Elissa Ortlepp

Tickproof Your Yard Without Spraying

This year is expected to be one of the worst on record for ticks, and not just in the Northeast. At least one variety of disease-transmitting tick …

I Tried 8 "Miracle" Pinterest Recipes And Here's How They Actually Turned Out

Some were definitely too good to be true.

Best Travel Apps for iPhone to Help Make the Most of Your Next Big Adventure

Your iPhone is an essential part of your travel toolkit. It offers access to the internet, has a camera that’s better than many standalone models, and of course, lets you text and make phone calls. However, arguably the best part of your smartphone is the third-party apps available for it. With …

10 Slow Cooker French Toast Recipes Your Brunch Crew Will LOVE

Waking up to the smell of French toast might be the *ultimate* fantasy, but turns out, it’s actually <i>quite</i> easy to make it a reality. You just need a slow cooker! Break out the brioche: Here are 10 of our absolute FAVORITE slow cooker French toast recipes.<p>1. Crock Pot Creamy Banana French Toast: …

How to get your TV ready for Super Bowl 2017

The Super Bowl is coming up soon. Chances are you'll be watching it on a TV, possibly along with a bunch of other people. Here's how to get the most out of the biggest TV viewing experience of the year.<p>Are you and your TV ready for Super Bowl 51 on February 5?<p>If you're not among the 72,000-odd …

This Is the Top Slow-Cooker Recipe on Pinterest

There are few things our readers love more than a good slow-cooker recipe. After all, the set-it-and-forget-it kitchen gadget makes getting dinner on …

7 travel apps you might actually use in 2017 | Travel Feature

1. For European rail adventures: Loco2<p>If you’re planning a rail trip around Europe this summer, Loco2 is a must-have. Whether you’re going to Lyon …

The Best No-Makeup Makeup Products for a Natural Look

The recipe that will save you from cheating on your diet

<i>Image: Shutterstock</i><p>A sugar craving implies that your cells are starved. When there is an insufficient amount of healthy fats in your diet, the …

Are you a Photoshop master? Well, these may be 10 features even you don't know

Adobe Photoshop is a complex program with tons of features. Some of them are familiar to everyone, but there are some which even the experts don’t …

12 baking hacks that will seriously improve your next batch of cookies

<b>The INSIDER Summary:</b><p><b>• The internet is filled with cookie baking hacks.</b><b><br>• Some of the best ones include using unsalted, room-temperature butter, and reducing the flour to make tender cookies.</b><b><br>• Also, don't forget to add a little sea salt to chocolate chip cookies.</b><p>It's the happiest time of the year — …

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

(11237)<p>25 mins<p>These cookies are the pinnacle of perfection! If you want a big, fat, chewy cookie like the kind you see at bakeries and specialty …

Slow Cooked Barbacoa Beef Tacos

(Updated On: August 14, 2017)<p>Barbacoa is one of our favorite slow-cooked beef recipes – with a Mexican accent! Barbacoa is actually a dish that comes …