If you think nail biting is a bad habit restricted to kids, think again. In fact, according to recent studies, between 20 to 30 percent of adults still consider themselves to be nail-biters. Obviously, nail-biting is conducive to maintaining healthy, well-groomed nails, but aside from aesthetics, it’s also fairly dangerous due to the potential of ingesting trapped bacteria and debris hiding under them — and this is especially worrisome during these unprecedented times — yikes. So whether you’re a chronic, lifelong nail nibbler or just take to the dirty habit during times of stress (nail-biting and anxiety tend to go hand in hand for many people, BTW), we’ve got the lowdown on how to stop biting your nails for good, once and for all.

A tried and true trick is, of course, getting regular manicures (especially if you’re the type of person who tends to opt for gel, dip, or acrylic manis), but with many nail salons still shut down due to the pandemic, this method is a bit more tricky to try as of late, so we’ve rounded up a few additional, at-home-friendly ways to help you quit the habit without the help of a salon tech. See below for a few tips and tricks to help you ~finally~ quit your nail-biting addiction cold turkey (or gradually, if you’d prefer).

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1. Cut Your Nails Extra Short

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QOOQI Nail Clippers Set

This may seem painfully obvious, but if your nails are already cut super-short, the temptation (and well, opportunity in general) will be less appealing when you’re fighting the urge to chomp on down. In addition to trimming them often, you’ll also want to make sure to keep them clean — just in case you can’t fight the urge. This two-pack set comes with a larger size metal clipper for toenails and tougher fingernails, as well as a smaller one with a metal file attached.

Buy: QOOQI Nail Clippers Set $7.99

2. Bitter-Tasting Nail Polish

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Dermelect RESIST Nail Bite Inhibitor + Restorative Treatment

If you’ve ever attempted to break the habit before, you’re likely already familiar with anti-nail-biting polishes formulated to have an extra unpleasant, bitter flavor to deter you from chomping down on your nails. But trust me, Dermelect’s multi-purpose RESIST Nail Biting Inhibitor is an absolute game-changer that will not only help you stop biting your nails, but also repair and restore the health of them in the process.

It’s infused with Bittrex (a bitter, nail-biting deterrent), but also damage-repairing peptides, nourishing vitamin E, and sunflowers to help restore balanced hydration levels. Unlike other nail-biting polishes on the market, RESIST’s is formated with a  ‘just right’ amount of its primary active ingredient and helps bring your stubby nails back to life with its additional bonus ingredients. Even if you ~don’t~ bite your nails, this formula is also great for repairing damage from acrylics or helping to strengthen naturally weak nails.

3. Yoga & Meditation for Stress Management

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Online Courses

If you find you resort to biting your nails when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, try addressing the underlying issue and indulge in a mind-full anxiety-reducing practice like yoga or meditation before resorting to old habits. There are plenty of free and reasonably-priced online yoga classes as well as guided meditation videos and apps to help you safely practice from the comfort of your home.

4. Find a Tangible Distraction

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Paradix Hand Grip Stress-Relieving Ball

Stress balls and hand grips can be an actually helpful way to relieve stress and pent-up tension, but they also serve as a great quick-fix distraction to occupy your hands and re-center your mind when you’re feeling the urge to bite your nails. This pack comes with three balls, so we suggest keeping one in your car, your bedside table, and wherever else you find yourself tempted to bite your nails periodically.

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5. DIY Manicures & Artificial Nails

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KISS Salon Acrylic Natural Nails

If you’re wearing fake nails — whether they’re press-on on glue-on, bringing the salon home will naturally help prevent you from biting your nails. Opt for a salon-inspired glue-on set to get the look of a professional acrylic set, or purchase a DIY Powder Dip Kit from luxury brands like Revel Powder Dip or Nail Boo Dip Kit. It’s the best physical shield you’ll find, TBH.

Buy: KISS Glue-On Nails $8.99

Kristin Cavallari’s White Scalloped Serving Tray Instagram Stories

Kristin Cavallari Instagram Decor

The charcuterie board trend is pretty hot right now—Millennials recently being credited for the food art glow-up on social media—and why not? The pairing of meats, cheese, fruits, and grains really is a form of art. So much so, that it’s become a source of income for the more ambitious, talented of charcuterie artists.

Kristin Cavallari took to Instagram Stories to share her charcuterie board skills and hit the visual display out of the park, leaving the rest of us with mouths watering. As if charcuterie boards couldn’t get any more elegant, even on the most basic of boards, Kristin used a white, scalloped serving tray for hers that totally leveled up her food art. I’m all for art that results in a full belly, especially if there is wine to accompany it.

Until next time,

Chelsie

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Every grandmother has her story. I may not know each of you personally, but I know that, like me, you’ve had loves and losses, trials and triumphs. But where does that story live – other than in your heart and mind?

For those of us with grandchildren, or “Grands” as I like to call them, there comes a point in our lives when we begin to think about this life story and how our Grands will remember us. This is our legacy, and it means everything. What is yours?

