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Joey Thurman Mini Resistance Bands, 5-Pack Mini Loop Bands for Exercise, Booty Bands for Glutes Legs and Hips, Home Gym Workout Bands

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Joey Thurman Mini Resistance Bands, 5-Pack Mini Loop Bands for Exercise, Booty Bands for Glutes Legs and Hips, Home Gym Workout Bands

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Upper Body

Use the mini resistance band to activate and strengthen key upper-body muscles like the shoulders, arms, chest, and upper back. Great for warm-ups, mobility work, and controlled strength training—at home, in the gym, or on the go.

Lower Body

Perfect for glute and hip activation, the mini resistance band helps you engage muscles that support stronger squats, lunges, and lower-body stability. Great for kickbacks, side steps, bridges, and focused leg workouts.

Core

Train your core with targeted resistance that activates abs, obliques, and hips for better stability and control. Mini resistance bands are great for warm-ups, strength circuits, and mobility-based core work anywhere.

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Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe (One Pot, Baked)

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Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe (One Pot, Baked)

This Mediterranean shrimp is the kind of dinner you make when you want something comforting and flavorful, but you absolutely do not want to babysit it. Everything bakes together in one dish, there’s no chopping involved, and the flavors feel a little elevated without being fussy. It’s simple, satisfying, and works for weeknight dinners while still feeling a little fancy.

When I’m testing recipes, I have a very specific filter: dinner has to be quick, it has to be easy, and it has to be delicious. If it takes too long, uses too many steps, or doesn’t taste good enough to justify the effort, I’m not making it again. I know how overwhelming it can feel to get into the kitchen after a long day, and the last thing anyone needs is to spend time cooking only to feel let down by the result.

Large spoon filled with Mediterranean shrimip.

I started making this recipe on a whim after realizing I had way too many jars of olives and no energy to think too hard about dinner. I’ve made it more than six times in the last three months, which is a lot considering how much I recipe test. The food processor handles the chopping, the shrimp bakes quickly, and the flavor is exactly what I want on nights when I’m burned out but still want dinner to feel worth it.

If you like this kind of easy, flavor-forward dinner, there are a few other Cooking Burnout Club shrimp recipes you might want to try too. My sun-dried tomato shrimp, shrimp burrito bowls, air fryer shrimp tacos, and cottage cheese Alfredo pasta with shrimp are all 20-minute meals that keep prep minimal and flavor high. Different vibes, same goal: quick, easy dinners that are worth making.

Ingredients to make Mediterranean Shrimp Bake.

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Key Ingredients

A full list of the ingredients is in the recipe card below, these are just a few ingredients I thought would be important to highlight.

Shrimp (peeled and deveined) – This recipe works best when the shrimp are already peeled and deveined. You don’t want to spend time peeling shrimp or removing tails. I usually buy red Argentinian shrimp from Aldi or Trader Joe’s, and the Aldi ones are my go-to. Having shrimp that’s ready to cook makes this a true low-effort meal.
Kalamata olives – Make sure the olives are already pitted. There’s no reason to add extra work here. They bring a lot of flavor to the dish and are a big part of what makes this feel Mediterranean.
Sun-dried tomatoes – I like using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil because the flavor is great. When measuring them out, try to drain off some of the oil since the dish doesn’t need extra fat. A little oil sneaking in is fine and adds flavor.
Capers – Capers add a different kind of bite than the olives, which I really like here. If you have them, I recommend using them. If not, you can just add a few extra tablespoons of olives instead.
Diced tomatoes – Use whatever diced tomatoes you have on hand, regular or fire-roasted both work. I do recommend draining off the liquid so the dish doesn’t get watery.
Balsamic vinegar – I always add a splash of balsamic vinegar to help cut through that canned tomato flavor. It’s one of my go-to shortcuts in quick meals like this and helps everything taste more balanced without needing to cook the sauce longer.

Step by step

Add olives, sun dried tomatoes and capers to food processor and pulse until chopped. Drain can of tomatoes. Add tomatoes, olive mixture, white beans, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and spices to a large casserole dish. Stir well.
Top the tomato mixture with raw shrimp (that is peeled, deveined and tails removed). Don’t stir. Bake in 425F oven for 14 minutes. When done baking, stir and serve hot.

Tips for success

Pulse the olive and sun-dried tomato mixture just until chopped, not into a paste.
Combine everything except the shrimp first, then place the shrimp on top so they cook properly without overcooking.
Stir everything together after baking, once the shrimp are cooked.

