January 19, 2019 at 05:52AM by CWC If the definition of #homegoals ever gets added to the dictionary, Joanna Gaines‘ photo will be right next to it. The queen of HGTV’s Fixer Upper has been dispensing life-changing design expertise for years and she singlehandedly introduced a nation to shiplap. In addition to helping people design the new house of their dreams with her TV show, she’s full of everyday advice to make any home appeal to the senses, from color with wall paint to scented linen spray. Store-bought linen spray is jam-packed with a long list of weird ingredients, though—and creating your own natural variety is simple, which is why Gaines always has some on hand in her own home. “I love using it to refresh the linens in the spare bedroom when we’re expecting a guest so the whole room smells fresh when they arrive,” Gaines writes on her blog. “I also like to give the folded towels and throw blankets in my linen closet a quick spritz if they’ve been sitting for long periods of time.” There are two combos Gaines swears by when it comes to breathing new life into your linens, both of which use essential oils you probably already have in your collection. If you want to energize your space with a zesty citrus mix, Gaines recommends combining 10 drops of lemon essential oil, 10 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 tablespoons of witch hazel, and filtered water in an amber glass spray bottle, which “helps protect the
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If your beauty products are giving you a rash, these ingredients could be to blame
January 19, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC The whole point of beauty products is, literally, to make us feel good—It’s things like sheet masks and facial oils and fancy serums exist in the first place. But every once in a while, our beauty products backfires. And instead of being left with shiny hair or smooth skin, you wind up with a rash. And, yikes. In the same way you can be allergic to the ingredients on a restaurant menu, you can also be allergic to the ingredients in your beauty products. “When you’re allergic to a skin care product, your skin may become red and flaky—particularly the eyelids,” says Dr. Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MD medical director of Mudgil Dermatology, PC. There are hundreds of chemicals in cosmetics that could cause a reaction (insert plug for the importance of clean beauty *here*), but there are a few common culprits that tend to pop up more regularly on the labels of your skincare, haircare and makeup products. And for what it’s worth? You can have an allergic reaction to pretty much any type of beauty product, whether it’s natural, clean, or chemical laden, so spot-testing before slathering something on your face is always a good idea. It’s also worth noting that there are two different types of reactions that can occur from your products: Irritant reactions and allergic ones. “An allergen is something where your immune system recognizes and has a response to,” says Austin-based dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain. “Versus an irritant which means
Drifting apart happens even in the best relationships—here’s how to get back on track
January 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Drifting apart is an inevitable phase of most relationships, everyone from your childhood friend to, yes, the person you’ve put down roots with romantically. As painful as that can be, it makes sense: People change, they start new jobs, they confront various family-related challenges, they start to feel restless—the list goes on. And suddenly, connecting with the one who’s supposed to be closest to you can feel like the most difficult challenge of them all. Just because that connection isn’t there at the moment doesn’t mean all hope is lost, though. In fact, reconnecting with your partner is a lot easier than you probably think, experts say. But…how? One of the first steps is understanding why you haven’t been feeling as close with them. While there isn’t always a clear-cut answer, when it comes to romantic relationships, it can just be a consequence of those initial heart-eye-emoji feelings wear off. “People get stuck in these unresolved power struggles, and rather than go over the same old thing again and again, they move apart.” —Marriage and family therapist Linda Carroll “In the beginning, when everything is easy and people are under love’s spell, they want to hear everything their partner has to say and want to know everything they can about this mysterious other person,” explains marriage and family therapist Linda Carroll. “Then, as the chemistry fades, they stop asking and begin to assume they know how their partner feels, thinks, and will react—and so
Solved: This Is The Right Way To Water Your Plants (And Bring Them Back To Life If They’re Dead)
January 19, 2019 at 01:00AM Did you know that the type of pot you have affects how much you should water? Continue Reading… Author Veronica Peerless | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Blue Zones Veggie Recipe Might Be The Secret To Crazy Longevity
