An occasional stressful week at work or a bad argument are normal parts of life. But when stress is chronic, recurring, and negatively impacting your life—and potentially harming your mental and physical health—it’s important to find the right coping strategies to de-stress quickly. If you find that you’re having trouble sleeping, functioning day to day, or maintaining healthy relationships due to stress, learning in-the-moment stress management techniques can help you get your brain and body back on track....

Step 1: Fill and Camouflage Screw Holes First, hold the old hardware in place while loosening the screws on the back of the door. Find a shade of wood-filling putty that best matches your cabinet. To cover holes on wood grain, plan to buy three shades of putty—one that matches the lightest and darkest grains, as well as one halfway between them. Mix a pinch of each of the three shades together until you have a hue that’s as close as possible to your original cabinet....

Some recipes specifically call for the white parts, some the green, and many don’t specify (maybe that’s when you reached out to the Internet with your question about which part of the green onion to use). The good news is you won’t ruin any recipes with either part of the green onion (or scallion, the terms are used interchangeably). Both can be used, but there is a guideline for best results when making recipes with green onions....

While these options for how to wash lettuce can’t remove serious pathogens (cooking over 160° F should do the trick), washing greens is a food safety best practice if the vegetables are not already pre-washed. It will reduce the risk that you’re consuming dirt, of course, as well as any bugs, pesticides, or additional contaminants that got associated with your greens during harvest, transport, or handling. Read on for our Test Kitchen’s pro tips for how to wash lettuce in its most common varieties, be it iceberg, romaine, butter lettuce; tender greens like arugula or spinach; or sturdier leaves like radicchio, kale, or collards....

Top School Quotes “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."—Nora Ephron"Fortune does favor the bold, and I promise that you will never know what you’re capable of unless you try."—Sheryl Sandberg"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."—Malcolm X"There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do....

Simply put, good olive oil improves your food and, though more expensive, can save you money. Quality Dictates Taste How so, you ask? When you cook with better extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin being this article’s focus), it’s far easier to make dishes like a simple pasta taste great. Olive oil also has great potential as a finisher. A pre-meal dousing can brighten soups, savory yogurts, and even ceviche....

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Parachute’s new (and first!) line of living room furniture includes sofas, chairs, coffee and side tables, and table and floor lamps. The 15-item collection features sustainably sourced and PFA-free materials, and each item is a thoughtfully crafted investment piece that’s meant to last. The entire line avoids wasteful production, too, in contrast to the rising popularity of high-waste, low-quality furniture and in support of Parachute’s commitment to sustainability. Buy It: Loop Coffee Table, $1,499, Parachute We know and love Parachute for its plush robes and fluffy down pillows, among many other items, but as the brand continues to expand into more areas of the home, there’s more to appreciate about its sustainability efforts and streamlined, approachable design style....

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