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Whether it’s a big talk with the boss, a deep process with your partner or breaking some hard news to your folks, communication is hard when the stakes are raised. Below are three tips to help.
Work on body language. You know what your mouth is saying, but what about your body? It can be hard to move outside your mind and examine your body language. Are you closed or folded with arms and legs crossed? Is your body pointing away from your conversation partner? Pay mind to your body language befo...
Sheet pan dinners are a weeknight lifesaver and can be the perfect solution for anyone who is hoping to eat healthier without spending hours in the kitchen. If you’re hoping to avoid excess dishes and limit your need to slave over a stovetop, popping in one of these sheet pan recipes could be just what you need tonight.
Italian Chicken Breast and Parmesan AsparagusChicken breast and asparagus both can be cooked at 400 degrees F for 22-26 minutes until your chicken has reached 165 degrees and yo...
Dry skin can make life uncomfortable and even unbearable. The itching and irritation can make it difficult to focus on important tasks and to get a good night’s sleep. Dry skin may have multiple causes. In many cases, it can be relieved by making lifestyle changes.
How to Keep Your Skin HydratedHot and dry air in your house can cause or worsen dry skin and make it itchy and flaky. You can prevent or alleviate that by using a portable humidifier or one attached to the furnace. Be sure to clean...
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, industry observers saw the real estate market moving toward smaller homes and predicted the demise of sprawling McMansions and large luxury properties. So much has changed since then.
Now many families need wide-open spaces indoors and out. Whether you have downsized and have regrets, or you have been trying to make do in a small starter home, the time has come to rethink your space—more square footage might better serve you and your family. Here are some of the mo...
Highly productive individuals often have habits that contribute to their productivity, and many of them point to a clear mind, which allows them to heighten their focus. If you’re interested in getting more done during the day, consider the following habits:
Do something you love. It may seem counterintuitive, but stopping your work to do something you adore can actually make you more productive. Take 15 minutes to play with your pets or kids or do a crossword puzzle. Grab coffee with a friend....
Whether you’re a master chef or still working on perfecting pancakes, having the right tools in the kitchen can dramatically improve your experience. Like any craft, good tools can help you create the best possible end product, and you’d be amazed by how much time and effort you can save with the proper arsenal of devices by your side.
Consider the list below to help you improve your skills in the kitchen. As a bonus, these items will also make for fantastic gifts this holiday season!
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One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card. Whether you’re young and new to credit, or are looking to improve your credit score because of past financial problems, a secured credit card can help.
Instead of providing a high credit limit like an unsecured credit card does, a secured card uses a deposit that you provide—such as $500—as your credit limit. The credit card issuer pulls money from the deposit if you don’t make a credit card pay...
