If reaching major (or even minor) financial milestones is your focus right now, there’s one money calculation that you’ll want to do to get a better sense of your progress: calculating your net worth. With a little math and a look over your bank accounts, you can figure out exactly how much money you’re worth. Obviously your worth as a person goes beyond your net worth, but for planning purposes, net worth is a great indicator of the progress you’re making toward your financial goals....

One big mistake people tend to make is thinking this is the part of the conversation where they can relax—that the hard part’s over. But this particular, seemingly simple inquiry is actually loaded with intention: They want to see if you’ve done your homework; if you’re curious and insightful; if you’re savvy enough to see things no one else has; or if you care enough to even have questions at all (some people honestly don’t)....

If you’ve been skeptical about trying CBD in any form, a soak of aromatic, CBD-infused bath salts could be the perfect way to experience its effects without ingesting it, all while doing something you already enjoy (lounging in the tub). “Anyone can benefit from a CBD bath,” says Cindy Capobianco, cofounder and chief brand officer of the CBD brand Lord Jones. “If you’ve had a long day, an intense workout, or strenuous travel, it can provide the ultimate restorative reset and promote a calm sense of well-being....

Indeed, using a different egg size than what’s called for in the recipe can affect everything from color to flavor. Baking is a science, after all, and eggs are one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. So, measuring your eggs is key. If there isn’t enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe....

Now that I’m in my 30s, my sleep patterns have changed so drastically that “sleeping in” means waking up by 8 a.m., and I’m lucky if I only have to use the bathroom once in the middle of the night. It’s also difficult for me to fall asleep without tossing and turning for at least an hour before finally dozing off. After discussing my own sleep situation with my close friends and family, I learned that these sleep issues are more common than I thought....

“Rinsing” is a bit misleading. In the context of rice, rinsing means exposing grains to water until that water runs clear, a task that requires more of a thorough washing. At first, the tap water will appear cloudy. But soon, that water will lose its milky tint and turn clear as a windowpane. When it does, you’re done rinsing. Why do we need to wash rice before cooking? There are a few reasons to rinse rice....

If you’ve read my blog for long, you’ll know that I absolutely love the game show Minute to Win It. One of the things I love most about it is that you can incorporate the overall game idea (quick games using household items) into pretty much any theme you want like I did with my Lego Minute to Win It Games. I was in charge of putting together some games for girls camp and thought it would be fun to play young women’s Minute to Win It, using games I put together using the eight young women values....

A plethora of highly nourishing ingredients are to credit for those results. The brand’s custom superberry blend of maqui (a very antioxidant-rich fruit), acai, prickly pear, and goji berry—alongside jojoba oil, rosehip oil, moringa oil, and squalane—prevent free radicals from attacking the skin and fine lines, redness, large pores, and dullness from forming. The 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free formula coats the skin with essential fatty acids, vitamin C, and vitamin E to maintain a supple, smooth, and youthful-looking appearance....

Of course, traveling during COVID-19 can feel tricky, but there are plenty of ways for you and your family to stay safe(r) while still going on vacation. Check for any state and local mandates in areas you plan to travel to (Maui, for example, currently has a modified Health Pass), wear a mask indoors and on public transportation, try to avoid crowds when possible, and be sure to follow all CDC guidelines....

It turns out that yes, fidget jewelry can keep your hands happy, as Katherine Isbister, PhD and professor of computational media at the University of California, Santa Cruz puts it. Spending years researching the effectiveness of fidgets, Isbister found that jewelry often came up as one of the responses when asking participants what they fidget with on their own. “It’s a very old practice if you think of mediation beads or rosary beads,” says Isbister....

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While nothing (except maybe a private chef or some pricey takeout) can magically make a holiday dinner appear on your dining room table while your kitchen remains spotless, there are several home and kitchen products that can make your role as host or hostess much easier. Love cooking but hate the thought of scrubbing pots and pans until your arms hurt? Invest in a set of dishwasher-safe cookware. Not thrilled at the idea of springing into action every time someone announces they need to be topped off?...

Indeed, in the summertime when the mere idea of heating up an oven or sauté pan makes you break a sweat, you can use a slow cooker to make dinners and sides. Best of both worlds: you keep the temperatures inside your house down and your dinner comes together with zero fuss. Here, we’ve collected our best summer-worthy slow cooker recipes. Each of these dishes is great for a weeknight dinner, summer barbecue dish, or a sweet for the neighborhood block party....

This roundup includes traditional egg recipes (like chard and cheddar quiche or egg-in-a-hole with smoked salmon), plus smart spins on delicious dishes like soufflé, smørrebrød, or bacon-stuffed hand pies. Whether you like your eggs sunny side up or cooked until crisp, these speedy, protein-packed meals will help you beat the weeknight scramble. Get the recipe: Spinach, Bacon, and Fried Egg Salad Get the recipe: Poached Eggs With Chile Butter & Yogurt Get the recipe: Smørrebrød With Yogurt, Beets, and Eggs Get the recipe: Red and Green Chilaquiles Get the recipe: Soufflé Pancake With Miso Mushrooms Get the recipe: Bacon, Egg & Beef Hand Pies Get the recipe: Crispy Potato Omelet With Smoky Aioli Get the recipe: Chard & Herb Frittata With Cherry Tomatoes Get the recipe: Huevos Rancheros Get the recipe: Egg in a Hole with Smoked Salmon Get the recipe: Swiss Chard and Cheddar Quiche

Here are some of Manfredini’s favorite must-have paint products for a flawless finish and a handful of appealing painter accessories that you can skip altogether. Keep in mind that you may not need some of these products if your walls are in good shape and don’t need a lot of repairs. (Just make sure you purchase some highly-rated paint first because a quality tool won’t work miracles on low-quality paint)....

And while this is a very rare and an almost non-existent occurrence, we’ve also found alternative ways to use up leftover wine so it doesn’t go to waste. Do you ever have those nights where you just want a glass or two of wine, but the thought of the bottle going to waste just crushes your soul? Sometimes the solution is to just say “yolo” and consume the entire thing while watching Clueless for the 78th time....