The shorts are a part of Walmart’s Free Assembly line, which has really stepped up its staples in the last year. The brand’s latest collection offers on-trend pieces that are easy on the environment and your wallet. Shoppers all over the internet can’t stop raving about the collection’s underrated and under-budget jeans—all made from sustainable materials. And I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw its popular jeans shorts on sale for only $11....

How Cacao Nibs Are Made Cacao nibs are harvested from the cacao plant, which grows pods filled with cacao beans. The beans are shelled, dried, fermented, and ground up into the crunchy, bitter, intensely chocolate-tasting bits known as cacao nibs. Cacao vs. Cocoa When cacao gets heated at high temperatures to reduce its bitter edge, it becomes known as cocoa. Unfortunately, this process causes the bean to lose some of its nutrients....

“There certainly is an argument to be made that no debt is good debt,” Smith says. “But borrowing money and taking on debt is the only way many people can afford to purchase important big-ticket items like a home. While those kinds of loans are usually justifiable and provide value to the person taking on the debt, there is another end of the spectrum that involves debt that’s taken on carelessly....

Here are some basic educational tips and warning signs to consider when deciding if a reverse mortgage is right for you—or for someone you love. What is a reverse mortgage, and who is eligible to get one? Reverse mortgages are also known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs). Homeowners over age 62 (or a married couple in which at least one partner has reached age eligibility) can use this loan product to cash out some of their home equity to cover living expenses and to improve cash flow....

“It’s often said that an empath is not only keenly aware of the emotions [of others] around them, they [also] experience these emotions as if they belonged to them,” explains Adolph Brown, a clinical psychologist, speaker and educator. “Empaths are also known to have exceptional abilities to nurture and heal.” As it turns out, the world is packed with empaths. Research suggests that about 20 percent of the population may be “highly sensitive,” or empaths....

The IPA began its modern transformation with West Coast-style IPA. A decade ago, these bitter bombs were all the rage as the American craft brewing movement became mainstream. Lately, though, IPAs have become more varied, measured, and even refreshing. How different can two IPAs be? (Worlds!) How can you find the IPA for you? (First, you must know the styles!) A quick rundown will prep you for this eye-opening beer style....

In Texas, many devotees of the region’s slow-smoked beef brisket and pork ribs prefer their barbecue in a hot, vinegar-based dressing. For this style, try a rich, refreshing hometown brew like Shiner Bock ($8 for six cans) from Shiner, Texas, to help soothe the burn. Or try any beer with some malty sweetness to balance the heat along with some hoppy, tangy notes to complement the tartness of the vinegar—such as an amber lager....

That’s the shocking finding from a study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Researchers analyzed 231 makeup products from around the U.S. and Canada and found PFAS, (a collection of toxic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in 52 percent of the products sampled—including ones that did not even list them on the label. These toxic substances are typically found in Teflon and stain-resistant coatings like Scotchgard....

My love affair with teak and oak walls has its roots in childhood: I grew up in the Midwest, where I can confidently say that every house and business park built before 1995 featured at least one wood-paneled wall. Sure, many painted over it when it went out of style, but it was still there. Wood Paneling in the Past I spent my childhood playing in wood-paneled basements. We watched movies on cable in the wood-paneled den....

This simple act of prepping your ingredients prior to cooking is vital to making sure you have enough of all the ingredients needed to prepare the recipe. This way, you won’t need to step away from your dish and risk overcooking your fish while you chop up the remainder of your onions. The simple, yet effective method may seem time-consuming initially, but will end up saving you a lot of time in the long-run....

Grab another eraser and use it to wipe away soap scum and mildew on your shower curtain. Ta-da! You don’t have to buy a new shower curtain liner after all. RELATED: 4 Things You Should Never Store Under Your Kitchen Sink—And 5 You Should

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Clearly, no matter where you come from or what type of cuisine you prefer, rice recipes are top of mind. The simple ingredient gets completely transformed when you pair it with curry or red beans, sauté it with vegetables and eggs for fried rice, or roll into sushi rice. It tastes delicious with any type of protein, sauce, and works just as well for breakfast or lunch (even dessert) as it does for dinner....

Grocery store shelves and restaurant menus are filled with different pasta names and shapes, but there are a few basics—and a few unique kinds of pasta—that everyone should know, especially if eating pasta is a regular habit. (Once you know your preferred noodle, picking the best pasta brands is easy too.) Here, we list more than 20 different shapes of pasta, with pictures, a handy chart, cooking times, and best uses and sauce pairings, so you can find your perfect pasta and pair it with a dish that makes it shine....

We had the chance to check out the first night of Oogie Boogie Bash on September 6th, and I can’t wait to share all of the details with you! Oogie Boogie Bash is Disneyland’s version of a Halloween party! It’s a special ticketed event that happens on 24 select nights of the year from September 6th through October 31st, 2022 at Disney California Adventure Park. It’s a family-friendly way to enjoy all of the Disneyland Halloween fun while getting to enjoy exclusive opportunities, meet unique characters (or your favorite Disney characters), and more!...

Board Games for Adults I’ll be the first to tell you that I’m a board game addict. My parents have been getting me at least one board game for every holiday and my birthday since I was like 12. So let’s make up a batch of homemade Chex Mix and get to playing! Here’s a sneak peek what’s coming in this list of adult board games! Why Board Games for Adults?...

To start, sort papers into broader categories for hanging file folders, then create smaller files within each category to make it easier to get your hands on just what you need. Then decide on whether you want file folders that are on display, in a cabinet, or in lidded bins to keep them more under wraps.