You know curb appeal when you see it. Yet sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes a particular house on the block so much more welcoming than the next. “You don’t need a big budget to create outstanding curb appeal,” says Deb Cohen, who runs the popular Instagram account @thefrontdoorproject. What you do need: color and contrast, balance, and good old-fashioned TLC. “Contrast dictates what our eye sees first, like a pot of yellow flowers against red brick,” explains Paula Monthofer, a real estate agent in Flagstaff, Arizona....

Luckily, Trader Joe’s is here to meet many (if not all) of your holiday entertaining needs, including the ones you don’t even know you have yet. And as per usual, all of the chain’s goodies are well-priced, even in the midst of various supply chain issues that have been impacting food prices around the globe. Wanna wow your holiday guests with a restaurant-quality appetizer that looks like it took hours to create but really just needs to be tossed in the oven?...

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Short Hair Wet It and Forget It One reason women opt for short hair is to cut down on the time it takes to get ready each day. Use that low-maintenance length to your advantage by going for the wet look. Dampen hair and slick it down, back, and behind the ears. A touch of gel will lock things in place. Braided/Twisted Front We love easy braided hairstyles for work. Here’s a game-changing trick, especially if your bangs aren’t quite cooperating: French braid or two-strand twist your hair from one temple to the other, then secure the end with a hairpin or small elastic near the ear on the other side....

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Some aspirations seem truly impossible to start, let alone maintain forever. Rather than put too much pressure on yourself, consider taking on more bite-size, micro-challenges to foster wellness in every aspect of your life. We asked experts in a variety of fields—mindfulness, mental health, nutrition, business, and more—to recommend their favorite manageable, yet meaningful, mini-goals for everyday wellness. RELATED: 6 Stretching Exercises to Help Your Whole Body Loosen Up RELATED: It’s Probably Time for a Self Check-in—Here’s How to Do It Plan a brief morning routine that’s just for you, and remember that everything on your phone will still be there when you decide to pick it up more consciously....

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A. Mum (Chrysanthemum ‘Pobo Lavender’): 1 B. Ivy (Helix Ivy ‘Glacier’): 1 C. Sedum sieboldii: 1 D. Flowering cabbage (Brassica oleracea ‘Ruby’): 1 E. New-Belgium Aster ‘Crimson Brocade’: 1 F. Wood fern (Dryopteris marginalis): 1 A. Petunia ‘Ultra Pastel Pink’: 5 B. Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatus ‘Blackie’): 2 C. Acalypha wilkesiana: 1 A. Oxalis regnellii: 7 B. Calla (Zantedeschia ‘Black Forest’): 1 C. Elephant’s ears (Colocasia ‘Illustris’): 1 A....

Mustard is one of the world’s oldest condiments. Roman chefs used to grind mustard seeds with grape juice (known as must) into a spicy paste known as mustum ardens, which was shortened to “mustard” when the sauce arrived in the States. In essence, mustard is a combination of ground mustard seeds and some form of liquid—it’s the type of seeds and liquid that differentiates one variety from the next. Some are sweet, some are spicy, and others are downright astringent....

To figure out the best cooking oils for your health (along with some of the cooking oils you should avoid), we consulted a team of dietitians and nutritionists, who had plenty to say about this widely used ingredient. First, it’s important to understand more about fats found in foods, including the oil you coat your pan with each time you sauté vegetables or fry an egg. “Fats in foods are made up of a combination of fatty acids, which can be saturated or unsaturated....

If your grass is suffering because there’s too much shade in parts of your yard, you’re better off replacing lawns that require sun in those areas with low-maintenance ground covers that thrive in the shade instead. Or consider adding landscaping features like a fire pit where grass struggles to grow. That will have the added benefit of cutting down the mowing needed. Power raking will remove excess organic material and aerate the soil, allowing your new lawn to take root....

These homeowners were able to transform their bright pink bathroom into a timeless, neutral oasis that better fit their aesthetic. Instead of paying premium prices, they opted for affordable upgrades and used their DIY skills when they could. As a result, this small bathroom makeover on a budget has been completely transformed for only $500. Garish pink walls, stark white fixtures, outdated trim, and an oversize mirror made this small bathroom feel cramped....