White casserole dish filled with Mediterranean shrimp recipe.

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Quinoa (optional for serving)

Preheat oven to 425F.
Add olives, sundried tomatoes and capers to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.

¼ cup Kalamata olives, ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons capers
Drain a can of diced tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to a large casserole dish. Add the kalamata olive mixture along with a can of drained and rinsed white beans, olive oil (you can use some of the oil the sundried tomatoes are packed in if you want), balsamic vinegar, italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Stir well to combine.

28 oz. can diced tomatoes, 1 can white beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt
Add the defrosted shrimp to the top of this dish (be sure to drain off any of the liquid from defrosting, it’s not good). Don’t mix the shrimp in.

1 pound large shrimp
Bake in 425F oven for 14 minutes
After baking, stir the shrimp in with the other ingredients to get it coated in flavor.
Serve with quinoa, cous cous, rice or pasta.

Recipe tips:

Drain the diced tomatoes before adding them.
Adjust cook time based on shrimp size:
- Large shrimp: as written
- Medium shrimp: reduce cook time by ~2 minutes
- Small shrimp: reduce cook time by ~3 minutes
Nutrition information includes the quinoa.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: baked shrimp recipe, mediterranean baked shrimp, mediterranean shrimp, shrimp with olives and sundried tomatoes

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Optional Add-Ins

Feta or Parmesan, stirred in at the end if you want a cheesy finish
Crushed red pepper flakes or Calabrian chili oil for heat
Baby spinach, added right after the shrimp comes out of the oven and stirred in until wilted

Bowl filled with Mediterranean shrimp and quinoa.

How I Serve This

I usually serve this Mediterranean shrimp over quinoa to make it a full meal. I cook the quinoa in the Instant Pot so everything is ready in about 20 minutes, but you can absolutely keep this flexible.

Microwavable quinoa or frozen quinoa both work great here. You could also serve this over cous cous, pasta or rice, whether that’s made in the Instant Pot, on the stove, frozen, or microwaved. Use whatever makes dinner easiest that night.

How to Care for Epiphyllums Indoors

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Humidity

In their natural habitats, ambient humidity would fulfill a portion of their moisture needs, so water vapor is an important element of the environment for these cacti.

Epiphyllums will be happiest in conditions with at least 50 percent humidity.

There are a few different ways you can increase relative humidity, if needed. Misting the foliage with water from a spray bottle is an easy, low budget way to start.

Another method is to situate your houseplants in groupings to create a more humid microclimate.

Finally, if you want to step up your efforts a bit, using a humidifier near orchid cacti is an excellent way to help raise relative humidity.

Fertilizing

Starting about a month after flowering, begin fertilizing your orchid cactus with a gentle, balanced fertilizer to encourage foliage growth.

Young orchid cacti that are not expected to bloom can be fertilized this way starting a bit earlier, in early spring.

Dr. Earth’s Pump and Grow Indoor House Plant Food is a gentle fertilizer with a ratio of 1-1-1 (NPK) that will help nourish the cactus and encourage foliage growth.

A close up of a bottle of Dr Earth Indoor Plant Food isolated on a white background.

Dr. Earth’s Pump and Grow Indoor House Plant Food

You’ll find a 16-ounce pump container of Dr. Earth’s Pump and Grow Indoor House Plant Food available for purchase at Arbico Organics.

This or a similar product can be applied every two weeks from spring through autumn.

And to encourage blooming, switch to a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late autumn, then stop fertilizing during winter.

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application.

Any fertilizers with NPK ratios higher than 10-10-10 should be diluted.

Species and Cultivars

Choosing which type of epiphyllum to grow is lots of fun – there are so many choices!

Epiphyllums are sold as potted plants, rooted cuttings, or unrooted cuttings.

A close up horizontal image of two epiphyllum flowers growing indoors.

Some nurseries sell specimens that have been identified by their species or cultivar name, while others may just offer selections labeled as “white,” “yellow,” or “red,” in reference to bloom colors.

Now, let’s start looking at a few options!

Ackermannii

Commonly known as “red orchid cactus,” Disocactus ackermannii was formerly classified as an Epiphyllum species.

It’s still commonly referred to as E. ackermannii, which is considered a synonym.

This spring-blooming species bears red flowers that reach up to six inches across, remaining on the plant for a few days.

A close up horizontal image of the bright red flowers of Disocactus ackermannii growing in a pot. — *D. ackermannii*. Photo by Georgfotoart, Wikimedia Commons, via CC BY-SA.

