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How to Make Your Own Baby Food

Jill Chafin | April 24th

Packaged baby food has come a long way, with plenty of organic options and yummy flavors. However, making your own baby food is a fun and easy way to save on packaging and money. Plus, you can get creative, exposing your baby to a wide variety of tastes.

9 Reasons You Should Get into Pilates

Carla Cometto | April 23rd

Whether you love it or hate it, the benefits of Pilates are hard to ignore. If you’re not into Pilates yet, here are a few reasons you should make the jump and give it a try.

Old, New, Borrowed, Blue? The Stories Behind Common Wedding Traditions

Elyse Hauser | April 21st

Not all weddings follow tradition. But for those that do, there are a few things that many Americans have come to expect.

How to Remove Your Makeup

Elyse Hauser | April 24th

Sleeping in makeup can result in inflamed skin, irritated eyes, acne, and worse. It’s critical to remove your makeup when you’re done for the day—but if you don’t have the right tools and knowledge, this can seem like a daunting task.

Ready to Donate Your Stuff? Here’s Where to Take It

Yvonne Glasgow | April 24th

Marie Kondo might have inspired you to clean your home, but what should you do with all the stuff that doesn’t spark joy in your life? When it comes to donating things, it helps to know where to take it (and why).

What to Expect When You Close on a House

Angela Brown | April 24th

After you’ve found your dream home, been approved for financing, and passed all of the hurdles that come with purchasing a property (like inspections and appraisals), you get to take a little breather.

How to Separate Your Laundry

Yvonne Glasgow | April 23rd

Tossing everything into one load may leave you with faded colors and whites that are less than white. Even washing different fabrics together can leave you with ruined clothes.

How to Protect Your Feet in High Heels

Elyse Hauser | April 23rd

Do you come home with sore, blistered, or aching feet after a night out in heels? You could be doing more damage than you realize.

How Much Money Should You Spend on a Camera?

Harry Guinness | April 23rd

Cameras are expensive. New ones can cost anything from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars so how much should you spend? Let’s dig in.

How to Disinfect Old Makeup

Elyse Hauser | April 22nd

You’re cleaning out your makeup drawer when you discover some pretty palettes you forgot you ever had. You don’t want to get rid of them, but you’ve also had them for more than a few years. Are they still safe to wear?

How to Make Friends When You Move to a New City

Harry Guinness | April 22nd

One of the hardest parts about moving to a new place is establishing a circle of friends. If you don’t know anyone there already, making friends can feel like an impossible task. Here’s what you need to do.

Is Booking Through a Travel Agent Worth It?

Jill Chafin | April 22nd

User-friendly sites like Orbitz and Expedia make booking your travel a breeze. You can sign up for price alerts, receive notifications when deals hit the market, and modify itineraries yourself. So why do travel agents still exist?

Is Stretching Actually Good for You?

Carla Cometto | April 22nd

We’ve heard about the benefits of stretching before a workout, and we’ve also heard that it can be a bad idea. So, what’s the real story?

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