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A staple of any good kitchen, a stainless steel or colorful colander is likely your go-to tool for draining pasta, washing vegetables or rinsing off fresh fruit.
But did you know you could be using your colander for so much more than that? Because everyone loves a good hack, check out these clever ways you can put your colander to good use, courtesy of Yummly:Remove herb stems. Making a recipe that calls for fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro? Instead of painstakingly chopping off those tiny s...
When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our debt.
Among the 1,729 people who took part in this online poll, 87 percent indicated that they would use their winnings to become debt-free. Conversely, only 8 percent would use the funds to invest and grow savings before considering other priorit...
Packaged foods have nutrition labels containing important information that you can use to improve your health. Here are some tips to help you interpret these facts on food labels.
Focus on Portion Sizes
Food labels include information on the number of servings per container and the size of a serving. Some products have labels that list information for one serving and for the entire package.
As more Americans move towards better health, saving money and keeping the planet healthy high up on their to-do lists, consumer advocates point to painless ways to accomplish all three.
If you’re listening, check out this list of things you should stop buying now:
Disposable Wipes – Baby wipes, dusting and disinfectant wipes are handy, but not much good for a planet coping with overflowing landfills. Switch to biodegradable baby wipes and reusable microfiber cloths for household cleaning and...
Physicians agree that getting a good night’s sleep is the first and most important step to increased well-being and productivity. Further, studies have shown that getting fewer than seven or eight hours of sleep each night can increase the risk of developing heart disease and/or type 2 diabetes.
If stress or bad habits are robbing you of shut-eye, reviewing this checklist of sleep-inducing aids should help you keep your date with Mr. Sandman:
Watch what you eat or drink late in the evening. C...
If you submitted a claim to your homeowners insurance company and received a payment, the company most likely sent you a letter stating that your claim was closed. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the issue has been completely settled, however. The insurer might reopen your claim, even if it has already sent you a payment, if you present evidence that the company didn’t adequately compensate you for your losses or introduce new information that wasn’t available when you initially submitted you...
A beautiful shelf should contain more than just books or knick-knacks, especially if it is on display in a prominent room in your home. To ensure that your shelf is wonderfully styled and has a pleasing visual interest, display your favorite items and photos alongside some fresh greenery.
Snake Plants. Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue or sansevieria, these low-maintenance plants are striking and hardy, making them the perfect shelf plant for anyone lacking a green thumb. These plants are f...
