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Think of it as a digital Christmas market filled with items from brands both big and small. You’ll just as easily find faux Christmas trees, stockings, and ornaments as you will baking dishes, dinnerware, throw pillow covers, and candles. It has everything you need to infuse your home with holiday cheer and prepare for all of the baking and entertaining that comes with the season. While there are many classic decorations in the virtual shop, there are also more subtle pieces available to buy....

While it still has the iconic red plaid cover, the vintage Better Homes & Gardens cookbook from decades ago is a lot different from the current edition on my desk. For starters, the advertisement included on the cover states you could subscribe to receive your own copy for a whopping $1.50 per year! As for ingredients in the book, I doubt the average household keeps “variety meats” like chicken hearts and kidneys around (yes, these are actually called for in the 1943 book)....

Focus on What You Need If you haven’t given much thought to your routine, start by taking a long hard look at the ingredients in the face wash you turn to every single day. What you use to cleanse your pores makes a difference in the vitality and condition of your skin, making it essential to only choose a facial cleanser that suits your needs. From what to avoid to recommended products, consider this your guide to finding the best face wash for sensitive skin....

Zinc is an essential mineral, which means that the body has to obtain it from our diet because it cannot manufacture it, explains Amandeep Kalsi, R.D., MPH, a registered dietitian in Los Angeles. When you consume the recommended daily amount of zinc, all the body functions mentioned above are able to work at their best. The Daily Value (DV) is 8 milligrams of zinc, increasing to 11 milligrams for breastfeeding mothers because “you need it for yourself and to develop the fetus,” Kalsi says....

But that doesn’t mean you have to hibernate to stay healthy for the holidays. Try these smart and strategic changes that’ll help you stay healthy Don’t rely on a single tactic to protect you The more layers of protection you add to your wellness arsenal, the more you reduce your risk of catching something. “To protect yourself from getting sick, high-quality masks, good ventilation, and avoiding crowds are the best layers,” says epidemiologist Maria Pyra, Ph....

That makes Supergoop’s biggest sale of the year an essential sale to shop right now. The iconic sunscreen company, behind some of our editor-approved favorites in the category has launched a sitewide 20-percent-off sale that includes its best-sellers for as little as $8. Just use code SUNNY20 through Tuesday, May 24, to get its beloved sunscreens all on sale. Supergoop Summer Sale 2022 Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, From $16 (was from $20) Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 Serum, $37 (was $46) Superscreen Daily Moisturizer SPF 40, $34 (was $42) Lipscreen Sheer SPF 30, $18 (was $22) Daily Dose Hydra-Ceramide Boost + SPF 40 Oil, $37 (was $46) Glowscreen SPF 40, From $16 (was from $20) Play Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50 with Vitamin C, From $12 (was from $15) Handscreen SPF 40, $11 (was $14) Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract for Face and Body, From $8 (was from $10)...

The secret to more frequent travel? It’s simple: Spend less money on each trip, and you can stretch your annual vacation budget into more frequent trips. Learn how to plan ahead, research your options, lean into deals, and time it right, and you’ll be amazed at how much you can get out of your vacation budget. Whether you’re planning to hit the open road or the friendly skies, check out these easy ways to be a frugal traveler and get out of town more often....

The Arielle metal platform bed and headboard arrived at my door in a flat-packed box just a few days later. It was heavy, but my roommate and I managed to carry it up to our fifth floor walk-up together. Inside the box I found an array of metal bars, wood slats, and screws. It was mildly overwhelming, but that’s typically the price you pay for ordering affordable furniture online that arrives in days, not months....

How about being able to make your own peanut dipping sauce at home! This easy peanut sauce is both delicious and quick to put together. It’s the only Thai peanut sauce recipe you’ll ever need! This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The Best Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe When we were living back in Virginia, there was this Thai restaurant called Bangkok Bistro that brought out free salad with any entree....

About Air Plants Air plants (Tillandsia spp.) are epiphytes, meaning that in nature they grow on other plants, usually on tree branches. There are hundreds of species and varieties of air plants. They usually have strap-shape or slender triangle-shape leaves that grow in a rosette pattern with new growth appearing from the center. Those with silver foliage tend to be the most drought-tolerant; greener types dry out faster. You can also find colorful species, like Tillandsia maxima that can have coral leaves....