What Do You Call a 21^st-Century Grandmother?

Today’s 21^st-century grandmother is so different than grandmothers from yesteryear. And yet, in so many ways we are the same.

I am convinced there is an unspoken bond between a grandmother and her grandchild. I loved and admired my grandfathers, as I am sure you did, but I loved and had a bond with both my grandmothers that was beyond. Oh, how I admired them!

I can recall listening to my grandmothers’ tones of voice and their laughter. I mimicked their mannerisms, style of dress, and even the way they decorated their table for the holidays.

From generation to generation… we are now the grandmothers, and we have the same internal bond with our grandchildren as we did with our grandmothers.

And yet, we are different in many ways. One very interesting way we differ is that many grandmothers today choose the title by which their Grands refer to them. She may pick, Abuelita or Bubbie or Grandma or, in my case, “Honey.”

We have also broken the stereotype of who a grandmother is. We are not just needling and baking cookies! (Although both are wonderful endeavors.)

Some grandmothers have traveled the world, and others go near and far by watching National Geographic on their television screen, or they read books on the history and cultures of places around the world, that pique their fancies.

Still other grandmothers have blended families, some live with their grandchildren, and others live far away from family. One thing we all have is that bond, that tie, that love between grandchild and grandmother. Which brings up another concern…

Staying Connected to Grands, Near and Far

Many of us live a distance away from our Grands. But you can stay connected! (If you didn’t know how to Zoom before 2020, you certainly know now!) With a big, bustling family – including 25 grandchildren – I think it’s fair to say, I’m a pro.

I know it can be challenging, and disheartening, when attempting to stay connected to far away Grands, but it can be done. And it is worth the effort.

Start by embracing technology! It’s fine to send cards and gifts; however, don’t become upset if you don’t receive phone calls and letters in return. Today’s kids do everything on their smartphones and the savvy grandmother stays connected by communicating with them on their level.

Also, encourage your adult children and your Grands to send pictures – via text or social media, of course – as often as possible. Pictures and videos are no longer for special occasions, as today’s young adults are accustomed to capturing absolutely everything digitally! That’s a win for grandparents like us.

It’s time to get social, grandparents. Your adult kids and Grands are! They likely use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even Snapchat daily. Get to know these networks as much as you can – if you haven’t already.

I realize you did not grow up with this technology as your Grands did, but you are a 21st-century grandmother… you got this!

Your Life’s Story, a Forever Heirloom

It is essential that you share your heritage with your Grands. This is why I am so excited to share with you my book, Stories for my Grandchild. This book is a way for you to leave – in a gorgeous, hard-bound journal – your life story.

I wanted you to be able to leave, in your words, a book your grandchildren would press to their heart and think, “This is my grandmother. She is part of me.” This is your life story to share with your grandchildren. Every grandchild wants to hear stories from their grandmother about her life.

I have written questions for you to answer in your handwriting. My questions invite you to tell the story of your life. You are writing your memoir, a keepsake to be passed down from generation to generation.

The book is a keepsake journal of your life, your values, your family history, and your wisdom and dreams for your Grands that you will pen in your own words and gift to your Grands as a ‘keeper’, a lifetime heirloom.

What do your grandchildren call you? How do you stay connected to grandchildren near and far? Have you found effective ways to pass on your life’s values to your grandchildren? Please share your creative ideas with our community!

Having the right plants makes gardening much easier. Still, they can’t do all the work for you. Every garden requires a lot of preparation and maintenance.

And pretty soon, you will be caught up in a frenzy of seed sowing, nurturing, and growing your plants. To get a head start, use the rest of the winter season to organize your thoughts and plan gardening activities for the spring.

Get Your Shed in Order

Now is the perfect time to oil hinges and sharpen blades. Go over your tools and see if any of them needs upgrading. Spring-time gardening is much easier when you have the right equipment.

To give bladed tools a thorough clean, use a scourer, hot water, and strong detergent. To make sure all of your blades will be sharp, get a mill knife. You should also add penetrating oil to prevent corrosion.

No digging or cutting job is too difficult when you have a sharp, well-oiled implement. By maintaining and cleaning your tools, you will also increase their lifespan and save money.

It’s also a good idea to replenish your supplies before spring arrives. Stock up on soil amendments and make sure you have enough fertilizer. If you want to make tomato cages for yourself, now is a good time to pre-assemble them.

Prune

Winter is the perfect time to prune fig trees, boxwoods, hornbeam, maple, oak, and many other plants that are still dormant.

Because you can still see the branch structure well, late winter and early spring are perfect times to prune old wood. This allows you to shape the plant before the buds start to flower. Now is also a great time to prune woody ornamentals.

But there are a couple of things you should consider before you go snip-happy. You need to take some precautions in order to avoid inadvertently spreading harmful bacteria and fungi to your plants.

Sterilize your pruners with some isopropyl alcohol and a clean rag before each cut. In fact, you should clean and disinfect all of your gardening tools and containers.

