Megan Cooper

St. Louis

Cooper lab @WUSTL, @wustlmstp @wustlpeds, Division Chief Pediatric Rheumatology/Immunology, primary immune deficiency, NK cell biology, opinions my own

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8 Thrifty Ways to Save on Your Summer Party Prep

3 days ago | lovetoknow.com | Megan Cooper

If you love the summer sun, the mid-year season means one thing - finding every excuse to soak up as much of it as possible. Although being the consummate summer party host doesn't mean breaking the bank. Instead, save on your summer party prep with our favorite spendthrift tricks. Vintage Sheets & Linens Help You Decorate on a Dime You might remember your grandmother sorting through her delicate, embroidered linens while on the hunt for a dish towel or two.
8 Out-of-Sight 70s Barbies That Put the Fab in Fabulous

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

The Barbie we know today is a far cry from the 1950s elegant ponytailed collectible. Those long, swaying blonde locks and that athletic build didn’t break onto the scene until the 1970s. From the Malibu Barbie that broke the mold wide open to the kitschy dolls with gimmicks that every kid loved, these are some of the 70s Barbies that we still think are groovy today.
5 Simple Ways to Kill Bamboo & Keep It From Coming Back

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

Hearing that the solution to your landscaping worries is to kill a darling little plant feels like sacrilege. But some bamboo varieties are invasive, and killing them may be the only way you can regain control over this fast-growing plant. From using vinegar to killing rhizomes, there are so many different ways to kill bamboo. And once you know how to kill bamboo, your backyard will never get overrun with the tall stalks again.
47 Things to Do on Mother's Day Beyond Breakfast in Bed

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysLooking for amazing and original things to do on Mother's Day to really make mom feel loved on her special day? By tapping into your creative spirit and thinking outside the box, you can enjoy plenty of incredible Mother's Day activities with the maternal figures in your life.
May Birthstone: Guide to the Elegant Emerald

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

The May birthstone — emerald — is considered one of the three most desirable colored gemstones available. Alongside rubies and sapphires, emeralds have been mined and used by humans for decoration for hundreds of years. With ancient symbolic ties and contemporary connections to the changing seasons, emerald jewelry has yet to go out of style. Explore this historic gemstone and discover what makes it a perfect fit as the May birthstone. How Are Emeralds Made?
12 Purposeful Ways to Make Friends as an Older Adult

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

Filing your taxes might be easier as you get older, but making new friends can feel just as hard at 60 as it was in middle school. Of course, finding them can sometimes be the hardest part, and that can be doubly difficult if you’re less mobile or monetarily constrained. And while your neighborhood birds do make great company, they don’t quite measure up to fellow senior friends. But knowing how to make friends in your 60s and older is doable, especially with these simple tips.
Easy DIY Floating Shelf Tutorial Anyone Can Follow

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

You’d be hard-pressed not to fall in love at least once while scrolling through your socials. No, we don’t mean with a new partner, we mean with a new DIY project. From curtains to rugs to remodeled bathrooms, internet DIYers can fill you with the unbridled confidence you need to tackle interior design. If you’re new to the game and want to build up to that measuring-by-eyeball level of expertise, start with these simple DIY floating shelves.
7 Most Valuable Vintage Transformers That Turned Into Cash

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

Transformers may be robots in disguise, but nothing's hiding these impressive price tags from our eyes. If you were a Transformer fan in the 1980s, then you can give a big thank you to Takara Tomy and Hasbro for bringing these shapeshifting robots to your grubby little kid fingers. Today, these vintage Transformer toys are incredibly valuable, with many selling for thousands of dollars.
5 Reasons Your Sod Is Turning Yellow (& How to Fix It)

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Megan Cooper

Many people take pride in a lush, green lawn. But when yellow spots start to take over, they don’t know where to turn. But there’s no need to panic. A handful of culprits are usually behind this yellowing. And once you identify which one’s attacking your lawn, you can fight back with a fury. A few of the most common reasons your sod is turning yellow are:The nitrogen in pet urine can turn your sod yellow and kill it, depending on how often your pet pees in the same spots.
Blossom on a Budget: 12 Tips for Thrifting Gardening Gear

4 weeks ago | lovetoknow.com | Megan Cooper

Don't let consumption core fool you; you don't need to spend thousands of dollars on gardening supplies to be a "real gardener." I'm a thrifty gal, and my secondhand hacks have never done me wrong in the planting department. If you hate gatekeeping like I do, you'll love my tips for thrifting and repurposing all the gardening gear a beginner may need.