But unlike traditional pet hair removers, this one doesn’t require any sticky adhesive papers or need to be plugged in. Just roll it over the hair and watch as it does its thing. When you’re done, turn the spindle to clean the bristles and dump the collected hair from the waste bin into the trash. To buy: $25 with coupon (was $37); amazon.com. In their reviews, dog and cat owners were impressed by the efficacy of the pet hair remover brush and praised its compact shape and ergonomic handle design....

The light has three different brightness settings that users control to help wake them up and get their brains ready to start the day. It turns on with the touch of a button and will stay on for as long as you’d like. This lamp works to improve sleep quality because, ironically, light is essential to sleep. By having a routine in the morning that helps you become fully awake and ready to start the day, you’ll be more likely to fall asleep at night, when it’s dark and your brain realizes that it’s time for bed....

With that expectation out the door in the time since, my already expansive collection of leisurewear has doubled. And even though I’m historically a leggings kind of person, my go-to pair got pushed to the side when these ridiculously soft joggers made their way into my life. To buy: $84; vuoriclothing.com. Breaking up with my leggings wasn’t something I expected to happen, but I guess that’s the way these things go....

Need more reasons to love everyone’s favorite OG superfruit? We’ve got plenty. Avocados are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and other nutrients that help with cholesterol, bone density, skincare, and more. To break down the endless science-backed health benefits of avocados, we sat down with Christy Brissette, MS, RD, a registered dietician and president of 80 Twenty Nutrition. Heart Health Slice an avocado in half and put the narrow ends next to each other, and you’ll have a heart shape....

Bath & Body Works’ three-wick candles are some of the best available because of their long life, their wide variety of scents, and the strength of their throw (in other words, how powerful their scent is). Plus, the chic packaging you can find on some candles doesn’t hurt either, and it certainly doesn’t give off the vibe of a candle you can pick up at the mall. To buy: $12 (was $25); bathandbodyworks....

The Bissell air400 is not just any air purifier, it’s a robust and efficient option that sailed through our testing process to be one of our favorites of the year. Out of 38 models, we named it as one of our five best for its efficiency and effectiveness, along with its ease of use and quiet operation. We’re not the only ones who love it; it currently has just shy of 1,000 5-star ratings....

I know I’m not the only one struck by a pandemic-induced book block, but as everyone I knew (or so it seemed) read book after book, I knew I needed to do something to snap myself out of my book rut. That’s when I decided to try Book of the Month. This subscription-based book club has been around since 1926 and is known for predicting some of the top books of the year....

The Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal and Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo has been the only product that has cleared my scalp. Available at Nordstrom starting at $15, the minty-scented charcoal shampoo deep-cleans your scalp. Not meant for everyday use, the one 8-ounce container of shampoo lasted me several months after using the shampoo once or twice a week. It doesn’t bubble up like other shampoos, instead the exfoliating shampoo has a slight lather and works more like a scrub....

How to Cook Loaded Sweet Potatoes There are a few different ways to whip up flavorful roasted sweet potatoes, but the one that’s gone viral on TikTok involves freezing the potatoes before baking them. Then, garnish them with some of your favorite spices, condiments, and other tasty finishing touches. Here are the steps. Freeze the Potatoes First According to TikTok user Chaheti Bansal, the key to making fluffy potatoes starts with a frozen spud....

Caraway’s Complete Bakeware Set includes 11 pieces: an 18-inch by 13-inch baking sheet, a 10-inch by 15-inch baking sheet, a 12-cup muffin pan, a 9-inch by 13-inch rectangle pan, a 9-inch square pan, a 1-pound loaf pan, two 9-inch circle pans, an 18-inch by 13-inch cooling rack, and two storage organizers. Like the brand’s Customer-loved cookware, the bakeware is made from non-toxic materials—in this case, aluminized steel with a ceramic coating that’s free of Teflon and heavy metals....