Although bathleisure attire may seem unrealistic for actually leaving the house, Rihanna showed us all how it’s done when she wore a bright towel on her head, along with a bright yellow jacket, on the cover of Vogue Paris. Since then, celebrities like Rita Ora havewalked the red carpet in robes and shared their very own “bathleisure” shots, inspiring one writer to delve into the complex American history of the headwrap....

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The powerful Bissell vacuum will instantly become your go-to cleaning device for every pet—and human—mess. The ingenious brushroll is designed with various bristle sizes to effectively loosen and lift up dirt and debris from your floors before sucking it up with 8 amps of power. The vacuum has a clever scatter-free feature that picks up larger bits like food kibble without pushing it out of the cleaning path (and under hard-to-reach furniture)....

Beyond that, as a vegetable-averse individual, I tend to avoid veggie-heavy meals: Starting the Blue Apron meal delivery service was my attempt to both eat better and make cooking easier. It’s served me well in regular life, but during the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent social distancing, it’s served me even better. In a time when grocery shopping feels perilous and stocking up on one or two weeks’ worth of nonperishables means forgoing fresh produce and non-frozen meat, Blue Apron continues to deliver fresh food to my door each week....

Use this muffin recipe as a blank canvas to experiment with your own flavors: add lemon zest to the batter for brightness, top with a sugary-cinnamon crumb mixture, or swap the blueberries for chocolate chips. Then again, this recipe is classic for good reason, so why tinker with perfection?

In fact, broccoli is one of the most nutritious veggies you can eat. “Broccoli is a great vegetable choice because it’s low in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and a significant source of vitamin C and vitamin K,” says Jennifer Weis, R.D., LDN, owner of Jennifer Weis Nutrition Consulting, LLC. “It also provides vitamin A, folate, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.” How to Buy the Best Broccoli There’s no magic formula for checking whether or not broccoli is ripe and ready to go—if it’s a deep green color, it’s ready to eat....

And along with the new color, Pantone worked with sneaker brand Cariuma to create a new sneaker collection featuring the fresh color. With six designs available, there’s a style for everyone in the collection (Oca Low, Oca High, Salvas, Naioca, and Ibi Slip On), and they’re available in Viva Magenta and white with Viva Magenta accents. Cariuma’s sneakers have previously prompted waitlists of thousands of shoppers, so get this style while you still can....

The Casper Everyday Quilt adds comfort and style to your space, and it’s on sale for 62 percent off right now. Made of 100 percent voile cotton, it is breathable and lightweight so you can use it in both the winter and the summer. The quilt is available in three different neutral colors—indigo, peach, and gray—so it can complement many different styles or aesthetics. And if you tend to toss and turn during the night, the simple and classic design features neat squares to keep the filling in place....

Using store-bought pico de gallo saves time—instead of chopping onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and herbs, it’s all ready to go in a convenient package. Find it in the refrigerated, prepared foods section of your grocery store. Choose mild or hot, depending on your spice tolerance.

Step 1: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Even your dearest family and friends have their idiosyncrasies. Start by noting each guest’s personality traits (like the eight described in this story). Step 2: Put Them in Their Place So, you’ve worked out who will click and who will clash. But how do you put all the pieces―or people―together? Use the printable cards (see the link on the next page) to arrange—and rearrange—your dinner guests based on their personality types....

One of my secrets to great entertaining is to focus on the details. Whether it’s incorporating free printables that match your party theme or creating party games that everyone will enjoy, it really is the details that make or break a party. This blueberry whipped cream recipe is one of those secret details that I use all the time to impress guests simply. Instead of topping your dessert with a regular whipped cream, whip up this recipe instead....

As I’ve started trying to spend a little more time on myself and getting fit again (might even start half marathon training again), I’ve been going to boot camp, drinking more water, and trying my best to eat way more protein than ever before. It’s been tough, especially if I don’t want to just down protein powder all day long. One of my favorite ways to get protein is with meatballs....

If you’ve read my blog for long, you know I love dessert dip recipes! I’ve made Cool Whip based hot chocolate dip, cream cheese caramel apple dip, and most recently a cherry cheesecake dip! But the one dip that I’ve been missing is a generic birthday party dip and this funfetti dip is perfect for that. It’s honestly perfect for any occasion if you just switch out the sprinkles! You could also call it an icing dip, but I like funfetti more!...