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To prevent more breakage from happening, blow-dry your hair on cool, and use a fine-toothed comb instead of a brush to detangle (brushing can drag the knots and result in breakage). If you use heat styling tools daily, invest in a quality heat protectant and avoid placing heat directly on to the ends of hair. According to Gillen, the key lies in pH-balancing hair care, which uses ingredients like lactic acid to regulate how your skin produces oil....

But as much as matzo pizza feels like an obligatory part of celebrating a week of bread-free living for Passover, it can also be a joy to make and prepare. Especially with some simple culinary creativity! Below, six fresh ingredient-forward, completely kosher matzo pizza recipes that amp up the Passover classic. To start, assemble each matzo pizza on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes in an oven preheated to 350℉, just until the cheese gets bubbly....

The best times to buy: April, November, and January. That’s when stores offer discounts of 25 to 30 percent on average, says Skirboll. “Thursdays and Fridays are the days with the best beauty deals,” she adds. “Retailers want to stoke weekend shopping sprees.”

While feeling sad is perfectly normal, author Allison Gilbert offers a more empowering approach in her book Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive, which is full of concrete tools for preserving memories of those who have passed. “Taking steps to proactively remember loved ones is essential to healing,” she says. “Individuals who find appropriate ways to stay connected almost always fare better than those who don’t.” And, for Gilbert, embracing social media was helpful....

Chronic inflammation, however, happens when our body’s “fending off” response persists and leaves us in a constant state of alert. And it’s no secret that it can be detrimental to our health: Chronic inflammation has been linked to various diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s. The good news is that we can use food to combat chronic inflammation. Instead of focusing on all the obvious inflammatory foods—sugar, soda, refined carbs, alcohol, red meat, and processed foods—let’s hone in on the delicious ingredients you can load up on to reduce inflammation....

That being said, true fans know that are margs are not created equal. Grocery and liquor store shelves are lined with packaged margarita mixes that make claims like “just add tequila!” But tequila and a splash of neon yellow sweetness does not a margarita make. The secret to a truly delicious margarita is using all the right (meaning fresh) ingredients in the right proportions. Translation: Don’t wing it! Instead, follow one of these flavor-packed, perfectly-balanced margarita recipes, and you’ll nail it every time....

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Houston-based relationship therapist Emily deAyala tries to help her clients to ask each other incredibly specific questions before they walk down the aisle. “As much as I can, I’ll throw some curve balls at them. What we want to do in premarital counseling is create a little of that anxiety, like, ‘Whoa, wait. I haven’t thought of that,’” she says, “so then we can help them work through that.” The following questions go one step further than kids, work, and money, digging right into the nitty-gritty of building a life together....

To tackle the clutter, invest in one of the clever entryway storage ideas below. In a small apartment, a storage shelf can help. In a mudroom, opt for a hall tree. No matter which of these ideas you choose, it will make a great first impression. To buy: $169, urbanoutfitters.com. To buy: $32, containerstore.com. To buy: $879, homedepot.com. To buy: $500, potterybarn.com. To buy: From $26, henryelle.etsy.com. To buy: $2,199, roomandboard....

Depending upon the size of your desk, you can choose a 24- or 48-inch-long cord manager. Measure your desk before ordering: each channel is 1.5 inches wide.

“And if you’re looking for something sparkling, Nyetimber Rosé is the perfect bottle of bubbles to welcome the spring with flavors of tart strawberry, cranberry, and rhubarb along with an underlying note of freshly baked baguette,” says Jhonel Faelnar, wine director at Atomix. “Truth be told, it’s a versatile wine that transcends the seasons and can be enjoyed year-round, with great food and even better company in tow!” RELATED: This Mind-Boggling Sommelier Trick For Buying Rosé Might Be Secret Genius

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With the current stay-at-home mandates, many volunteer organizations were forced to quickly pivot to a virtual model in order to continue their important work. One such organization is The Honeycomb Project, a group that (usually) plans in-person volunteer opportunities for families across the Chicago area. “It really became evident to us that our partners need us more than ever,” says co-founder Kristina Lowenstein. So she took the group’s mission digital with Honeycomb at Home, a national resource of weekly emails full of great TED talks on different organizations, questions to prompt and inspire change, and projects people can do to support those in need, no matter your age (get the kids involved too!...

Eyelid Sensitivity Symptoms The skin on your eyelids is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on other parts of your body. (This probably comes as no surprise—just touch the skin on your eyelids and the skin on your arms, and you’ll be able to feel the difference.) And because this skin is so delicate, it’s prone to irritation. “The skin on the eyelids is one of the thinnest areas on the body,” says Christina Weng, MD, dermatologist and founder of Mymiel Skincare....

Produce is at its peak at this time of year, so be sure to keep an eye out at your farmer’s market (and talk to vendors) to find what fruit options are the most ripe and ready to be baked into sweet, sugar-packed perfection. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best (and most beautiful) fruit dessert recipes. They’re all incredibly easy to make and celebrate the season’s finest produce offerings, from homemade papaya ice cream to easy nectarine cake, trifle, and more....

While we all have good intentions after cooking a meal, we often rush to put away our leftovers and end up doing it improperly. This includes using the wrong food storage containers and taking meals from the table to the refrigerator too quickly. Another factor to consider when it comes to food storage safety is shelf placement. After a long trip to the supermarket, we try to put our perishables into the refrigerator before they spoil, placing items on shelves without much thought....