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Thyme has anti-inflammatory properties TikTok The claims that thyme has acne-fighting benefits aren’t false. According to Medical News Today, thyme is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal; it’s even been used to help with eczema. As for its ability to get rid of acne, the study the TikTok user references does say that thyme was proven to be more effective than benzoyl peroxide. However, the method used to test it by Leeds Metropolitan University was to create a tincture of thyme....

Joe Biden Seems To Poke Fun At Donald Trump’s Curious NFT Announcement Win Mcnamee/Getty Images By Tessa Somberg/Dec. 16, 2022 3:32 pm EST Former US President Donald Trump, author of “The Art of the Deal,” former host of reality series “The Apprentice,” and now candidate for the United States 2024 presidency in his third bid for the role, has introduced his latest business endeavor to the world. One day prior, Trump took to his social media app, Truth Social, to post about a forthcoming announcement....

Sarah Drew Gives Us An Inside Look At Reindeer Games Homecoming - Exclusive Interview Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images By Kelsie Calderon/Nov. 11, 2022 10:55 am EST As Santa begins packing up his sleigh this season, a small town in Indiana is gearing up for its annual community competition in Lifetime’s new movie “Reindeer Games Homecoming.” The film follows a woman named Mac, the reigning champion of the Kris Kringle Cup. This year, however, her high school crush, now a Hollywood star, has come to town — and quickly turns into her competition....

The 5 Best Self-Help Books To Read If You’re A Busy And Burnt-Out Mom Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock By Hannah Darling Fenn/Oct. 16, 2022 9:42 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, motherhood. A job where you are bound to experience the beautiful and tender alongside the chaotic and jaw-dropping — all within a 24-hour period. Raising little humans is a large feat, and, as any seasoned mother will tell you, it doesn’t really slow down....

The Buys That Give You The Most Bang For Your Buck From Walmart’s Early Black Friday Sale Maksym Belchenko/Getty Images By Elizabeth Okosun/Nov. 8, 2022 8:48 pm EST Before the sleigh bells start jingling and the turkey is set on the dinner table, the collective conscious of America is set on the most important part of the holidays: Black Friday. In years past, Black Friday was a time of sleeping late after Thanksgiving, just to wake up early to stand in the freezing cold while overwhelmed employees watched us have meltdowns over marked down items....

Try One Of These Fun Alternatives To A Pricy Christmas Tree Skirt In 2022 New Africa/Shutterstock By Lauren Waters/Nov. 27, 2022 4:30 pm EST For most of us, it’s about time to decorate for the holidays, and plenty of folks have a Christmas tree as a centerpiece of their holiday decor. If you’re putting up a Christmas tree this year, you’re probably planning on using a tree skirt. It may surprise you that people have been using tree skirts to cover up Christmas tree bases since 1879 (via Family Handyman)....

Where To Find A Dupe Of Kate Hudson’s Dress From Bride Wars DFree/Shutterstock By Zoe Nolz/Nov. 27, 2022 3:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Everyone knows that Kate Hudson is the queen of the romantic comedy genre. Between kissing Matthew McConaughey in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and portraying the superficial Darcy in “Something Borrowed,” we can always count on Hudson to make us laugh while getting into various situations in these humorous yet romantic movies....

Other ways to prevent camel toe New Africa/Shutterstock If you can’t get your hands on Voenxe Seamless Thongs or have used them all up and haven’t had a chance to throw them in the wash, don’t fret. The good news is, there are other things you can do to prevent camel toe. A hack shared by Bustle involves placing a standard panty liner pad in your undies, which will smooth out the vagina area....

Adorable Names For Holiday Babies Valeriana002/Shutterstock By Louisa Marshall/Nov. 12, 2022 5:15 am EST It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For most, that is — but if you’re expecting a little one any day now, you’re likely counting down the seconds until your pregnancy is behind you. For all the social media posts that make pregnancy and early parenthood look glamorous, it’s not for the faint of heart. Birthing complications, C-section potential, and getting used to your new body (just in time for the holiday season and even more extended family time than usual) are enough to make the most stable among us a little weak in the knees....

How we selected makeup gift sets Dasha_Romanova/Shutterstock Everyone loves receiving gifts, but when the gift is thoughtful and useful, the joy is tenfold. So if you have a beauty lover in your life, nothing will brighten their day more than getting a box full of their favorite makeup products. Every holiday season, major beauty brands and authorized dealers find the best beauty products to beautifully package together. The best part about these makeup gifts is that they have multiple products, and most of the time, you get a bang for your buck as they’re usually worth more when you buy them separately....

