If you were to list the essential appliances that are a must in almost every home, you might put down a washer. Washing machines and, if space permits, dryers can help you do the laundry in no time. They are essential appliances whether you have a small or large family. Here’s a list of deals offered on washers and dryers last year on Cyber Monday, so you know what to expect this year. Samsung 5.2 cu. ft. large capacity smart top-load washer If you have a large family or need to do a lot of laundry regularly, this large-capacity washer might be perfect. Last year on Cyber Monday, you could get this at Best Buy with a saving of $280. This machine has loads of smart features and can be easily controlled through an app. LG 2.4 cu ft compact front-load washer with Built-In Intelligence If you are short of space, this compact washer might be best. It can easily fit under a countertop or be stacked on top of a dryer. It has many useful features, including fabric sensors and anti-vibration technology. You could get it at $300 off the original price at Best Buy last year. LG 4.3 cu ft top-load washer This LG machine was among the hard-to-miss deals offered at Best Buy last year at more than $100 off. It has a four-way agitator, and six wash cycles help to keep your clothes looking clean and new every time. Whirlpool WED4815EW dryer If you are looking for dryers, check out this one. It was available at Lowe’s at nearly $100 off last year on Cyber Monday. It has a capacity of 7.0 cu Ft. and comes with Wrinkle Shield technology and the AutoDry Drying System. GE 4.5 Cu. Ft. top-load agitator washer and 6.2 Cu. Ft. gas dryer Wayfair offered this washer dryer set at about 10% off last year on Cyber Monday. From delicates to bulky items such as bedding, you can get all your laundry done in this top-load washer with a capacity of 4.5 cu ft. The dryer has a capacity of 6.2 cu. Ft. Portable laundry washing machine by BLACK+DECKER If you have a small family, this machine can handle small loads perfectly. It has a capacity of 5 cu. Ft and loads of functions, including 5 wash cycle programs and various water settings. It is also energy efficient and was available on Amazon and Best Buy at a discounted price during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period last year. SAMSUNG 2.2 Cu Ft compact front-load washer Although small, this machine is quite powerful and can finish a load in about 40 minutes. In addition to standard features available on all washing machines, this one comes with steam wash technology that helps get rid of tough stains. You might be able to get it on Amazon at about 10% off. LG washtower electric stacked laundry center with washer dryer This stackable laundry center not only makes doing the laundry easy but could also help you save about $800. It was offered at a discounted price at Lowe’s last year, and you might get the same or even a better price drop this year too. It comes in a black steel finish and has a TurboWash 360 feature that can clean your clothes in less than 30 minutes. LG stackable electric dryer This electric dryer has a capacity of 7.4 cu ft and comes with Sensor Dry technology that automatically adjusts the drying time depending on the size of the load. This shopping season, it is expected to be available at a discount of $250 at Lowe’s. Samsung 7.4 cubic feet electric dryer This dryer was available for nearly 30% off on the Samsung Electronics website. It has a large capacity, is energy efficient, and can easily be controlled through a phone app.

Desserts are the perfect way to conclude that main course, but not everyone can have one. People with lactose intolerance, different allergies cannot consume certain ingredients which just might be the star of a jello recipe. But there are substitutes which can be used to make the same dessert without compromising its taste and texture. Here are a few variants. Easy sugar free strawberry pretzel dessert: The key ingredient to make jello which is gelatin also comes in a sugar free variant, which makes the dessert a sugar free treat. Pretzels are blended in a food processor with butter to give it that fine coarse consistency while the sugar free gelatin sets in strawberries incorporated with vanilla extract. The pretzel meal is then pressed to form a crust over which the gelatin will be poured and left to set in the refrigerator for about three to four hours until it is well set. A family dessert which will easily yield 10 to 12 servings. Easy low calorie strawberry jello salad: For the calorie-conscious who still crave that occasional spoonful for dessert, this recipe is a perfect alternative to the classic jello pretzels which features the use of fiber one cereal instead of pretzels. The crust is prepared with fiber one cereal combined with sugar substitutes like splenda, mixed with water and salt. A layer of fat free cream cheese forms the base coat over which the strawberry gelatin, also made with sugar free gelatin is poured and left to set. A perfect and relatively healthier alternative to the classic. Easy gluten free strawberry pretzel: Another fine substitute for your regular pretzel, glutino pretzel twists which are readily available in the market. The use of fat free cream cheese and sugar free gelatin will also help with the low calorie count and fat content, cutting through all that acidity in the jello. Gluten is a protein which is found in wheat, being the main ingredient to make pretzels. Substitutes may not replicate the dish exactly in taste and texture, but are far better than not having any dessert at all. Alternatives give way to new variants of the same dessert using substitutes for the key ingredients. Similar recipes can be looked up online, with step by step instructions to prepare this sinfully sweet jello that melts in your mouth along with the soft, salty buttery crust of the pretzel.