Stems range from seven inches to three feet long and have prominent veins and undulating margins.

D. ackermannii received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 2012.

D. Ackermannii Red Orchid Cactus

You’ll find red-flowered D. ackermannii plants in six-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens Store via Amazon.

Fishbone

Disocactus anguliger, formerly classified as Epiphyllum anguliger is also known as zig zag or ric rac cactus.

This epiphyte grows up to 18 inches tall and 36 inches wide with unique zig-zagging stems that trail out of hanging baskets or over the sides of pots.

It features large yellow and white flowers that are trumpet-shaped with elongated, funnel-shaped petals.

Learn more about growing fishbone cactus here.

Guatemalense

Commonly known as “curly locks orchid cactus,” this naturally occurring subspecies has undulating stems that look like big, wavy locks of hair on older specimens.

Stems have a prominent midvein.

Classified as Epiphyllum hookeri ssp. guatemalense but also sometimes as E. guatemalense, this member of the Epiphyllum genus produces white blooms.

This variety is also sometimes called “curly sue” or Epiphyllum guatemalense ‘Monstrose.’

Oxypetalum

“Queen of the night” is the common name for the most well-known member of the Epiphyllum genus, E. oxypetalum.

This orchid cactus species, also known as “Dutchman’s pipe cactus,” has funnel-shaped, night-blooming flowers that can reach over seven inches wide.

A close up horizontal image of the white flowers of Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) growing indoors. — Queen of the Night (*E. oxypetalum*).

The showy, fragrant blooms are white with gold sepals, and are short-lived, lasting one night only.

E. oxypetalum has stems that can reach up to 10 feet or more.

This species is also known as “lady of the night,” and “night-blooming cereus.” It shares those two names, as well as “queen of the night” with a few types of desert cacti that are members of the Cereus genus, such as C. peruvianus.

You’ll want to be sure you choose the right “queen of the night” for your purposes, since these two types of cacti have different care needs.

You’ll find a queen of the night epiphyllum in two-gallon pots available from Planet Desert.

Maintenance

In general, species plants bloom in the spring, while hybrids bloom in summer or fall.

Epiphyllums can take between three and seven years to produce blooms, depending on the species or cultivar and the growing conditions.

A close up vertical image of orange epiphyllum flowers.

There are several steps you can take to encourage blooming.

First, make sure the cactus is in an appropriately sized pot.

For epiphyllums to set blooms, they need to have enough light. Exposing plants to some direct sunlight in the morning will encourage blooming.

The Health Care Handbook: A Clear and Concise Guide to the United States Health Care System

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The Health Care Handbook: A Clear and Concise Guide to the United States Health Care System

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Described in the New York Times as “an astonishingly clear ‘user’s manual’ that explains our health care system and the policies that will change it,” The Health Care Handbook, by Drs. Elisabeth Askin and Nathan Moore, offers a practical, neutral, and readable overview of the U.S. health care system in a compact, convenient format. The fully revised third edition provides concise coverage on health care delivery, insurance and economics, policy, and reform—all critical components of the system in which health care professionals work. Written in a conversational and accessible tone, this popular, highly regarded handbook serves as a “one stop shop” for essential facts, systems, concepts, and analysis of the U.S. health care system, providing the tools you need to confidently evaluate current health care policy and controversies.

Provides essential introductory coverage while also offering depth and focus gained through the authors’ experience over three editions of this best-selling handbook

Features framing questions at the start of each chapter to help spur thought and discussion of the topics

Contains a new section that synthesizes how multiple issues throughout the book come together in the example of hospital readmissions reduction policy

Includes more data visualization such as maps and infographics for quick comprehension of complex information

Offers multiple viewpoints and suggested readings so readers can develop their own opinions on key topics

Used as a curricular resource in more than 150 training programs nationwide, including schools of medicine, nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business, sociology, pre-medical, health administration, health law, and health policy; also used for employee training in a variety of organizations within the pharmaceutical, medical device, health care system, health insurance, and health IT fields

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We spent our first years of medical school struggling to educate ourselves about health care in the United States, but every source we found was biased, overly academic, or narrowly focused. It was too hard for a beginner to get a clear picture of the system.

So we decided to write the book we wished we’d had: an explanation of the U.S. healthcare system… in one simple, practical, and neutral overview.

The U.S. health care system is vast and complex. Books about it shouldn’t be.

