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If it’s time to replace your bra, give the customer-loved Bali One Smooth U Underwire Bra a shot. The full-coverage T-shirt bra is available in sizes 34B through 42DD and is currently on sale ahead of Black Friday for just $17, saving you 65 percent. The hand-wash-only style combines two-part supportive underwire cups with soft mesh inserts to offer a full-coverage contoured silhouette, and adjustable crisscross straps to ensure a tailored fit....

If you’re looking for the best ways to keep your family safe as you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s Day, the CDC just released its expert guidance to help you modify your plans to help reduce the risk (without reducing the holiday fun). If you’re looking to stay as safe as possible, you probably already know that the CDC says that virtual gatherings are the way to go this year if you’re celebrating with anyone who is outside your household....

All About Protein Protein content determines how much gluten the flour will form, which in turn affects the textural quality of your baked good. Flours with a high protein content create more gluten, which provides a strong and dense structure. Those with a lower protein content form less gluten (lower protein and less gluten get you a light and airy structure-think ‘LLL’ for Lower protein, Less gluten, Light texture). Let’s take a closer look at each of these four flours-from high to low protein content—and chat about the best uses and substitutions....

Whipped Cream Frosting Whipped cream frosting is made similarly to plain whipped cream: Mix confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and a little cream of tartar (about ½ teaspoon for every pint of cream) for stability. Because it’s neutral in flavor and super airy and light, this frosting is a great choice for stacked berry cakes. For maximum volume and the smoothest texture, chill your bowl and whisk before starting, and use well-chilled heavy or whipping cream....

The set includes five machine-washable cloths that slip onto the three blades on the sturdy plastic handle. The dusting sleeves do all the work without using any kind of cleaning product, but you can also wet them to remove stuck-on grime. Since the cloths are reusable, you don’t have to worry about constantly buying new cloths or producing lots of waste. To buy: $8 (was $13); amazon.com. The blades are able to dust both sides of two blinds at once, helping you save time cleaning with this duster....

The Linenspa hypoallergenic memory foam pillows come in a pack of two, which means each one is just over $11 right now. The bed pillows have almost 8,700 five-star ratings and hundreds of positive reviews, and after hours of research and testing, our team named them the Best Budget Pillow in their review of The 10 Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper. To buy: $23; amazon.com. “These pillows may need a fluff before you sleep, but they are EXCELLENT for the price point....

If you’re curious to learn more or considering hopping on the trend, we spoke to celebrity hairstylists Sunnie Brook and David Lopez to get their take on the trend, which hair types can wear it, how to style it, and more. What is the midi flick haircut? The midi flick haircut is an updated version of the ’90s supermodel haircut, explains Brook, who recently styled the look on Elisabeth Moss....

While the personal blender may not take up much counter space, don’t let its size fool you: The small-but-mighty appliance boasts a 1,100-peak-watt motor, which can pulverize ice and other frozen ingredients with ease. For added convenience, you can blend directly into the 24-ounce single-serve cup, attach the spout lid, and take your smoothie to go–all without having to wash any additional dishes. One five-star reviewer raved about the size and convenience of the Ninja Personal Blender compared to their standard blender: “I was getting tired of hauling out my big old blender to make smoothies,” they said....

The chilled chaos eventually reaches its threshold every couple of months, which prompts you to throw out a few items here and there. But without performing a proper refrigerator revamp, you’ll be stuck on the same loop for years. “When people try to organize their fridges, they often don’t take everything out of the shelves and drawers,” says organizing expert Barbara Reich of Resourceful Consultants. “People think that they’ll be able look at everything and assess the best plan of action by leaving everything in its current position....

To learn self-sufficiency, kids need to occasionally dust themselves off (literally and figuratively) without your help. “Most parents know what their children are capable of but step in to make things easier for them,” says Sheri Noga, the author of Have the Guts to Do It Right: Raising Grateful and Responsible Children in an Era of Indulgence. Remember: Long-term benefits—a teenager who knows how to do her own laundry, for example—trump momentary discomfort....

