Shower Curtain

Although it seems like a small thing, having a clear shower curtain can make all the change in the world in your bathroom. For city dwellers who are lucky enough to have a tub but otherwise have a very tiny bathroom, using a clear shower curtain can really enlarge and brighten up your space.

Coffee Table

A coffee table is almost always a very bulky item, but getting a transparent coffee table solves that riddle quite quickly. Instead of your coffee table being something that clutters the space, allow your attention to be drawn to other items in the room.

Dining Room Table

A dining room table is definitely something that can take up a lot of space in a room, so to combat that problem, get a clear table. To really take it up a notch, opt for some transparent or nearly clear looking chairs.

The post How Transparent Furniture Can Change an Entire Room appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Over-the-Counter Medicine

Find a small, empty bottle of medicine and fill it up with some different over-the-counter medicines you might need. It’s always a good idea to bring something for headaches, something for your stomach, or whatever other types of medicine you occasionally take. By bringing them from home, if you ever start feeling unwell, you can keep going and enjoy your trip.

Water Bottle

Bringing your own water bottle is not only a great way to be eco-friendly, but you will also save money by not having to buy disposable bottles every day.

Resealable Bags

The best way to maximize your time while also saving money on a trip is to buy some snacks and eat them throughout the day instead of stopping at restaurants or cafes. By bringing resealable bags from home, you can buy berries, grapes, or trail mix and carry them with you throughout the day.

The post Pack These Small Items to Enjoy Your Vacation to the Fullest appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

For day-to-day cleaning, the best way to keep your stainless steel pots and pans clean and free of stuck-on messes is actually really simple. All you have to do is fill the pan or pot with water and some dish soap, bring it to a boil, and then simmer it for 10-20 minutes. If the food is really stuck on, do it for longer. This will release the food and make cleaning it a breeze!

For more serious grime and stains, baking soda is all you need. Just mix it together with some gentle dish soap until it forms a paste. Spread the paste all over the affected areas of your pans, leave it on for a few hours, and then scrub off. If it doesn’t work the first time, make the paste again and leave on for longer and that should do it for you.

The post These Hacks Will Get Your Stainless Steel Pans Looking Good as New appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Ingredients:

• 1 steak 1 1/2-2 inches thick 
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon of butter 
• 2 peeled garlic cloves 
• 4 sprigs of thyme 

Instructions:

1. Cover a baking sheet with tin foil and put a wire rack on top. 
2. Dry the steak with paper towels, and then season it generously with salt and pepper. 
3. Put it on the rack and into the oven at 275 F. At the same time, put a cast-iron skillet into the oven as well to start heating it up. 
4. Cook for 15-25 minutes depending on how you like your steak cooked,  and then take out the steak and the cast iron skillet. 
5. Heat up the skillet on the stove over medium-high heat, add in the oil, and when it starts to smoke, add in the steak. 
6. Sear for 2 minutes, flip it, add in the butter, garlic cloves and thyme, and baste the steak.
7. Use tongs to cook the steak on the sides so the fat renders, then take it off the heat, tent it with tin foil, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing!

The post You Should Try Reverse Searing a Steak appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

However, there are definitely some big things you should and should not do during the summer, and these are some of the top ones.

Sunscreen

No matter where you are, what time of day it is, if you step outside in summer, you need to wear sunscreen. Even if it’s just on your face, you should never be in contact with the hot summer sun without it.

Money

A lot of people spend more money in the summer because there are more activities to do, places and people to see, and excuses to go out. But, just because the weather is warmer doesn’t mean you should blow through all your cash by going on elaborate trips or fancy dinners.

You can still have fun with friends and family doing cost-efficient, low key events like backyard bashes and picnics.

Say No

Even though summer only comes around once a year, don’t be afraid to turn down people to have a night in relaxing. Though you should push yourself to try new things and be social, don’t forget to still take care of yourself and your body.

The post These are the Biggest No-No’s for Summer appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

1. Keep your ears in line with your shoulders. Although that seems like an odd image, thinking about it in this way will give you an easy way to check if you’re leaning forward too much.
2. Don’t cross your legs, always keep them on the ground. This promotes better posture and is better for your hips.
3. Stand up and walk around as much as you can. Movement is the perfect anecdote to sitting down all day.
4. If you can work standing up, definitely do it.
5. If you have to sit, try using a lumbar support pillow. The pillow or even a rolled up towel will help you relieve some of the pressure and support your back instead of having to do it all yourself.

The post Five Ways to Maintain Good Posture At Work appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Sponge

For a cast iron skillet, you have to have a separate sponge that you only use for that pan. This is because you don’t want the pan to come into contact with soap since it’s porous and will absorb it. You can use any sort of scrubber, chainmail, or anything of the like. But, don’t use steel wool because it will strip the seasoning off the pan.

Oil

Some people say you need to have an expensive oil like flaxseed oil to season your pan, but that’s not necessarily true. You do need a good oil, like a nice olive oil or organic canola oil, but don’t use something like vegetable oil because you need a better quality ingredient than that.

