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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....

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....

Cheapest Meal Delivery Services of 2022 Starts at $4.99: EveryPlate Starts at $4.99: Dinnerly Starts at $6.79: Daily Harvest Starts at $6.99: Revive Superfoods Starts at $7.99: HelloFresh Starts at $7.99: Blue Apron Starts at $7.99: Mom’s Meals Pros and Cons Overview EveryPlate aims for comforting, simple meals; testers often noted that the selection wasn’t overly adventurous in terms of flavors or unique dishes. The company instead focuses on offering a weekly, rotating menu of entrées to choose from, with items like turkey shepherd’s pie and potato and black bean enchiladas....

The trend started on social media, with users on Instagram and Tik Tok showing off their bowls of bite-sized goodness. Not only does chocolate chip cookies cereal look delicious, but it’s super easy to make. First, you’ll need a batch of cookie dough. You can use a chocolate chip, classic sugar, or any other recipe you prefer. To get perfectly teeny tiny cookies, measure out one teaspoon of dough, notes Wendy Kou, author of Colossal Cookies, ($22, Barnes and Noble)....

What is Grass-Cloth Wallpaper? Grass-cloth wallpaper includes various products (some natural, some engineered) that have a similar look and feel, with a primarily vertical and tactile pattern. It can be made of a range of materials, including hemp, reed, arrowroot, jute, and other faux grass-cloth products. Traditional, natural grass cloth is created through a complex process that uses seagrass strands and thin cotton thread, both of which are adhered to a light backing, typically rice paper....

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!...

We received a Niman Ranch ham from Perdue Farms as part of my Perdue Farms ambassadorship for this post. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. One of my favorite traditions about Easter is normally gathering together with family and friends to enjoy a ham, homemade rolls, and scalloped potatoes (or these twice baked potatoes)....

According to P.K. Odle, master feng shui consultant and executive director of the renowned American Feng Shui Institute, feng shui is like gravity. “Its influences exist in natural and man-made environments. Whether you believe it or not, they are already affecting your daily life.” Feng shui isn’t something you do; it is something that’s already everywhere. It affects you in ways you may not even realize. “All buildings have a unique feng shui energy blueprint from the moment they are built, which you can think of as the building’s DNA sequence,” Odle says....

We’ve rounded out the menu with a few quick appetizers you can make ahead and pop on the grill during the party so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside with your guests. Set the Scene Set the tone for your outdoor brunch party by decorating your space. You don’t have to have a top-notch backyard to host a gorgeous gathering—a few simple decorations will go a long way!...

Fortunately, there are dedicated savings accounts in place to help make out-of-pocket healthcare expenses more affordable. You may already be familiar with an HSA, or health savings account, which allows participants to save money for healthcare costs tax-free, but you should also be familiar with flexible spending accounts, or FSAs. Used intentionally, FSAs can help you save money. If you can use one, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your flexible spending account....

The Environmental Benefits of Growing Fonio Fonio is exceptionally climate friendly. Known as the “lazy farmer’s crop”, it’s very easy to grow in semi-arid climates and requires little input (i.e. water, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers) to grow compared to other grains. Fonio also has the ability to grow even in extreme and harsh conditions such as periods of drought or floods, common occurrences in its native growing region. It also grows quickly, reaching maturity within only six to eight weeks of growing....

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Roll The Dinosaur Game My son is a huge fan of dinosaurs, like huge has buckets of those mini dinosaurs, sleeps with this Jurassic World comforter, and would spend his entire card full of points on the Jurassic World game at Dave & Busters if given the choice kind of fan....

This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase anything via these links. I had the chance to take a trip to Pixar Animation Studios a few years back to learn all about the making o Incredibles 2. I’m really excited before I love superheroes and all things superheroes. And I love the fact that this one is all about reversing the roles and Elastigirl being more career-oriented while Bob stays at home and takes care of the kids....

Thanks to OLLY for sponsoring this post and giving me a great reason to finally get around to sharing this toddler chore chart! While the post is sponsored, all opinions and ideas are 100% honest and my own. Back in the day when my son was two (so like a month ago), my one goal for the day was to survive. Now that he’s 3, I’m beginning to feel the pressure to make sure he’s learning a little responsibility and understanding what it means to have a daily routine....

Pairing Patterns Because greige combines tan and gray, it is the perfect balancing element in a room. Here, the curtain pattern includes white, while the rug pattern employs a tan background—elements that wouldn’t necessarily go well together without the greige of the walls and shelving. It balances the patterns perfectly and makes the differences flow together smoothly. Paint color: Tranquility AF-490, benjaminmoore.com Vary the Ratio The best part about utilizing greige is that you can vary the ratio of gray tones to brown tones in the paint based on how you’re planning to use it....