“…an astonishingly clear ‘user’s manual’ that explains our health care system and the policies that will change it.” — The New York Times

Finally, a practical, neutral and readable overview of the U.S. health care system — and in just over 200 pages.

Written by two practicing physicians, the Handbook is essential reading for health care providers, health professions students, and the public alike. The updated 3rd edition of this best-seller includes new sections covering hospital re-admissions, drug pricing, and value-based care.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ LWW
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 24, 2023
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Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
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Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
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Sautéed Green Beans

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Make this easy sautéed green beans recipe with a handful of simple ingredients. This recipe is quick to prepare and a simple way to serve a delicious veggie that pairs well with almost any meal.

Pedal Resistance Bands with Handles, Upgrade Women Exercise Bands for Full Body Training, Core, ABS, Legs, Glutes, Arms, Pilates, Physical Therapy, Strength, Sit Up Equipment for Home Workout

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One Pot Lasagna Soup with Ground Chicken

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One Pot Lasagna Soup with Ground Chicken

Lasagna soup is for nights when you want all the cozy, familiar flavors of lasagna without committing to the full lasagna experience. This version comes together in about 20 minutes, uses one pot, and delivers that rich, comforting vibe without layers, assembly, or a sink full of dishes. It’s hearty, filling, and feels like real dinner, not a shortcut that tastes like one.

This recipe came directly from my own cooking burnout. When energy is low, I look for ways to get dinner on the table fast using every shortcut available, without sacrificing flavor.

Large spoonful of ground chicken lasagna soup being scooped from pot.

I tested this soup multiple times to make sure it stayed simple but still hit the way lasagna should. Some versions didn’t work, especially when I skipped the cottage cheese. The cottage cheese gave the soup the creamy texture I was looking for without adding any extra steps.

To keep this as easy as possible, the pasta cooks right in the pot, we use a jar of marinara, and skip sautéing onions altogether. No blending, no extra pans, no advanced prep. Just a lasagna soup that works on a tired weeknight.

If cozy, one-pot dinners are your thing, there are a few other Cooking Burnout Club favorites you might enjoy too. My tomato gnocchi soup and Italian white bean soup follow the same low-effort, high-comfort approach. And if you’re craving something a little different but just as easy, pizza beans or creamy gnocchi marinara with white beans are both great options to keep in rotation. Same comforting flavors, same minimal energy required.

Ingredients to make chicken lasagna soup on marble countertop.

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Key ingredients

You can find a full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, this is just a highlight of some key ingredients:

Marinara sauce – This is where most of the flavor comes from, so use a marinara you actually enjoy. I usually grab whatever I already have on hand, but since the ingredient list is short, the flavor of the sauce really matters here.
Pasta – You can use any pasta you like, but I love using mafalda pasta because it looks like little lasagna noodles and fits the vibe of this soup perfectly. It gives you that lasagna feel without the work. Use whatever pasta you already have if that’s easier.
Cottage cheese – I use cottage cheese to give the soup a creamy, comforting texture because it’s what I always have on hand. I prefer 4% cottage cheese since it’s less tangy than fat free cottage cheese. There’s no need to blend it or do anything fancy. If you’d rather use ricotta, that works too.

Step by step

Tips for success

Don’t overcook the chicken – When cooking the ground chicken, you’re just looking for it to be barely cooked through. It will continue cooking as the soup simmers, so stopping early helps keep it tender.
No blending required – There’s no need to blend the cottage cheese. It melts right into the soup and creates a creamy texture without extra steps.

White bowl filled with lasagna soup, spoon resting in the bowl.

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Cook ground chicken in a large pot over medium heat 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.

1 pound ground chicken
Add tomato paste, italian seasoning, salt and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.

1 tablespoon italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Add 1 cup vegetable broth and scrape down the bottom of the pot. Add the rest of the vegetable broth and jar of marinara. Turn up heat and cover. Bring to a boil.

4 cups vegetable broth, 24 ounces marinara sauce
Add pasta and cook according to directions.

12 oz gluten free pasta
With 1 minute left, add cottage cheese and frozen spinach. Stir well.

