To Make Ahead: Freeze dough mounds completely. Place in freezer containers and freeze up to 1 month. Bake as directed.

Date palms are best transplanted in spring or fall. Take care when transporting your specimen as the wood is very soft. Make sure the crown of the palm is supported during the process to prevent leaves from snapping off. Like when planting any other tree, dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball. Fill in around the tree with the loose soil you excavated, so the roots are barely covered....

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening 8 tablespoon water

Using herbal teas as a sleep aid has been around for centuries. “Steeping wild grasses and leaves have been part of that nighttime tradition and using Lactuca sativa [lettuce], technically an herb, is a newer twist on that process,” says Christina Meyer-Jax, RDN and health advisor for Lifesum and Gympass. In the #lettucewater videos (with 30+ million views and counting) all you have to do is grab some romaine lettuce leaves (more on the type of lettuce later) and cover it with boiling water....

First up, product claims such as “Free of [insert ingredient]” are a common instance of greenwashing. For example, a boast of “lead-free paint” isn’t really touting anything: Lead paint was banned in 1978. CFCs (or chlorofluorocarbons) are also banned. Additionally, many products are labeled as nontoxic when they contain harmful ingredients. In fact, the label “certified nontoxic” is essentially meaningless since no organization or department of the federal government regulates that term....

Plants for Creating the Large-Scale Vegetable Garden Plan Peas (Pisum sativum) Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla) Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Beets (Beta vulgaris) Carrots (Daucus carota) Onions (Allium cepa) Buttercrunch lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Green leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....

Eugenia started off as an associate editor at Elle Decor magazine, then moved to senior market editor at Domino magazine, and style director at Veranda magazine later in her career. In 2013, Eugenia transitioned to freelancing full-time, mainly as a style editor and consultant. Her content covers home trends, styling ideas, and product roundups. She’s currently based in New York City. Eugenia holds a bachelor’s degree from Williams College.

Simultaneously, awareness is growing around naturally antibacterial materials, engineered antimicrobial products, and the hygienic benefits of low-maintenance surfaces. A recent survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) shows growing popularity of low-maintenance materials as well as smart home technologies. Here’s how to incorporate these fuss-free materials and products into your home to make every room cleaner and easier to care for. Prevent the Spread of Germs in Mudrooms and Entryways Washing your hands as soon as you get home has become routine....