Secondly, you shouldn’t prune plants that bloom on old wood at this time of year. These include Weigela, Kalmia (Mountain Laurel), Magnolia, Syringa (Lilac), Hydrangea Macrophylla (Bigleaf), Camellia, and spring-blooming Spirea. If you have any of these plants, wait until after the bloom season to prune them.

To ensure that the plant has enough nutrients to deal with its wounds, it is a good idea to add a little fertilizer to the soil whenever you are pruning your plants.

Clear Out Debris, Mulch, and Weeds

Remove the debris, mulch, weeds, and everything else that’s in the way until you’re back to bare soil. To make use of the organic debris, you can create a compost pile.

You should rake away the “fresh” mulch to expose the soil. As for well-composted organic matter and debris, you can leave it where it is.

Be on the lookout for any weeds that may still be alive. You should remove them from the soil. Then, you can either place them in the middle of the working compost pile (so that the heat will kill them) or you can burn them.

Prepare the Soil

Start preparing your garden beds once the frost lifts and the soil becomes workable. Soil tends to become compacted in the winter. As soon as it gets a bit warmer, you should loosen it back up by turning it or tilling it.

This can be arduous work if you have a big garden, so it may be a good idea to buy or rent a garden tiller. You can use it to work the soil to a depth of 12″ or 14″. Make sure to mix in any leaf litter or mulch that is well-composted.

When you’re done with this step, you can add amendments and compost. You should add a healthy layer of compost if you have poor or clay-based soil.

To help the soil settle and release pockets, level it with a rake and water it lightly. This will improve the soil’s moisture-retention, nutrient content, and texture.

If the soil is very poor, you also have the option of planting a raised garden bed above it. If you want to put your whole garden to good use, check out some of these ideas.

Start Collecting Rainwater

To make the most of seasonal rainfall, install water butts in your garden. Most of the year’s rain falls in late winter and early spring, so now is the best time to harvest it.

You are doing the environment a huge favor by collecting rainwater. Water companies resort to groundwater reserves in the hotter months. This is costly for consumers and harmful to the environment.

Moreover, rainwater is the best type of water for gardening. Since tap water is slightly alkaline, Rhododendrons, Camellias, blueberries, and other Ericaceous plants particularly like rainfall.

Position the water butt underneath a downpipe from your shed or house. You’ll need to get a diverter kit if you’ve got a closed drainpipe.

Do you have a garden or backyard that you maintain? How do you prepare it for springtime? What are you planning to do with your garden space this year? Please share below!

The Bachelor Fashion: Season 25 Women Tell All

On this week’s episode of The Bachelor it’s the much-anticipated Women Tell All where the women return to rip each others hair out spill more deets on the very dramatic season. And with that of course comes us spilling the deets on what they’re wearing, so without further ado, get in loser scroll on down below, we’re going shopping.

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Faryn

MJ Snyder’s Nude Ruched Dress

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Click Here to Shop Her Steve Madden Sandals in Multiple Colours

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Khaylah Epps’ Yellow Satin Asymmetrical Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Lovers + Friends Dress

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Pieper James’ Brown Satin Tie Ankle Pants

Click Here to Shop Her L’Academie Pants on Sale

Click Here to Shop Her Natalie Rolt Bustier

Click Here to Shop Her Kendra Scott Earrings on Sale

Click Here to Shop Her A New Day Necklace at Target

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Abigail Heringer & Brittany Galvin’s Black Blazer Dress

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Click Here to Shop Abigail’s Steve Madden Sandals

Top Photo: @Bachelorabc

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Jessenia Cruz’s Pink Halter Jumpsuit

Click Here to Shop Her Jay Godfrey Jumpsuit on Sale

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Chelsea Vaughn’s Snake Print Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Missguided Dress in Tall on Sale

Click Here to Shop it in Petite on Sale

Marc Fisher Boots Sold Out

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Kit Keenan’s Pink and Black Sleeveless Blazer

Click Here to See Her Vintage Chanel Blazer (she removed the sleeves!)

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Serena Chew’s Blue Satin Off the Shoulder Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Oh Polly Dress

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Serena Pitt’s Brown Ruched Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Ten By Babaton Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Steve Madden Sandals in Multiple Colours

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Ryan Claytor’s Mint Sequin Dress

Click Here to Shop Her Ashley Lauren Dress From All the Rage

Click Here to Shop Her Public Desire Pumps

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Mari Pepin’s Pink Satin Dress

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Victoria Larson’s Blue Sequin Outfit

Click Here to Shop Her JLUXLABEL Pants

Click Here to Shop a Matching Bralette

JLUXLABEL Shirt Sold Out

Click Here to Shop Her Steve Madden Sandals

Info: @VictoriaLarson_

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Katie Thurston’s Black One Shoulder Dress

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Anna Redman’s Brown Satin Dress

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The Bachelor: Women Tell All Airs MONDAY, MARCH. 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)

Originally posted at: The Bachelor Fashion: Season 25 Women Tell All