Handle Cover

While this isn’t a requirement for having a cast iron skillet, but having a handle cover can really help you out a lot. Since it’s one piece of iron, every part of it heats up, including the handle. Buying a little cover for it will eliminate any possibility of burns.

The post If You Own a Cast Iron Skillet, These are the Accessories You Need! appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Water Temperature

One surefire way to make your skin extra dry this winter is by cranking up the heat in your shower. Hot water dries out your skin, so make sure that you keep it to a lukewarm temperature. If you rely on getting warm in the shower, invest in a small heater for your bathroom so you can stay cozy without drying yourself out.

Where You Wash

In the wintertime, you’re not sweating as much, so you really don’t need to wash your whole body like you would in the summer. Most dermatologists will recommend just washing under your arms and your privates, and only occasionally washing your entire body.

Obviously, if you’ve sweated a lot during a workout you can wash your whole body, but if for your standard shower, you don’t need more than that. Also, if you do want to wash your whole body, make sure your body wash has extra moisturizing elements in it.

The post Avoid These Mistakes in the Shower to Prevent Dry Skin This Winter appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Yoga to the People

Yoga to the People is a yoga organization that actually has studios all over the US and beyond! However, New York has quite a few of these studios all around New York, including the East Village, Upper West Side, Astoria in Queens, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, which makes it very accessible wherever you are in New York. The only cost is if you rent a mat which is a low $2, and otherwise, you just give what you can!

Liberated Movement

For those people who love to dance, Liberated Movement is a group you should definitely check out. Their studio is located in Lower Manhattan and they offer many different classes several days of the week. From the standard contemporary and hip hop to ballet and contemporary Indian, Liberated Movement is an awesome organization that brings dance to anyone who needs it.

The best part is that all of their classes are an open level, which means you don’t need to have any experience dancing to go and enjoy yourself!

The post These Donation Based NYC Fitness Classes Will Change Your Routine for the Better appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Homecooked Meal

A good homecooked meal is super underrated these days. After coming home from a long day at work or school, there’s really nothing better than arriving home to a set table full of food. So if you are a decent cook and want to give a friend or loved one something really special, give them a menu instead of a present!

Donations

If you are wondering what to get someone who has everything, and we all know that one person, consider giving some money to a charity in their honor. Whether they’re passionate about the environment, eradicating homelessness, or more, there’s definitely a charitable organization out there that could surely use your money more than your friend needs a gift.

Scrapbook

Though this sounds a little cheesy, in this digital age, having something physical to flip through is actually a really special gift. It also requires more of your time than money, so it’s great if you’re not trying to empty out your wallet.

The post Affordable Alternatives to Presents You Can Utilize This Holiday Season appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Shower Curtain

Although it seems like a small thing, having a clear shower curtain can make all the change in the world in your bathroom. For city dwellers who are lucky enough to have a tub but otherwise have a very tiny bathroom, using a clear shower curtain can really enlarge and brighten up your space.

Coffee Table

A coffee table is almost always a very bulky item, but getting a transparent coffee table solves that riddle quite quickly. Instead of your coffee table being something that clutters the space, allow your attention to be drawn to other items in the room.

Dining Room Table

A dining room table is definitely something that can take up a lot of space in a room, so to combat that problem, get a clear table. To really take it up a notch, opt for some transparent or nearly clear looking chairs.

The post How Transparent Furniture Can Change an Entire Room appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Over-the-Counter Medicine

Find a small, empty bottle of medicine and fill it up with some different over-the-counter medicines you might need. It’s always a good idea to bring something for headaches, something for your stomach, or whatever other types of medicine you occasionally take. By bringing them from home, if you ever start feeling unwell, you can keep going and enjoy your trip.

Water Bottle

Bringing your own water bottle is not only a great way to be eco-friendly, but you will also save money by not having to buy disposable bottles every day.

Resealable Bags

The best way to maximize your time while also saving money on a trip is to buy some snacks and eat them throughout the day instead of stopping at restaurants or cafes. By bringing resealable bags from home, you can buy berries, grapes, or trail mix and carry them with you throughout the day.

The post Pack These Small Items to Enjoy Your Vacation to the Fullest appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

For day-to-day cleaning, the best way to keep your stainless steel pots and pans clean and free of stuck-on messes is actually really simple. All you have to do is fill the pan or pot with water and some dish soap, bring it to a boil, and then simmer it for 10-20 minutes. If the food is really stuck on, do it for longer. This will release the food and make cleaning it a breeze!

For more serious grime and stains, baking soda is all you need. Just mix it together with some gentle dish soap until it forms a paste. Spread the paste all over the affected areas of your pans, leave it on for a few hours, and then scrub off. If it doesn’t work the first time, make the paste again and leave on for longer and that should do it for you.

