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If you’re in a bind for time and need to tidy up your space fast, these expert-recommended cleaning hacks will do the trick.

Despite becoming a cliché, numerous studies have proven that a clean space equals a clear mind.

This is because, to the brain, clutter represents unfinished business, which raises cortisol in the body, as well as contributes to depression and leads to decreased focus, according to Very Well Mind. 

However, on the flip side, cleaning can improve physical health and mood, boost confidence and increase focus. Psychologists recommend starting small, setting a timer and asking for help, as needed.

Cleaning is a revered ritual in some cultures, including for the Swedish who say this practice improves people’s relationship with death. Similarly, the infamous Marie Kondo…

Whether you’re hosting a holiday affair within the next couple of weeks or just contributing, you’ll love these clever party hacks our team has picked up lately on social media. From easy appetizers to napkin folding techniques for all skill levels, you may just find a new signature move!

Christmas Cheese Trees

This holiday appetizer couldn’t be any cuter, or any easier. All you need is cheese wedges, some herbs and spices, and pretzel sticks — no cooking required. You can use whatever semi-firm white cheese and toppings you like, but the combination of fresh rosemary and red pepper flakes used here by

A host on Airbnb, the home rental platform, has been criticized for leaving guests an extensive “chores list,” including loading the laundry machine, after charging a separate cleaning fee.

Brandon, a 32-year-old graduate student based in Houston, Texas, who preferred only to share his first name, told Newsweek that he, his wife and two kids as well as some friends were booked for a two-night stay at an Airbnb accommodation in San Antonio, Texas from October 13 to 15.

The booking, which was made in late September, included a cleaning fee of $165, according to a screenshot of the booking receipt for the stay that was shared with Newsweek.

Brandon said they “rented the Airbnb because the total cost for a house with three bedrooms was cheaper than three hotel rooms.”

He was “particularly…

“BEST MEAL EVER!” Margulies said of the dinner party hosted by Ina Garten and her husband Jeffrey

Ina Garten has all the tips to keep hosting fun.

On Wednesday, the Food Network host shared her own secrets for having friends over for dinner, complete with a menu that details the perfect time to throw everything together.

“Jeffrey and I had some wonderful friends for dinner on Saturday night,” Garten wrote on Instagram. She shared that she wanted the menu to “wow” her guests while still being “simple to prepare so [she] could have fun at the party, too.”

Related: Ina Garten Was Inspired to Make Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup During the Pandemic — Get Her Recipe

“It’s too stressful to…

Having a dinner party is a great way to bring your friends together and relax at home while enjoying delicious food and wine. It’s much more affordable and convenient than going out, as you don’t have to spend money on transportation or deal with slow service and extra charges.

However, one guest had an unpleasant surprise when they were asked to pay for the ingredients per person, even though they had brought a bottle of wine and were invited to the party.

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This incident was shared on the online forum Mumsnet.

A man wrote, “We were invited to a friend’s house for dinner. Took a bottle of good wine with us, we wouldn’t ever go empty-handed. We had a good meal, but they sent us a message after asking for money for each individual! This seemed…