BravoCon 2022: Andy Cohen Confirms Dorinda Medley’s Future On RHONY Jason Mendez/Getty Images By Row Light/Oct. 16, 2022 4:40 pm EST When it comes to former “The Real Housewives of New York” cast member Dorinda Medley’s exit from the show after six seasons, Bravo itself has now confirmed that she was put on “pause” rather than fired. Network producer Lisa Shannon said in a panel for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” at 2022 BravoCon, “I will verify that the words ‘on pause’ were used,” in reference to Medley’s casting....

Former Aide Details King Charles’ ‘Systematic’ Smear Campaign Against Princess Diana Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Linda DiProperzio/Nov. 16, 2022 12:12 pm EST After he ascended to the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III made it clear during his first speech that he would be relying on the support of his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, as he adjusts to his new role. Before Elizabeth gave her blessing, Charles reportedly lobbied for years for Camilla to receive the title of queen — much to the dismay of his sons, Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex....

Tweak your diet and skincare routine Cat Box/Shutterstock When it comes to acne prevention, what you eat and drink is just as important as what you put on your skin. Clinical research found a potential link between acne and the consumption of high-sugar or fatty foods, dairy products, and soft drinks, reports the University of Washington. For example, adults who drank one glass of milk daily were 12% more likely to experience acne breakouts....

Kensington Palace Is Now Keeping Kate Middleton’s Fashion Choices Under Lock And Key Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Linda DiProperzio/Nov. 12, 2022 4:10 pm EST There’s no denying that Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, has transformed into a fashion icon since marrying Prince William, Prince of Wales. In fact, research by the Fashion Retail Academy, according to Tatler, found that 47.8% of people surveyed voted Kate as the royal family’s number one fashion icon....

New Congressional Bill Aims To Wipe Out Medical Costs For Sexual Assault Survivors Viktor_IS/Shutterstock By Jessica Tzikas/Oct. 27, 2022 2:59 pm EST While today, sexual assault is very much a crime, it wasn’t always treated as such when it came to the victims. In fact, it wasn’t until 1994, when then-Senator Joe Biden entered a new bill called the Violence Against Women Act, that sexual assault was seen as a federal crime, per National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)....

Study Shows The Toll Pregnancy Can Take On Overall Bone Health Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock By Jessica Tzikas/Nov. 7, 2022 12:37 pm EST Much of what we hear about pregnancy and childbirth focuses on the baby. At each doctor’s appointment, an OB-GYN will measure the baby’s heart rate and their growth, and sometimes check the position of the fetus, conduct genetic testing, and check for swelling of any kind, per Planned Parenthood. And while the health of the parent is a concern during pregnancy — during these visits, you will also have your urine tested, have your weight and blood pressure monitored, and update your medical history — that care often stops after the baby is born....

Open casting is the dating trend for 2023 Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock If you’re familiar with theater lingo, you’ve probably heard the words “open casting call” or a variation of them before. It refers to a type of audition where the directors and producers of the show decide to open the trials to anyone who thinks they might be a good fit for the particular part, reports Backstage. Inspired by this casting call, open casting is the new dating trend to watch out for in 2023, according to the online dating site Bumble....

Prince Charles was 12 years older than Princess Diana Georges De Keerle/Getty Images Many royal fans and watchers know that King Charles was older than his first wife Princess Diana, but it might surprise you to learn that he was a full 12 years older than the late Princess of Wales. Diana was only 16 years old when she met Charles for the first time at Althorp Home, her family’s residence, per “Today....

The Fashion Trend That Started With Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2012 Oscar Appearance DFree/Shutterstock By Rhiannon Ireland/Nov. 3, 2022 8:14 pm EST Gwyneth Paltrow has always been a trend pioneer. Whether she’s outraging the general public with candles that (supposedly) smell like her vagina or sharing her unusual morning routine with us, there’s no doubt that the actor and lifestyle entrepreneur never runs out of stream (or creativity). Her long stint in the acting industry means we’ve seen her in a lot of different looks, whether that’s silky slip dresses and playful short suits on the red carpet (via Vogue) or killing the casual ’90s fashion game back in the day (via Nylon)....

Thomas Markle Jr. Has Big Plans To Counter Meghan’s Scathing Documentary Claims Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Marie McMullan/Dec. 18, 2022 7:12 pm EST Prince Harry and Meghan Markle broke records with the release of their Netflix documentary in December 2022. In the series, Harry and Meghan shared never-before-seen moments and the six episodes told the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s perspective of the couple’s early days and eventual departure from the royal family....