Pro tip: A freezer that’s stocked with these turkey-and-rice meatballs is your friend. Instead of our kale salad, serve them stirred into a brothy soup, twirled into pasta, or beneath a blanket of melted cheese atop a garlic-rubbed roll. 1 pound ground turkey 1 ¼ cups cooked long-grain white rice, cooled ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 1 teaspoon kosher salt...

Interior designer Benjamin Bradley, from the Netflix show, Holiday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas, gave us some pointers on how to choose the best Christmas lights for your house, your tree, and anywhere else you’re decking to help put you in the holiday spirit. Because, honestly, can you really ever have too many Christmas lights? “When it comes to quantities, my motto is always more is better,” Bradley says. “If you feel that 500 lights for your tree will be adequate, buy 900....

Recently, though, word has been spreading on the internet that the (new) best way to cook bacon is in water. Yes, water. According to Dawn Perry, Real Simple’s food director, cooking bacon in water could keep it tender on the inside while still crisp on the outside. How? The bacon fat would render into the water. Once the water evaporates, the bacon would crisp in its own fat. Intrigued, I decided to do my own side-by-side taste test....

Sound too good to be true? We asked a Registered Dietitian to shed some light on adaptogenic herbs. What Are Adaptogens? Put simply, adaptogens are herbs that may help facilitate your body’s adaptation to stress (get it?), meaning they help you cope with and recover from the adverse effects of stressors. So whether you’re training for a marathon or just have a marathon workday, adaptogens may assist your body in regulating both the brain and the nervous system....

Cholesterol Isn’t All Bad Cholesterol is often described as a “waxy” substance found naturally in our own cells and in animal-based foods. It gets a bad rap when there’s too much of it in your blood (aka the medical condition, hypercholesterolemia). But in reality, having normal levels of cholesterol is important: The body needs cholesterol to carry out various functions, including making hormones, forming cell walls, and producing bile acid to help your body absorb nutrients from food....

Reader question: Why is my hair graying already? It’s definitely too early—I’m not even 30! And is there any way to get it back? — Laura Irene As you age, it’s only natural to lose melanin in your hair. Like all signs of aging, different people age differently and present hair color changes at varying times. Generally speaking, grays usually start to sprawl across your scalp in your 30s, and plan an ultimate takeover by the time you reach your 60s....

Technically a brown algae (it turns bright green when cooked from the natural chlorophyll), kelp has been consumed for centuries in cold coastal areas all around the world, including in parts of Japan, China, Korea, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, and more. Historically, kelp has only been available commercially at scale in dried form in the United States, but kelp can now also be easily found and purchased fresh. It’s also being incorporated into a variety of innovative packaged food products opening up more possibilities for integrating kelp into our diets on a regular basis....

The ‘90s-inspired look has been compared to the iconic “Rachel” cut from Friends, as well as Pamela Anderson’s hair during her Baywatch days. The chop has been blowing up since summer, and #butterflycut has already been hashtagged at least 17 million times on TikTok. Need further proof of its popularity? Sabrina Carpenter and Kaia Gerber wear the look effortlessly, and Swedish social media influencer Matilda Djerf epitomizes how to style it to its max potential....

And what about the clothing in your closet that’s still in pristine condition, can claim “new with tags” status, or is a designer piece you no longer wear? Of course you can always donate these items, but if you’re looking to sell your clothes, it pays (pun intended) to know the right sites and apps. Below, we’ve rounded up the best places to sell your clothes, including those with the best returns and those our own editors swear by....

Your hands and wrists are made up of numerous muscles, and just like other muscles in the body (including those foot muscles), they’re prone to chronic conditions from almost constant use. “They’re used more frequently than other muscles in the body,” says Austin Martinez, M.S., A.T.C., C.S.C.S., director of education for StretchLab in Irvine, Calif. Plus, because these muscles and their associated tendons are bunched up next to each other, repetitive motion can cause various conditions to develop over time, including carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, and tennis elbow....

How to prevent crabgrass: For problem areas, use an organic or synthetic pre-emergent herbicide, such as Espoma Organic Weed Preventer (organic) and Barricade Professional-Grade Pre-Emergent Weed Control (synthetic). These chemicals are designed to kill seedlings before they establish a root system. To be effective, pre-emergent herbicides must be applied before crabgrass seeds germinate, when soil surface temperatures reach 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. One way to time this application is to apply pre-emergent herbicide when you see the first forsythia begin to bloom....

One of the most widely available services is Instacart, a grocery delivery service where personal shoppers select your items from the store and then deliver them to your door. You can often get same-day delivery (even within an hour), depending on your location. Store options are vast, and include major retailers such as Albertsons, ALDI, Costco, CVS, Kroger, Loblaw, Publix, Sam’s Club, Sprouts, Wegmans—even your local pharmacy, fishmonger, wine shop, Sephora store, or Sur La Table is likely on Instacart....

All week long, Kristen is sharing birthday tips and giveaways so be sure to check out her Party. One of my favorite parts of a birthday is cake so I thought this eat more cake birthday gift idea would be perfect! You’ll love the 101 inexpensive birthday gift ideas! I decided to include a cake gift idea because honestly what is a birthday without cake? All you have to do is either buy or make a cupcake, piece of cheesecake, or really whatever treat you think they would love....

That’s why we’re so hopeful for 2021, a year where our beauty know-how is at an all-time high. Even if the first half of it is reserved for virtual Zoom sessions in our pajamas, we’re officially bidding adieu to 2020 (good riddance) and signaling the start of a new decade with open arms and new trends. From ~luxe~ hand sanitizers and probiotic skincare to antibacterial haircare and a reacceptance of our natural hair, these are the forecasted beauty trends experts predict will emerge in the coming year....

Best Deal: National Tree Company 9-Foot Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree, $370 (was $960) Shoppers’ Choice: National Tree Company 6.5-Foot Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree, $166 (was $280) Best Slim Tree: National Tree Company 6.5-Foot Pre-Lit Colored Lights Kingswood Fir Artificial Slim Christmas Tree, $89 (was $170) Best Pre-Lit Tree: National Tree Company 6-Foot Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree, $190 (was $220) Best Unlit Tree: National Tree Company 7....

To get started, try this 15-minute jump rope workout designed by Buddy Lee, a Virginia-based jump rope expert, Olympic wrestler, and author. Begin each move with your knees slightly bent, holding the rope at about hip height, and your palms facing your body. With each jump, push evenly off the balls of your feet, keeping your knees soft and your torso upright. Resist the urge to bounce between jumps. A note on ropes: If you’re a beginner, grab a heavy PVC rope (available at most sporting-goods stores; test the weight by hand)....

I’ve talked often about my love for Cricut. I have a Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, and a Cricut Joy (and all sorts of Cricut Joy accessories!) and use all three regularly! Right now with school right around the corner, my Cricut use has tripled as we try to get things setup for a combination of at home and in-person school. It’s a lot. I’m guessing other people are probably in the same situtation, so I’ve put together a bunch of fun back to school Cricut projects you can make with your Cricut....

See some of our favorite Christmas wreath ideas here for inspiration. Don’t have the time to bake? You can always do the same thing with royal icing and store-bought cookies. For this DIY wreath, cut 6-inch strips of 24-gauge floral wire and wrap one strip around each pinecone, hiding the wire inside the scales. Place the pinecone on its side, and wrap the floral wire around the wire frame. Twist to secure....