There are only so many hours in the day, and no one wants to spend them cleaning. Believe it or not, there are ways to achieve a spic-and-span house without doing any dirty work (literally). With just a few common household items, you can tackle anything from oven grime to dirty tile in no time. Get ready to save time and money with these 3 overnight cleaning hacks that let you wake up to a sparkling home. 1. Clean your oven overnight with baking soda BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Getty Sure, you can sleep through your oven’s self-cleaning mode, but the smell it makes can linger in your house for days ..read more

From the first precocious crocus breaking through the soil after a long winter to a single baby carrot showing the promise of the bounty to come, spring is bursting with hope and renewal. And in many ways, the growth cycle of plants parallels our own spiritual journey toward greater fulfillment, says life coach Dena Jansen, author of Soul Farmer: Sowing Seeds of Change to Reap an Inspired Life. “We all have this beautiful seed that was planted in us, which I believe is the soul, and just like a seed, our soul needs to grow.” How can nature boost your happiness? Read on for the inspiring advice ..read more

We’ve all had that one co-worker who insists on microwaving fish for lunch and ends up stinking up the office break room. But from the safety of your own home, nuking some salmon couldn’t be more convenient. This fish has many health benefits, so we wouldn’t blame you for embracing a quick and easy cooking method. In fact, poaching salmon in the microwave yields a surprisingly flaky and tasty result. Keep reading to learn how to make it in 5 minutes! The basics of poaching salmon Poaching is a cooking technique that involves submerging food in liquid and simmering it at a low, constant tempera ..read more

Magic spells, supernatural powers and talking cats are just a few of the unworldly things audiences can see while watching the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast. For seven seasons — from 1996 to 2003 — Sabrina Spellman, portrayed by Melissa Joan Hart, dealt with her reality of being a witch with the help of two aunts and Salem, the aforementioned cat (actually a warlock doing penance as a feline). As things unfold on this Emmy-nominated series, highlighted by the chemistry of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast, Sabrina is revealed to come from a long line of witches, though she nonethele ..read more

Honey, a sweet golden liquid food produced by bees, has been long hailed for its health benefits since its discovery. But the sticky, yet delicious substance can be used for even more than you might realize! From elevating your beauty routine to soothing a dog’s stomach, there are many reasons to keep a jar on hand. Below you’ll find 13 uses for honey that will give your life and home a boost! 1. Uses for honey: Freshen breath in a pinch Eek! While getting ready in the morning, you discover you’re all out of mouthwash. The natural alternative: Mix 1 Tbs. of honey with 1 cup of warm water, then ..read more

Whether you notice more strands than usual in the drain after a shower or left in your hairbrush after styling your hair, or even catching sight of a sparse spot in the mirror — thinning hair can deflate your confidence in an instant. And even though you know you’re not alone — as over 50% of women over the age of 50 experience thinning hair — you still wish you could make your locks look a bit more lush. So we reached out to stylists, dermatologists and trichologists (doctors whose primary focus is on problems with the hair and scalp) to get the low down on why hair loss happens in so many wo ..read more

Few movies have penetrated pop culture the way that Jaws has, this due to a combination of a theme song equated with fearful suspense and impending doom along with the masterful direction of Steven Spielberg. On top of that, of course, there’s the Jaws cast, which made it all so real for moviegoers. Spielberg would go on to make — as either director or producer — blockbusters like sci-fi drama Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), the first four chapters in the Indiana Jones saga (1981, 1984, 1989 and 2008), family sci-fi adventure E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982), the Back To The Future ..read more

Sure, hormone fluctuations are a normal part of life. But during perimenopause (the time leading up to menopause) they can be especially intense. Whether you’re dealing with hot flashes and headaches or abnormally heavy periods, you want effective relief. Here, we explain how to balance hormones naturally to tamp down your most bothersome symptoms. Why your hormones can become out of balance Hormones are a group of more than 50 chemical messengers responsible for various bodily processes. “They have effects starting from the top of our head all the way down to our feet,” says Bruce Dorr, MD, a ..read more

Passion combined with knowledge can be a pathway for change, and Ellie Krieger is living proof. An enthusiastic advocate for healthy eating, Ellie is well known as host of the Food Network show, Healthy Appetite, and as host/executive producer of Ellie’s Real Good Food on Public Television. Ellie is also recently launched the Substack newsletter where she provides delicious, easy recipes and trusted information on hot nutrition items. The New York Times bestselling author is using her skills to not only teach people how to live healthier lives, but she’s also helping to all ..read more

Often, when we have a lot of unwanted weight to lose, we can feel stuck by the seemingly impossible task at hand. It can feel like only a total lifestyle overhaul could ever cause the scale to budge. So we were encouraged when we started hearing about small, ingenious food hacks — backed by serious science — that are making it easier for women to shed excess weight. The approach deals with eating a super-healthy fiber called resistant starch. “These little tricks can make a huge change in women’s gut health, hormone health and also metabolism,” contends Harvard-trained Amy Shah, MD, double boa ..read more