lose nutrients in the canning process.” Canned food can also be more accessible, and often more affordable, to those who don’t have access to fresh produce year-round, adds Bobo....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 181 words · Judith Bass

The Steps To Stain A Deck For A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Finish

You can easily customize your deck with the stain that best matches your style, with options ranging from clear finishes to rich, solid colors. Clear or light-toned finishes highlight the natural color and pattern of the wood with minimal pigment, while semi-transparent stains let you alter the wood’s tone while still allowing the grain to show through. Semi-solid and solid stains cover most or all of the wood grain with color and offer the most long-lasting finish....

November 2, 2022 · 4 min · 735 words · Richard Watson

These Are The 4 Steps To Making Sourdough Bread Everyone Will Love

How to Make Sourdough Bread Starter To make a sourdough starter, you need only two ingredients (and time): flour and water. Sourdough starter uses natural yeasts and lactobacilli from the air to grow; they settle into the flour-water mixture and feed on the sugars in the flour. The “sour” flavor is from fermentation by the lactobacilli, which produces sour-tasting lactic acid. Here’s how to make a sourdough bread starter: Feeding Sourdough Starter If you’re not using your starter immediately, keep it at room temperature and feed it by stirring in one cup of flour and ½ cup of water....

November 2, 2022 · 3 min · 617 words · Thomas Minnich

This Faux Wrap Dress Is On Sale At Amazon For $26 On Black Friday

To buy: $26 (was $40); amazon.com. The holiday party-ready dress is made from 65 percent cotton and 35 percent polyester, so you can know you’re wearing breathable fabrics rather than something itchy like wool. Plus, it has a zipper closure, a timeless V-neckline, a tulip-style hemline, and an attached belt that you can choose to tie however you like. Most importantly, shoppers say all of these things about this dress combine to create a comfy fit and feel....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 200 words · Sandra Riddle

Tips For Making Braised Cabbage Like A Pro

Step 1: Prep Cabbage Whether you are cooking wedges or shredded cabbage, the preparation starts the same: Remove and discard any wilted outer leaves; wash cabbage head. On a cutting surface with a chef’s knife ($40, Target), first cut the head into fourths, cutting through the core. Cut out the tough inner core in each quarter; discard. If you are cooking wedges, cut each quarter again to form eight wedges total....

November 2, 2022 · 3 min · 501 words · Ervin Brown

Two-Ingredient Nutella Brownies (Video)

In our many years spent “researching” the world’s most perfect chocolate hazelnut spread, we discovered it’s possible to bake brownies using just two ingredients: Nutella and eggs. Simply beat the two together, drop them into a brownie pan, and bake. Would this extremely easy recipe actually work, or be filed away as another too-good-to-be-true Pinterest hack? Two-Ingredient Nutella Brownies The detailed recipe instructions couldn’t be simpler: Start by beating 4 whole eggs in a stand mixer for 6 to 8 minutes....

November 2, 2022 · 2 min · 320 words · Aaron Phillips

Valentine S Day Gift For Him Easy Diy Balloon Candy Gram

One of my favorite things back in the day was getting a candy gram. I thought they were so ridiculously clever and honestly, I used them as the basis for many of my young women camp handouts. I mean who doesn’t love getting candy? Because most guys love a box of candy, this DIY balloon candy gram makes the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for him! Or her. For Valentine’s Day this year, I decided to take it one step further and combine two of my favorite things – candy grams and balloons – to make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for him!...

November 2, 2022 · 5 min · 1008 words · Gregory Dodd

What Is Sebum. According To Dermatologists

With dermatologist insight, we’re giving you the full DL on what sebum is, the major role it plays in our skin health, and how to find balance once and for all. What Is Sebum Anyway? Sebum is the oily substance produced by skin and, more specifically, by the sebaceous glands. “It is made up of fatty acids, waxes, and sugars that help protect your skin and keep it moisturized,” explains Marie Hayag, M....