To buy: $25; amazon.com. “Better than all my Lululemon shorts easily,” wrote one five-star reviewer, who added, “I’ve told everyone who will listen, these are the shorts every woman needs.” The high-waisted style even has a zippered side pocket that can hold your phone, keys, and credit card while you work out. “It’s very deep, so [you] can store bulky keys in it and exercise without worry,” said another shopper, who titled their review “Lululemon dupe....

Even when I was dousing myself in some serious, chemical-filled bug sprays, the mosquitos were still undeterred. Despite the sweltering heat, I wore jeans and sneakers to protect myself, only to have the bloodthirsty bugs bite the exposed inch of ankle between my pants and sneakers. I invested in enough citronella candles to encircle my small outdoor bench and patio table in a ring of bug-repelling essential oils, but the citronella simply wasn’t enough....

RELATED: 5 Things You Should Always Do to Keep Your Home Safe Before You Go on Vacation RELATED: 5 Clever Energy-Saving Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner If you’re expecting a package but aren’t at home when it arrives, you’ll get a notification as soon as it hits your doorstep, which can help prevent package theft. You can also have contactless interactions with visitors, neighbors, and delivery drivers. At night, the motion sensors alert you to the presence of possible intruders, giving you extra time to call for help....

What is fatty fish? The American Heart Association recommends eating two (3.5 ounces, cooked) servings of fatty fish per week. Fatty fish include salmon, albacore tuna (the canned stuff), mackerel, herring, lake trout, and sardines. Fish is a great source of protein, but its real benefit is the omega-3 fatty acids it contains, Largeman-Roth says. Not only do omega-3s lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, they are also vital for brain health....

Most of all, I’m looking forward to the months in the year when wearing warm, cozy sweatpants all day is not only accepted, but embraced as choice behavior. And my favorite pair that recently topped my all-time list of best sweatpants ever? Madewell’s MWL Superbrushed Easygoing Sweatpants, which reviewers can’t stop buying and have called the “softest loungewear ever.” Having worn the pants for weeks now, I am fully on board with the hype....

A new brand of innovative food storage containers, called Silo, launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year–and after meeting with the founder and seeing the containers in action, I’m convinced that this revolutionary, vacuum-sealing system is the food storage solution we’ve all been waiting for. Rather than stashing food in plastic containers with mismatched lids that have been warped from too many runs through the dishwasher, Silo’s stylish containers are made from durable, BPA-free Tritan TM plastic that’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe....

Of all the fall closet staples, nothing is more important than a comfortable jacket. The perfect fall jacket is something that’s thick enough in the daytime to add warmth to your button-downs and sweaters without sacrificing an ounce of style, and the best one I’ve worn recently is Quince’s Organic Comfort Stretch Chore Jacket—which only costs $40. I’ve been waiting all summer to be able to pull out this versatile piece, and so far it has gotten me endless compliments wherever I go....

Strip the bed and replace your setup with one of Bedsure’s quilt sets, which is heralded by reviewers as the perfect fall bedding. Because the quilt (and its two matching pillow shams) are constructed out of a soft microfiber, you won’t be sweating during any blip of heat or shivering on the coolest nights for the next few months. And now’s an opportune time to pick up your autumn bedding since each size is on sale, with the full/queen set ringing in at just $32 right now....

As the owner and interior designer of Eye for Pretty, she knew she could use her skills to reflect the style she shares with her husband, Patrick, and their two sports-loving children. And the one spot where things were especially coming together was in the laundry room. “We’ve owned three homes, but we never had a proper laundry room,” Salceda says. “Our washer and dryer were always located in the garage....

To buy: $187 (was $400); amazon.com. “We were pleasantly surprised how nice and natural this tree looked once assembled…The final result was well worth it,” said a five-star reviewer who did confirm that the branches take time to put into place. “This tree is the next best option to a real tree. The needles look real, it’s super full with a great shape, and bonus, it has tons of lights (and I like A LOT of lights),” shared a five-star reviewer who also confirmed the tree was “incredibly easy to assemble....