May 2010
7 posts
Everything You Need to Know About Onions
Find out how to choose and cook Vidalias, shallots, leeks and more
By Woman’s Day Staff
Don’t Cry for Me, Onions We know. Just the thought of them brings tears to your eyes. But it doesn’t have to be this way! When you cut onions, peel away the dry outer layers but avoid cutting into the root (flatter) end, where there’s a concentration of eyewatering sulfuric compounds. Now you’re...
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How to Conquer Your Credit Report
Learn how to request and manage your personal financial statements
By Mary Hunt
If the words “credit report” give you a queasy feeling, relax—you’re pretty normal. Most of us would rather undergo a root canal without anesthesia than cozy up with a credit report. But as uninviting as the process may seem, it’s one of the most important things you can do to get your financial house in ...
The Best Times to Save on Everything
Bag big bargains by knowing when to shop for vacations, groceries and more
By Mary Hunt
Extreme bargain hunters have something in common: timing. No matter what they’re trying to save on, they’ve got it down to a science, knowing specific days (and even the exact time of day) when a bargain is at its best. Want to save thousands? Listen to their deal-hunting secrets.
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7 Online Services That Make Your Life Easier
Get all the benefits of a personal entourage at the fraction of the price
By Petra Guglielmetti
If you’ve ever envied celebrities because of their entourages of on-call professional helpers, you’re not alone—whose life wouldn’t be a little easier with a personal chef or 24/7 chauffeur? These days, though, it’s not just the rich and famous who can enjoy such perks. You can find...
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Laundry Myths You Thought Were True
Learn the truth about how to really get your clothes clean
By Arianne Cohen
You think that… Combining bleach and detergent in the washing machine with whites is OK.
But actually… The detergent counteracts the bleach.
Instead, you should… Add bleach in the last 5 minutes of the wash cycle, so it can work alone.
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5 Ways to Get Whites Whiter
Keep your load of lights bright with these surefire tips
By Abigail L. Cuffey
Did you recently christen your crisp white button-down with a tomato sauce stain? Are your well-worn summer whites a dingy shade of yellow? Not to worry. Keeping your whites, well…white is all about strategy, so follow these proven methods to maintaining your light garments.
1. Do an Undress Check
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