2 cups frozen spinach, 1 cup cottage cheese
Serve in bowls, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

½ cup parmesan cheese

Top tips

Stir the pasta as it cooks – The pasta cooks in limited liquid, so stirring occasionally prevents sticking.
Adjust thickness if needed – Add more water or broth if you want a thinner soup.
Use as little as 8 oz. of pasta for this, especially if you want it to be more like soup.
Leftovers note– This soup is thick, and the pasta will continue to absorb liquid as it sits. When reheating, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it back up. If you know you’ll want leftovers that stay more soup-like, you can cook the pasta separately and add it when reheating, but that does add an extra step.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: ground chicken soup, high protein lasagna soup, lasagna soup

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Winter Skincare For Glowing Skin

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Many of us notice itchier, flakier, and more uncomfortable skin during the colder months. Cold weather, less sunlight, and dry indoor air all have a negative impact on skin health. Here are some strategies for keeping your skin happy and healthy this winter that go beyond just using lotion!

For many of us, winter is a time of cold weather. And if you live in the far northern regions, like the Arctic Circle, then you’re dealing with even more frequent colder temperatures. Cold winter air and indoor heating dry skin out. We also experience a dip in vitamin D levels in the winter due to less sunlight. This leads to a damaged skin barrier and loss of hydration.

The Reason Behind Winter Skincare

Using moisturizing skincare products that help add hydration back into the top layers of the skin is important. Also, using heavier creams and lotions that create more of a barrier from the elements. Winter is also a time of less sunlight and usually less sun exposure, which is what our skin needs to synthesize vitamin D.

The lower our vitamin D levels are, the higher the risk of overall inflammation from our immune system. Low vitamin D levels also play a role in our skin health, including an increased risk of eczema and psoriasis.

When dry air and low temperatures hit, our skin barrier doesn’t function as well and we’re more likely to notice damage. Keratinocytes make up 90% of the epidermis, our skin’s outer layer. They release pro-inflammatory cytokines and cortisol that makes skin even more reactive to irritants. This is why your normal skincare routine may not cut it once colder weather comes around.

Increasing hydration and protecting the skin barrier are a must this time of year!

Heating Things Up

Another surprising way to increase our skin’s resilience to the elements may be to expose it to more of them. Sauna exposure increases skin circulation, boosts skin hydration, and helps maintain skin pH for more resilient skin. It helps our skin lose less moisture, especially when exposed to dry, winter air. Research shows sauna also helps our skin recover faster from water loss and skin pH disruption.

There’s also some evidence that contrast therapy, alternating between really hot and really cold temperatures may also help. Many traditional northern cultures and even athletes alternate between sauna sessions and cold exposure. This helps our skin become more resilient and handle temperature fluctuations better.

Tweaking Our Environment

Increasing humidity in the home with a humidifier also helps restore moisture to skin. If you have indoor heating, which is likely in most areas, this pulls moisture from the air. The dry air in turn then pulls moisture from your skin, further increasing dehydration.

Your home can feel as dry as the desert, but it may actually be even worse. Indoor humidity can drop to 10-20% with the heater on, while the Sahara Desert hovers at about a 25% humidity level. What follows is tight, dry skin that’s more easily damaged. You can also notice more fine lines and wrinkles forming. No, thank you!

Hydration at a Cellular Level

Something else I’ve been using lately that I’ve found has made a big difference in my hydration levels is structured water. There’s some fascinating research about the molecular structure of natural water found in springs and melting glaciers. Evidence suggests that structured water hydrates us at a cellular level much more efficiently.

I’ve noticed better hydration myself since switching to structured water. If you don’t have access to a natural and clean spring in your backyard, you can also run filtered water through the Mayu Swirl, which is what I do. You can learn more about Mayu here and get a discount with code wellnessmama.

And of course, keeping up with minerals helps cellular hydration to keep skin healthy from the inside out. I’ll rotate through different minerals and salt water depending on what I feel like that day.

Winter Skincare Products to Get

While hydration starts from the inside, using products topically on skin at the same time can still be really helpful. I’m a big fan of making my own products, but there are some really good natural skincare products available now in stores and online. Here are some of my favorite brands to buy healthy skincare from, including lotions, serums, and balms for winter skincare.

Alitura – check out their moisturizer and night cream
Annmarie Gianni – their herbal facial oil is a favorite
One Skin – this uses patented peptides for science-driven natural skincare
Toups & Co – their tallow face balm is a must have

DIY Winter Skincare

If you’re a DIY person, then I’ve got plenty of different skincare recipes to help your skin feel its best. While I’ve come up with tons of recipes I love over the years, here are some that work best in colder, drier weather.

Lotions and Balms

Use these on your face and body for more moisturized skin. Oil-based products help provide a protective barrier on skin to aid in moisture retention and prevent damage from the elements.

