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Flow. An elusive idea, one that evokes images of people lost in a moment, completely immersed in the task at hand. Time falls away, the world disappears, and there is only you and the activity.

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The Passover Seder is one of the most important meals that Jewish people eat all year, and there is no arguing that the symbolism and ritual associated with the dinner is far more meaningful than the décor. That said, given that family and friends use the first two nights of the week-long holiday to gather around the table, it would be nice if that table looked beautiful.

Whether you use your grandparents’ china or your 6-year-old’s hand-painted Seder plate, we asked stylish people (like Jonathan Adler and Gail Simmons!) to share tips to modernize and design your table while still honoring your family’s traditions.

Borrow their advice, or get inspired to create your own rituals this year, and craft a table setting that reflects your personal style.

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Day 334 Of 360

5 rounds of:

Each round is to be as heavy as possible. Carry starts at the top of the 5th deadlift.

If suitable weight kettlebells are not available, get creative and make it work with what you have. If dumbbells are available at suitable weights, elevate them off the ground to mid-shin height using plates or blocks.

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Although I’ve never heard anyone declare doing chores as their utmost favorite activity, most of us like to at least keep a tidy home. Depending on your personality, household chores can either be an extreme nuisance or a therapeutic activity. No matter where you’re at, it turns out doing certain household chores can damage your […]

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Dozens of things can contribute to icky, chapped lips such as exposure to cold air, breathing with an open mouth, licking your lips, dehydration and using irritating cosmetics. Use these five home remedies to get baby soft lips no matter what season it is. A word about commercial lip products Before we dive into natural […]

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Some people — yours truly included! — are always claiming that pizza is super easy to make at home. And in many ways it is. Pizza dough is simple to make, and once it’s stretched out you just have to top it and bake it in a hot oven.

But even I consider stretching the dough a pain point. This winter I challenged myself to make better pizza at home and learned that just five small things can make stretching pizza dough a whole lot easier, and now I’m passing these tips on to you.

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Mornings are made for cinnamon rolls. Yeasty, tender dough swirled with a fragrant cinnamon filling and smeared with sweet icing — what’s not to like? I love smelling the yeast as it perks up in a warm bath of milk and sugar; feeling the dough come together between my hands; sprinkling sweetened cinnamon over the top, always knowing that I’ll add a little more than what is necessary; and rolling the soft dough and watching that elegant swirl form.

With a few swipes of a knife, generously-sized rolls are ready for the oven. Run to the kitchen, friends, because these easy-to-make gluten-free cinnamon buns deliver on every desire, craving, and expectation you’ve ever had for a truly delicious homemade cinnamon roll.

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I really like baking and eating cookies. As someone who has done plenty of both, I am also well-versed in the forever debate around cookies: crisp and crunchy or soft and chewy? I have my own opinions, but one thing is for sure — no matter where you fall on the issue, no one likes a burnt cookie.

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Beef brisket is a special cut of meat that only gets cooked a few times a year, mostly during holidays or other celebrations. That tender sliced beef is a real showstopper, but it does need a few sides to fill up guests and the table.

Select two or three of these recipes and you’ll have an easy menu to delight your holiday guests. These are 10 side dish recipes that are perfect to serve alongside beef brisket.

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We all work so hard to make our homes beautiful, relaxing spaces where we can host our friends and family. So what if I told you that by merely uttering one little word, you could derail all the positive, beautiful attributes of your home in the eyes of your guests? Please, I beg you, never say this!

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