When the potassium level is too high in blood, it causes the condition of hyperkalemia. Though there are many benefits of potassium in our bodies, too much of potassium can cause trouble. Potassium is an essential mineral that your cells, tissues and organs require. For skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, potassium is highly important. It is also an important mineral for your heart. The opposite of hyperkalemia is hypokalemia. This is the condition of low potassium level in the blood, which isn't a healthy condition either. It causes weakness and your cellular processes are affected. Right amount of potassium in blood: To keep yourself healthy, right amount of potassium is needed. The amount of potassium required by everybody is not the same. There is no RDI (reference daily intake) for potassium, but to make sure level of potassium isn't too high or low, there should be an intake of 3,500 mg per day by the means of food. Ways to bring down your high potassium level: Food is one of the major sources of potassium. If the level of potassium is too high in your body, then the first thing you can and should do is cut down on foods that are high in potassium. You can avoid foods like apples, potatoes, milk, spinach and bananas for cutting down or preventing the level of potassium in your blood that has gone high. If you reduce salt substitute in your food, your chances of high potassium will come down. Salt substitute does not only increase the level of potassium in your blood, but also causes other health problems and is in general dangerous for your body. You can replace salt substitute with herbs and spices so you get only enough salt and potassium and nothing in excess. You can use herbs to treat this condition of hyperkalemia but under the supervision of a medical professional. You can take 150 mg of licorice each day as that helps potassium levels in your blood. However, you must not take licorice if you have high blood pressure. When your kidneys fail or don't perform properly, it leads to level of potassium being too high in the blood. For this reason, you should treat your kidneys. You can take help of acupuncture and massage to stimulate your kidneys' functioning. Marshmallow and cranberry are great for killing unwanted bacteria in the kidneys and that helps with better and improved functioning of kidneys. Drink plenty of water and eat a very healthy and balanced diet with regular exercising to get your body back on track without any diseases and without having the levels of potassium too high in your body.

529 plans are state-sponsored investment plans designed to help families save for college. To find the best 529 plan for you and your family, look at the overall picture, not just at the tax benefits offered. Owing to the compounding nature of the investment return, the sooner you save, the more your money will grow. Every state has a minimum of one 529 plan, thus offering you a variety of options to choose from. Earnings and withdrawals on these contributions are not taxable. Utah Educational Savings Plan This includes Vanguard and Dimensional funds, a fixed income fund from the state treasurer and a FDIC insured account. The reliability and performance of this plan is rated one of the highest. New York's 529 College Savings Plan Direct Plan It's reliability and performance are the highlights. This plan uses Vanguard mutual funds and allows the investor to link their accounts to the Upromise rewards service, thereby allowing users to earn cash back. Virginia 529 inVEST Mutual funds from Vanguard and Parnassus are offered in this plan. The option of using age-based investments that automatically shift towards conservative assets as college nears is a highlight. USAA 529 College Savings Plan Nevada's 529 plan uses USAA mutual funds. Age-based investment, as well as static investment options, are provided. Accounts can be linked to Upromise rewards service, which offers cash back from select merchants. T.Rowe Price College Savings Plan Reliability and performance of Alaska's 529 plan make it one of the top rated 529 plans. It provides special features for University of Alaska students. Age-based investment options, that grow conservative with time, and static investment options are offered. Florida 529 Savings Plan It uses money management firms to manage its funds. The static option available offers eight individual investment funds and three pre-designed investment portfolios. Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Savings Plan Three age-based options, fourteen static investment options using Vanguard funds, are some of the options available. Other notable ones are static ones from PIMCO and GE Asset Management. College Savings Iowa This plan ranks high in reliability and has friendly cost features. Age-based investment options and ten individually customized static options are offered. College Savings Plan of Maryland College Investment Plan. Fourteen different investment options based on risk factors are available. This plan allows you to move between portfolios and also invest in multiple portfolios. Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Plan American Century manages this Kansan plan. Several static options, including tobacco-free One Choice portfolios, are available. Three age based investment options, including one with Vanguard index funds, is also available.

The living room is incomplete without a TV. With television technology growing leaps and bounds, TV viewing experience has reached new heights. There is a wide choice of flat-screen TVs that offer superior picture quality. That is why it can be confusing to select the best TV for your home. Here is what you need to consider when you decide to buy a TV for your home:

Room size

Factoring your budget, the TV screen size must be in sync with your room size. Bigger sized rooms can accommodate big screens, as big as 65-inch flat screen TV, whereas if the size of your room is small, you may have to settle for a smaller screen, say a 32 inch or a 40 inch TV.

Display type

When you choose to buy a flat-screen TV, you have a choice of 3 displays; LCD, LED and Plasma. While Plasma TVs offer the highest resolution with excellent picture quality, they are very expensive. Panasonic, LG and Samsung manufacture Plasma flat screen TVs. Plasma TVs have a bigger screen size—42 inches, 65-inch flat screen TV and many in between. When it comes to affordability, LCDs fit the bill. You can find LCD flat screen TVs in smaller screen sizes—42 inches and less. Suitable to be installed in bright rooms and consuming less power, LCD TVs, however, offer minimum viewing angles. LCD flat screen TVs are the popular choice and a number of brands offer LCD flat screen TVs at competitive prices. LED TVs are similar to LCDs, but with added backlighting. They are energy efficient compared to LCD TVs and have super thin panels with better picture quality. The colors are vibrant. Of course, when it comes to picture quality, nothing can beat the Plasma 65-inch flat screen TV.

