But don’t throw in the trowel just yet! There are plenty of colorful, easy-care plants in these five garden plans to help you overcome your most difficult landscaping problems. Heat-Loving Garden Plan No matter how hot it gets, the perennials in this simple garden plan can take all the heat that summer dishes out. (Of course, you’ll still need to provide a little water whenever the soil gets dry, especially during the first season....

“The breath is such a great anchor [to the present] because it’s with you and happening naturally all the time,” Price explains. “If you get in the habit of using your breath as an anchor, and become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, you can stop them before they gain momentum in a way that contributes to stress or anxiety.” Breathing exercises are an accessible entry point into mindfulness....

Resolving roommate conflicts is its own beast—have you tried our guide to splitting up household chores?—but creating a cohesive space that has room for every roommate’s distinct style and includes intentional furnishing selections can help eliminate tension. We spoke with Sophie Wilkinson, the head of design and construction at Common, a co-living residential company, about how her team develops shared spaces that are both tasteful and capable of diffusing roommate arguments....

Why? It’s simple. “Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels, which can decrease both puffiness and redness, and enhance the soothing sensation of products,” explains Hadley King, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City. As a general rule of thumb, “any type of cream- or gel-based product can be kept in the fridge,” says Marina Peredo, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City. On the flip side, avoid sticking anything oil-based in there....

1. Size Up the Growing Space The size of the planting area is critical when choosing a tree. To begin, what is the width of the space where you would like to plant your tree? Is the planting spot near a building, fence, or other large plants? If so, measure out how much room there is for a tree to fill without its growth being restricted. Next, take a look at the height potential for the location....

Whether or not you believe in karma—financial or otherwise—one piece of this philosophy is certainly true: When you act with respect and integrity when it comes to money (yours and that of other people in your life), you’re more likely to be in good financial standing in the future. Here’s how you should handle your financial karma if: Fix your financial faux pas: If you have the money to pay back the person you owe money to, pay it back....

In order to understand how this works, you have to be aware of how stress can impact digestion. Notice how you get butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? There’s a direct pathway from the brain to the gut—and it’s called the vagus nerve. Researchers from Switzerland find that stimulating the vagus nerve in certain ways can beneficially impact some psychological conditions like anxiety and depression. One way to do this is by breathing deeply and slowly....

Break out of (boring) crunch mode and power up your trunk with this Pilates-inspired core exercise routine, created by Kit Rich, NASM-certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor in Los Angeles. Complete this workout set three to four times a week for stronger, sturdier midsection. (B) Lift knees toward chest so shins are nearly parallel to the floor; extend arms straight out. Pull knees toward shoulders, keeping upper body still. Bring knees back to starting position....

Not only have they come up with tones for all, but their products are also genderless and encourage skin transparency when normalizing conditions like acne and eczema. The next time you’re looking for your perfect shade, take note of these reliable brands that have inclusivity embedded in their DNA. And when it comes to creating foundation, this singer-turned-entrepreneur has always prioritized a curation of colors for all complexions on the spectrum, including the darkest of darks that often can’t find the right pairing....

If you’re looking for ideas for DIY Halloween costumes for people of all ages—from kids, toddlers, and infants to adults—look no further. We used models of all ages for our DIY costume ideas, but the beauty of a DIY Halloween costume is that you can make it work for people of any size by using the right supplies. Anyone can be Little Miss Sunshine or Raining Cats and Dogs with a little elbow grease....

Outdoor Fall Activities Go apple picking(Browse the best apple orchards near you according to Yelp reviews!) Get lost in a corn maze Take a leaf-peeping road trip(Pick from these towns famous for amazing fall foliage.) Play a game of touch football Go for a hike Collect colorful fall leaves Rent a cabin in the mountains Plant bulbs in your garden for next spring Run a race Visit a pumpkin patch and pick pumpkins(Find the best pumpkin patch in your neck of the woods....

Things to Do in the Snow Have an epic snowball fight.Build a snowman.Go sledding.Catch snowflakes on your tongue.Make a snow angel.Hit the slopes.Go snowshoeingWatch the snow falling Things to Eat and Drink in Winter Bake cookies and share them with friends. Drink hot buttered rum. Make a pot of mulled wine or spiced cider. Make a big batch of chili. Bake a pie. Make (and enjoy) eggnog. Make snow cream. Bake cinnamon rolls....

One way to move more without even leaving your chair is by doing yoga. While these poses are usually performed on a mat, some yoga stretches and poses can also be modified to be done in a chair (or with a chair). This is perfect for when you’re stuck at a desk all day or just need a quick stretch without getting out the yoga mat. The surprise? You’ll get many of the same benefits sitting in a chair doing yoga as you would if you were on your mat....

One way to move more without even leaving your chair is by doing yoga. While these poses are usually performed on a mat, some yoga stretches and poses can also be modified to be done in a chair (or with a chair). This is perfect for when you’re stuck at a desk all day or just need a quick stretch without getting out the yoga mat. The surprise? You’ll get many of the same benefits sitting in a chair doing yoga as you would if you were on your mat....

The BHG 100 event on September 29 featured a slate of panels and conversations with top voices in the home, food, and garden space, including Carla Hall, Katie Lee Biegel, Dave and Jenny Marrs, Carmeon Hamilton, Jonathan Adler, Simon Doonan, and many more. On one panel, Carmeon Hamilton of Nubi Interiors (and winner of HGTV’s first season of Design Star: Next Gen), Christiane Lemieux of Lemieux et Cie, Hawa Hassan of BasBaas Somali Foods and In Bibi’s Kitchen, and Nick Cutsumpas of Netflix’s Instant Dream Home discussed how they turned their passions for food, design, and plants into their jobs....

While it might seem like some cosmic punishment, adult acne is fairly common and can stem from any number of internal and external factors. You have a little control over some of these factors (like taking off your sweaty gym clothes ASAP), while others are a little less obvious or easy to treat (like your hormones and DNA). But don’t worry, solutions exist for even the most deeply rooted causes of adult acne....

“You can move freely without being attached to, or even contracted by, a weight machine,” says Olson. “Functional moves make us better at the things that really matter in our everyday lives, such as squatting down to pick up groceries or reaching overhead to put something on a shelf.” For equipment-free strengthening, try this bodyweight exercise program, which was designed by Olson, four times a week for six weeks. In that time you’ll get stronger overall, which translates to a tighter physique, says Olson....

So, if you’re in need of a coastal getaway that won’t bust your vacation budget, check out these beautiful, affordable beach towns right here in the United States for a seaside vacation that won’t send you back home in debt. If you’re a nature fiend who loves horseback riding, birdwatching, tubing, and more, be sure to visit Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Did you know Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America?...

They can even handle even edgier style choices, such as just covering the wall space directly behind the sink. This utilitarian, near-industrial decision would pair well with the exposed pipe shower trend. With so much variety, though, comes a difficult situation: How can an average homeowner (or renter, thanks to peel-and-stick backsplashes) even hope to make a bathroom pop with the just-right arrangement of bathroom tiles? How does one decide if this bathroom décor idea should go just behind the bathroom sink or vanity, the traditional spot for a bathroom backsplash, or if it should extend all the way around the room?...

The 7.75-by-6.75-inch clothes are stiff when dry but become flexible and soft as soon as they’re damp. The all-natural, biodegradable material is incredibly absorbent, capable of holding 15 times its own weight in liquid, and is lint-free to prevent streaks. What’s more, they’re a breeze to clean. Just toss in the dishwasher or in the washing machine and they’ll be good as new again. “They are AMAZING,” one user wrote....