November 2, 2022 · 4 min · 769 words · Geraldine Woodruff

What You Need To Know To Host Your First Thanksgiving

Still, Thanksgiving tends to be a lot more fun if you’re not the host or head chef. If the hosting baton has been passed to you this year, and it’s now your responsibility to prep your household’s feast, we know your first instinct is to panic. “It always feels overwhelming and very stressful,” says Debi Lilly, owner and chief planner at A Perfect Event. “There are a lot of details that have to be fairly synchronized....

November 2, 2022 · 7 min · 1360 words · Darrell White

When To Use Tajín Seasoning

Tajín originated in Jalisco, Mexico in 1985, and after much success, it made its U.S. debut in 1993. So while it isn’t new to the seasoning world (and already has a loyal fanbase), Tajín continues to become a pantry necessity to top sweet and savory dishes across the globe. What Is Tajín Seasoning? The most popular is Tajín Clásico, which contains three types of dried granulated chiles (chiles de árbol, guajillo, and pasilla), dehydrated lime, and salt....

November 2, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Vashti Shaffer

Why WonT My Knock Out Roses Bloom?

If you’re concerned because your Knock Out roses are not blooming, here are some possible causes. The main reason roses don’t bloom is they aren’t getting enough direct sunlight. You may think your plants are in full sun, but they need at least 8 hours of direct sun daily. If a tree or building is nearby, they might not be getting enough light. Also, don’t go heavy on the fertilizer....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 212 words · Tara Johnson

Why You Should Stop Focusing On Thread Count When Buying Sheets

Marketers have been known to push the concept that bigger is always better, which helps explain the misconception that higher thread count always equals higher quality. This isn’t to say that thread count doesn’t matter entirely—but there’s a threshold. In the early 2000s, manufacturers took multiple threads and weaved them together so they could market the sheets as having double the thread count they actually did, says Parima Ijaz, founder of Pure Parima, as a way to make more money....

November 2, 2022 · 3 min · 602 words · Michael Gunn

You Can Finally Use Fsas Or Hsas For Pads And Tampons

These sorts of savings accounts work by allowing people to deposit money into accounts pre-tax, meaning they’re reducing the tax money taken out of each paycheck while setting aside money to specifically cover medical expenses. Until 2020, menstrual products were not officially recognized as medical care items, so people could not purchase them with HSA or FSA funds without risking a penalty. (The fight to change that had raged for years....

November 2, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Ronald Delgado

You Can Save Up To 25% At Mcgee & CoS Labor Day 2022 Sale

This Labor Day weekend only, the luxurious furniture and home decor brand McGee & Co. is offering shoppers a rare deal and knocking its prices down sitewide by up to 25 percent. The brand, known by most for being helmed by design duo Shea and Syd McGee, who star in their hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover, goes on sale less than a handful of times per year, so we immediately took notice—and inventory....

November 2, 2022 · 3 min · 500 words · Carolyn Roby

You May Save More Than You Expected By Going Green

While some benefits have income limits, others can be used no matter what your family makes. So whether you’re just looking to upgrade your appliances—or you want to make updates that’ll add up to big energy savings for your entire home—here’s how you may be able to save big. Switch to electric appliances If you’re in the market for new appliances, you could score significant rebates on new electric stoves or cooktops, water heaters, and dryers—and even help covering any electrical work required to make the switch from gas to electric....

November 2, 2022 · 6 min · 1150 words · Patricia Brown

10 Brilliant Gratitude Jar Ideas To Try This Year

I’m in full on Thanksgiving mood over here these days if you couldn’t tell by the Thanksgiving coloring pages and Thanksgiving rice krispie treats I already posted this week. And I’ll apologize now if you aren’t a Thanksgiving person because they are going to keep on coming over the next few weeks. I’m just a bit behind this year and have all sorts of fun Thanksgiving games left to share!...

November 1, 2022 · 5 min · 994 words · Michael Bell

12 Amazing Reasons To Stay At The Luxury Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

My family and I recently returned from a trip to Universal Studios Resort in Orlando, two trips actually. During the first trip, we stayed at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and spent the weekend exploring all of the great things to do with young kids at Universal Studios Orlando. And on the second trip, we stayed at Loews Sapphire Falls, skipped the kid stuff, and did all of the thrills we could find....

November 1, 2022 · 7 min · 1335 words · Francis Nucklos