Best flat-screen TVs

With myriad choices of flat screen TVs, it is indeed tough making a buying decision. Here is the list of the best and top rated flat screen TVs.

Vizio M701d-A3R

This is a high definition smart TV that features an improved user interface. Being a smart TV, it offers internet connectivity, enabling you to access a multitude of online apps. The TV delivers full HD viewing in high resolution, with its 3D technology offering cinema-like quality. The refresh rate at 240Hz eliminates blurring and as a viewer what you get is unparalleled, crisp and rich viewing experience.

LG47LN5700

One of the best in 65-inch flat screen TV, this smart TV offers excellent internet connectivity enabling you to streamline content of your choice. Whichever external device you choose, this smart TV offers seamless access. There is also the option to personalize the dashboard. So, your favorite channels can be easily reached. What you get from this TV is an excellent 1080p resolution in high definition. This LED flat screen TV comes with inbuilt Wi-Fi technology allowing you access to NetFlix, Amazon Videos, YouTube and Hulu Plus. On top of all these standout features, there is also an intuitive magic remote. With this remote, you can use gestures and voice to control the video content.

Samsung UN40EH5000

Coming from the home of the most trusted name in electronics, this LED 65-inch flat screen TV scores high on the green factor. The components used do not harm the environment. It is energy efficient as well. When it comes to picture clarity, nothing can beat this Samsung model. The Eco light sensor gets in the auto-configuring mode to tune the picture quality according to the levels of brightness in the room. If high action movies are your choice, this TV features Clear Motion Rate 120 that nullifies the blurriness. It also features a USB connection enabling you to view photos and play music and movies directly on the TV. You can fulfill your entertainment needs by buying a quality 65-inch flat screen TV. Choose the best, sit back and enjoy the visual treat.

From having hundreds of other options in a department store, what can pull an investment ready customer towards a brand that most likely is termed as a stalwart and a revolution in patio furniture?

The question might sound obnoxious, as the two words in it is the answer itself, but aren't there companies who tag their lines in great words but are worth not a grain of sand? BQ a member of the furniture manufacturing circle for decades had all reasons to go ahead of themselves, having served the business since 1969 and could have been a water-logged sink with a repeat of the same products our grandfathers liked. On the contrary, taking each step in measured quantities and learning the business each time success knocks their door, regardless of what their position is in the market, has allowed BQ to have an upper hand in customer satisfaction and overall quality control.

With more than 300 outlets and over seven million pleased customers, this company has recently embarked on the world-wide web with their website, roughly transcribed from abbreviation, the word meaning do it yourself, this company has reinvented grade A, classy furnishing with prices range starting from anything a commoner can spend. As the name of its website suggests, when one orders a piece from their online catalogue, the marvel of a furniture is sent through post in parts which can easily be assembled using vivid instructions in the manual, hence the term DIY. Ordering furniture from your local carpenter and waiting for millenniums for it to be finished, is so yesteryear work, BQ has made this benchmark move, paving the path for the industry it's a part of, to a new era of internet.

Now speaking of why BQ is actually BQ. Its grade of excellence in terms of design, materials used and service provided pre and post order is absolutely magnificent. Focusing the spot light on the wide array of categories and design options the website provides is the task entitled for the next set of lines.

Beginning from the classic patio chairs made of rattan and new age metals like Adelaide metal or Batangas phoenix metal, these materials give way for an easily assembled and no hassle pass to the pieces, not only in the process of installation, but also after that, when the customers have the privilege of using it for years with as low maintenance as one could possibly ask for a furniture piece. This company has not stopped its progress at your usual rattan, wrought iron or metal designs. Each of the materials mentioned has further been treated in labs to form materials more durable and easily moldable to designs never through of before.

Ranging from a classic patio set, with a three-seated couch, two cushion chairs and a center table, to a classic dining platform with a sturdy yet slim fit structure, having four to six cushioned chairs and a table as per customer's requirement, the range of BQ garden furniture is extensive, with options not being limited to the classic, old school designs and yesteryear substances used to build them.

Shifting focus to a different level and moving from basic furniture choices, BQ provides impetus to the ones wanting for more. Garden benches made of materials like Rocha rattan and even sand stone gives way for one to plan a spacious outdoor seating area, giving its owners the feel of a park. Parasols with wide shade area, made of trend setter, engineered fabric, and available in designs more than our fingers can count, allows these open areas to have shaded spaces, inhibiting both style and comfort.

Such is the expanse BQ has covered being in the industry and such is the impression it dawns on a person walking down their furniture display aisle.