So, you’re planning to put up a backsplash. What do you need to put into your budget? The tile and adhesive, right? And that’s about it? Try again. Big project or small, the more detailed your plan, the better prepared you’ll be for both the expected and unexpected costs that can (more like will) arise. […]
Top 5 Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life
Do you have a Foodie friend or family member in your life? If you do, chances are, they hate being called that. After all, everyone loves food, right? Yeah, but their love of food goes above and beyond the average human’s love of food. They live to eat, rather than eat to live. And when […]
Givenchy is the New Royal Favorite
There’s no denying the fact that the Duchess of Sussex has found her favorite designer – Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. Ever since Meghan Markle chose Keller to design her royal wedding dress for her May nuptials, she has opted to wear various Givenchy looks, especially at her most important, “dress to impress” events. And […]
Fancy Yourself a General Contractor? Make Sure You Hire Right
If you decide to forgo the general-contractor route and hire individual workers yourself, it’s best to get at least three quotes for each service performed. Talking to professionals isn’t just about finding the most competitive price. It’s also an opportunity to figure out what services each individual contractor includes within his fee. In fact, […]
The Best Apps to Keep Your Child’s Christmas Spirit Alive
Is there really a Santa Claus? As kids, especially tech-savvy ones, get older, it becomes harder and harder to keep that holiday ho ho ho spirit alive. But now, a visit to the app store or a bit of Photoshop creativity can be just the thing to help restore their little one’s belief in the […]
How to Cook a Perfect Chicken Breast, Every Time
“I really love eating dry, overcooked chicken breasts,” said No One. Ever. And neither should you ever, under penalty of hours spent at your local ER, serve one that’s underdone. Here is a sure-fire method to get that perfectly moist (and thoroughly cooked) chicken breast, every time. This method takes trust; you can’t check the […]
What’s the ONE Winter Coat You Should Have this Winter?
The temperatures have officially dropped and if your parka from last year feels lighter than you remember, let us introduce you to the most popular down jacket on Amazon. The Oroaly Thicken Down Jacket has racked up over 5,000 reviews with an average 4.3 rating. That makes it the best-selling coat in the Women’s Down […]
Think Before You Drink
It’s looking like the reported health benefits of drinking alcohol might have been just too good to be true. A wide international investigation had researchers studying data from over 500,000 current drinkers in 19 countries, and the results are in. The study found that the safe upper limit for alcohol consumption is only about 100 […]
Gifts for the Trend Obsessed
So you have a friend that’s so obsessed with trends, but you never know what she likes? Here is a foolproof gift guide for the fashion conscious, trendy woman in your life. These handpicked gifts from the editors at Marie Clare magazine reflect 2018’s major fashion and beauty trends. A Pair of Boots that Goes with […]