Face and Body Scrubs

Moisturizing is important, but you may also notice flaky skin this time of year. Scrubs can help to gently remove dead skin cells so you can start with a clean slate. The key is to use scrubs that aren’t overly harsh on skin and still provide some protection with nourishing oils.

Love Your Lips

Lips can really take a beating, feel dry, and start to peel. Drinking lots of water with minerals helps, but sometimes you just need a trusty lip balm. I also love using a good lip scrub first to get rid of the peeling skin and that dry, gummy feeling.

Face Moisturizing

What works well on the rest of our skin doesn’t always work best on our delicate facial skin. Here are some of my favorites to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and rough spots and nourish the skin on my face.

A Soothing Soak

Nothing beats a nice, relaxing soak in the tub. Be sure to use warm, but not piping hot water, which can worsen moisture loss from skin. Don’t have a bathtub? Try a foot bath!

You don’t have to do everything all at once, but pick a few skincare items you love and give them a try. It’s nice to have a little pampering session in between running kids to practices, changing diapers, cooking meals, and everything else us moms do!

What are some of your favorite ways to care for your skin during winter? Leave a comment and let us know!

GPOD on the Road: Trolls at the North Carolina Arboretum

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GPOD on the Road: Trolls at the North Carolina Arboretum

Happy Friday, GPODers!

During the worst of the winter months, many of us retreat to the warmth and comfort of our indoor spaces. However, if you’re lucky enough to reside in a milder climate or find an attraction or activity that is worth bundling up for, the winter months are still a wonderful time to immerse yourself in the outdoors. Today, Beth Tucker from Waxhaw, North Carolina (Beth’s Early Summer Garden, Early Spring in Beth’s North Carolina Garden, Irises and More in Beth’s Garden, etc.), is sharing an incredible opportunity to get outside, support an excellent arboretum, and do a little reflecting on our environment. She recently made a trip to The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, and experienced the traveling sculpture installation called Trolls: A Field Study by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. There are 12 “Baby Troll” sculptures in this exhibition that range from 7 to 9 feet tall and are crafted from completely reclaimed and salvaged materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets, and twigs. Their stop in North Carolina is the first stop in North America, where they are “embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.” The trolls will be at The North Carolina Arboretum until February 17 and will move on to South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Estates, California, in March.

This “on the road” isn’t about gardens so much as the magical creatures that can be found there. Thomas Dambo creates these marvelous trolls out of reclaimed lumber—these are from his Trolls: A Field Study installation at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. We had such a wonderful time “troll hunting”; there were many children and dogs participating, wandering along the paths searching for the elusive trolls!

First up is the leader of the pack, a tenacious troll named Taks. In the lore of this exhibition, Taks was the first baby troll to wander out into the human world and, dumbfounded by what he saw, returned to his 11 siblings to bring them with him on this field study.

Next up is the artist of the bunch, named Wilde. A section of broken branch serves as a troll-sized writing utensil that is used to depict a human in a state most often seen by these trolls: behind a cellphone camera to take a photo. What a poignant yet humorous statement on how we interact with art!

And here’s a better view of Wilde, allowing you to see the incredibly expressive faces Dambo is able to create with reclaimed wood.

Many of Dambo’s trolls have a mischievous nature to them, and the trolls in this series are no different. It is not visible in this photo, but Bignut is attentively holding a string to a human-sized trap.

Boge is another curious troll trying to get a closer look. Many of Dambo’s sculptures encourage interaction, offering long limbs to climb onto or an outstretched hand to get into. This is even more prominent in the Field Study exhibition as the baby trolls explore and observe humankind. Boge’s clasping hands invite visitors to climb inside and offer themselves up for the troll’s amusement.

Lastly, a simple troll named Valle reminds us all to slow down. Surrounded by the stripped-back winter landscape, Valle shows us that rest can be just as important as action.

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing art installation with us, Beth! I was in awe of Dambo’s sculptures at Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this exhibition makes it to a botanical garden or arboretum closer to me.

Have you visited any public gardens this winter? From holiday light displays to art exhibitions and conservatory plant collections, there is often still plenty to see and do that help support these vital institutions when visitation slows. Consider telling us about your favorite public garden to visit in the comments, or consider sharing photos of your last trip with the blog. Follow the NEW directions below to submit your photos to Garden Photo of the Day!

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85 Easy And Healthy Meal Prep Ideas

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These 85 meal prep recipes feature breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. This collection features our best recipes for you to be able meal plan and meal prep successfully for you and your family.