January 19, 2019 Meet your new favorite side dish. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
These Muscle-Building, Anxiety-Easing Compounds Are Found In Loads Of Common Foods
January 18, 2019 at 11:00PM Bodybuilders were on to something. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Prepare To Itch. Here Are The Best Natural Lice Treatments For You & Your Kids
January 18, 2019 at 10:00PM Try not to scratch your head while reading this Continue Reading… Author Kayleigh Roberts | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Get More Benefits From Your Cup Of Tea By Using This, Study Finds
January 18, 2019 at 09:00PM Yes, The Type Of Water You Use To Brew Your Tea Matters, Study Says Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue Want to get the most out of your morning matcha? You should be brewing your tea using only purified water, according to a recent study. Researchers out of the Cornell Sensory Evaluation Center found that green tea brewed with bottled water had more than double the amount of a certain type of antioxidant than green tea brewed with tap water. This antioxidant, called EGCG, is always found in green tea but not always in the same concentrations. When consumed regularly, antioxidants can improve your skin, reduce inflammation, and even be used for anti-aging purposes, making green tea a go-to for many of the wellness-obsessed. The catch? What you gain in antioxidants you may lose in taste. Researchers found higher levels of EGCG result in a slightly more bitter cup of green tea, so it’s no wonder that study participants preferred the taste of the tea brewed with tap water. Researchers also tested whether subjects had a taste preference when it came to black tea but found that there was no noticeable difference when it came to what type of water was used. Our average glass of water straight from the sink contains tons of different minerals—calcium, sodium, and magnesium, just to name a few—that can affect the antioxidant presence of our final cup of tea. The researchers believe
How To Tap Into Your Divine Feminine Power Through Your Chakras
January 18, 2019 at 08:30PM Manifest more compassion, empathy, and warmth. Continue Reading… Author Erin Rachel Doppelt | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue Many women are experiencing their personal awakening. Sometimes it feels like a shiver through the spine as you read the morning news. Perhaps it’s the pride you feel when you’ve asked for a raise or made your first steps toward starting your own business. Statistically speaking, women now make up 47 percent of the U.S. workforce, are demanding equal pay, and are currently more likely than men to have a college degree, according to Pew Research Center. These measurements are tangible evidence of the rise of the female voice using her energy, her courage, and her power. More than perhaps ever before, right now is a divine time for every person to buckle down, double their study of self, and connect to this inner feminine energy—otherwise known as the Divine Feminine. The world desperately needs more compassion, empathy, and warmth, which are the natural skills and intentions of archetypal femininity. This call doesn’t only go out to women, of course: Every person holds both feminine and masculine energies and qualities, and while women have been culturally indoctrinated to feel a deep and internalized connection with femininity, people of all genders have access to it. The Divine Feminine is the healing feminine force that connects people to Mother Nature, other people, and all energy sources. It is an interwoven essence that speaks to authentic power. One
A Simple Way For Couples To Get In The Mood For Sex (When You’re Both Busy & Exhausted)
January 18, 2019 at 08:00PM Build desire before you get home. Here’s how. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue We all have different personas that we take on in different contexts and different parts of our lives. In the context of your work, you might take on a powerful leadership role, where your presence commands a lot of respect. In the context of your family, you might take on a more caretaking role, where your partner or children look to you as a source of comfort, guidance, and support. In one space, you’re hard-faced and unrelenting; in the next, you’re soft to the touch. We have our sexual personas as well, and perhaps more so than any of our others, this sexual persona can be a difficult one to tap into quickly. You automatically shift into your boss mindset as soon as you step into the office; you flip into your parental mindset at the sight of your kids; you might not be in the mood to go out, but as soon as you find yourself gathered with friends over drinks, out comes that inner gossip, jokester, or party person that you forgot you had inside you. But when it comes to sex, that transition into your sexual persona doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes the mood does just strike by chance, but especially when it comes to couples who’ve been together a while and who have busy lives with a lot of other