How to Eliminate Credit Card Debt

Bella Breakdown Are you weighed down by credit card bills? In part three of Real Simple’s get-out-of-debt series, learn insider strategies for zeroing out even a sky–high balance. You owe it to yourself. 1. Target just one card first. 2. Ask creditors for lower interest rates. 3. Transfer your balance. 4. Use a peer-to-peer lender. 5. Make two minimum payments each...

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Crafty Clean: How to Remove a Red Wine Stain

Bella Breakdown No need to panic—just follow this easy 5-step process to remove red wine from a white tablecloth (or other washable fabric). Wine Stains Begone! Before starting, gather these items: white cloth table salt rubber band boiling water large bowl Step 1: Dab at the stain with a damp white cotton cloth. Step 2: Slide a bowl under the fabric, centering the stain. Step 3: Secure the stained item to the bowl with the large rubber band. Step 4: Sprinkle the table salt onto the stain. Step 5: Pour boiling water over the salted stain. Then machine wash...

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Broccolini and Olive Skillet Pizza Recipe

Views: Bella Breakdown No pizza stone? No problem! A cast iron skillet is the perfect vessel for homemade pizza, thanks to its ability to go from stovetop to oven. Ingredients 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal 12 ounces store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained 2 teaspoons sliced garlic 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 6 ounces sliced low-moisture mozzarella cheese 8 ounces fresh broccolini, trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup pitted black olives, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper Directions Step #1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle the...

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