Striking a moisturized middle ground usually isn’t too tough; it just takes some intuition and a dash of plant know-how. Here, two experts with a combined 275-plus houseplants between them explain how to decide when to water all your plant pals. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all for watering. It really depends on the need of the plant, how much light it’s getting, the type of soil, all that,” Thompson tells mbg. He adds that your plants’ watering needs will also change throughout the year as different seasons lend different light levels....

Particularly now, as many are waking up to the injustices faced by Black people, there may be a new inclination to own up to past mistakes and the ways you’ve harmed the Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) people in your life, unintentional or not. These apologies are some of the hardest because most people are deeply uncomfortable acknowledging their own racism. But a true apology is about taking responsibility, not defensiveness....

But if you’re not quite sure how to nail a cat-eye line or how to achieve the perfect winged eye if you have hooded eyes, then you’re going to appreciate this simple crash course, which proves that applying eyeliner doesn’t require a degree in physics or taking a YouTube influencer’s master class. Oh, and if you’re curious—feel free to check out our favorite clean eyeliners of all time. If you’re still mastering the classic line, using a pencil, liquid liner, or gel, start by making small dashes along your lid line as close to the base of your lashes as possible....

But if you never ask the question, you’ll never know the answer. Instead of living with the “what if,” use this expert advice to increase the chances of a successful date invite—and to be able to gracefully handle the occasional “no” when it comes. In deciding whether to take things to the next level, dating coach Kevin Carr says there are cues you can look for. “When you attempt to engage in conversation, does the person you’re interested in match your energy, or do they reply with one-word answers to keep the conversation short and simple?...

Here’s how to create a chakra bath that best suits your needs. Unbalanced: low self-esteem, self-centered Balanced: stabilizing, grounded Color: red Essential Oil: vetiver, cypress, cedarwood Gemstones: ruby, black tourmaline, red garnet Herbal Tea: ginseng/dandelion root Unbalanced: overly sensitive, emotionally unbalanced, disempowered Balanced: creative, balanced emotions, sexual flow Color: orange Essential Oil: jasmine, ylang ylang Gemstones: orange carnelian, orange calcite, aragonite Herbal Tea: cinnamon bark Unbalanced: fearful, judgmental Balanced: strengthens personal power, raises self-esteem Color: yellow Gemstones: pyrite, tiger’s eye, citrine Essential Oils: ginger, geranium, helichrysum Herbal Tea: ginger or mint Unbalanced: possessive, fear of rejection Balanced: love unconditionally, voice of the soul, compassion Color: green, pink Essential Oils: rose, lemon balm Gemstones: rose quartz, jade, kunzite Herbal Tea: licorice Unbalanced: unreliable, self-righteous Balanced: satisfied, content, in your truth Color: blue Essential Oils: lavender or geranium Gemstones: turquoise, blue calcite, aquamarine Herbal Tea: lemon with turmeric Unbalanced: undisciplined, highly logical Balanced: brings focus, intuition, centeredness Color: indigo Essential Oils: sandalwood, clary sage Gemstones: moonstone, sodalite, lapis lazuli Herbal Tea: schizandra berry, jasmine Unbalanced: constantly exhausted, depressed Balanced: soothes restless mind, higher awareness, prayerful Color: violet Essential Oils: frankincense, blue chamomile Gemstones: amethyst, lepidolite, sugilite Herbal Tea: astragalus root, lavender

Before I gave up drinking, I experienced hundreds of fleeting moments in which I knew that I wanted to become teetotal, but I couldn’t bear the thought of living the rest of my life craving something that I had deemed off-limits. And so I continued to drink. That is, until I changed my approach to the whole business of living life sober. Next time that happens, remember this: if you continue to drink, you may continue to have these mornings....

Salt is composed of two essential minerals, making it an essential micronutrient, whereas sugar is a nonessential macronutrient. And while sugar and salt make up two of the five human tastes (salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami), they function in the body in radically different ways. As for sugar, it’s best to consume no more than 20 grams (about 5 teaspoonfuls) of added sugars per day for the average adult to avoid negative health consequences....