The post These Hacks Will Get Your Stainless Steel Pans Looking Good as New appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Ingredients:

• 1 steak 1 1/2-2 inches thick 
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon of butter 
• 2 peeled garlic cloves 
• 4 sprigs of thyme 

Instructions:

1. Cover a baking sheet with tin foil and put a wire rack on top. 
2. Dry the steak with paper towels, and then season it generously with salt and pepper. 
3. Put it on the rack and into the oven at 275 F. At the same time, put a cast-iron skillet into the oven as well to start heating it up. 
4. Cook for 15-25 minutes depending on how you like your steak cooked,  and then take out the steak and the cast iron skillet. 
5. Heat up the skillet on the stove over medium-high heat, add in the oil, and when it starts to smoke, add in the steak. 
6. Sear for 2 minutes, flip it, add in the butter, garlic cloves and thyme, and baste the steak.
7. Use tongs to cook the steak on the sides so the fat renders, then take it off the heat, tent it with tin foil, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing!

The post You Should Try Reverse Searing a Steak appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

However, there are definitely some big things you should and should not do during the summer, and these are some of the top ones.

Sunscreen

No matter where you are, what time of day it is, if you step outside in summer, you need to wear sunscreen. Even if it’s just on your face, you should never be in contact with the hot summer sun without it.

Money

A lot of people spend more money in the summer because there are more activities to do, places and people to see, and excuses to go out. But, just because the weather is warmer doesn’t mean you should blow through all your cash by going on elaborate trips or fancy dinners.

You can still have fun with friends and family doing cost-efficient, low key events like backyard bashes and picnics.

Say No

Even though summer only comes around once a year, don’t be afraid to turn down people to have a night in relaxing. Though you should push yourself to try new things and be social, don’t forget to still take care of yourself and your body.

The post These are the Biggest No-No’s for Summer appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

1. Keep your ears in line with your shoulders. Although that seems like an odd image, thinking about it in this way will give you an easy way to check if you’re leaning forward too much.
2. Don’t cross your legs, always keep them on the ground. This promotes better posture and is better for your hips.
3. Stand up and walk around as much as you can. Movement is the perfect anecdote to sitting down all day.
4. If you can work standing up, definitely do it.
5. If you have to sit, try using a lumbar support pillow. The pillow or even a rolled up towel will help you relieve some of the pressure and support your back instead of having to do it all yourself.

The post Five Ways to Maintain Good Posture At Work appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Sponge

For a cast iron skillet, you have to have a separate sponge that you only use for that pan. This is because you don’t want the pan to come into contact with soap since it’s porous and will absorb it. You can use any sort of scrubber, chainmail, or anything of the like. But, don’t use steel wool because it will strip the seasoning off the pan.

Oil

Some people say you need to have an expensive oil like flaxseed oil to season your pan, but that’s not necessarily true. You do need a good oil, like a nice olive oil or organic canola oil, but don’t use something like vegetable oil because you need a better quality ingredient than that.

Handle Cover

While this isn’t a requirement for having a cast iron skillet, but having a handle cover can really help you out a lot. Since it’s one piece of iron, every part of it heats up, including the handle. Buying a little cover for it will eliminate any possibility of burns.

The post If You Own a Cast Iron Skillet, These are the Accessories You Need! appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Water Temperature

One surefire way to make your skin extra dry this winter is by cranking up the heat in your shower. Hot water dries out your skin, so make sure that you keep it to a lukewarm temperature. If you rely on getting warm in the shower, invest in a small heater for your bathroom so you can stay cozy without drying yourself out.

Where You Wash

In the wintertime, you’re not sweating as much, so you really don’t need to wash your whole body like you would in the summer. Most dermatologists will recommend just washing under your arms and your privates, and only occasionally washing your entire body.

Obviously, if you’ve sweated a lot during a workout you can wash your whole body, but if for your standard shower, you don’t need more than that. Also, if you do want to wash your whole body, make sure your body wash has extra moisturizing elements in it.

The post Avoid These Mistakes in the Shower to Prevent Dry Skin This Winter appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Yoga to the People

Yoga to the People is a yoga organization that actually has studios all over the US and beyond! However, New York has quite a few of these studios all around New York, including the East Village, Upper West Side, Astoria in Queens, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, which makes it very accessible wherever you are in New York. The only cost is if you rent a mat which is a low $2, and otherwise, you just give what you can!

Liberated Movement

For those people who love to dance, Liberated Movement is a group you should definitely check out. Their studio is located in Lower Manhattan and they offer many different classes several days of the week. From the standard contemporary and hip hop to ballet and contemporary Indian, Liberated Movement is an awesome organization that brings dance to anyone who needs it.

The best part is that all of their classes are an open level, which means you don’t need to have any experience dancing to go and enjoy yourself!

The post These Donation Based NYC Fitness Classes Will Change Your Routine for the Better appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Homecooked Meal

A good homecooked meal is super underrated these days. After coming home from a long day at work or school, there’s really nothing better than arriving home to a set table full of food. So if you are a decent cook and want to give a friend or loved one something really special, give them a menu instead of a present!

Donations

If you are wondering what to get someone who has everything, and we all know that one person, consider giving some money to a charity in their honor. Whether they’re passionate about the environment, eradicating homelessness, or more, there’s definitely a charitable organization out there that could surely use your money more than your friend needs a gift.

Scrapbook

Though this sounds a little cheesy, in this digital age, having something physical to flip through is actually a really special gift. It also requires more of your time than money, so it’s great if you’re not trying to empty out your wallet.

The post Affordable Alternatives to Presents You Can Utilize This Holiday Season appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.