While the majority of the deals are exclusive to Prime members, there is also a fair share open to all shoppers. And anyone can get in on the member-only savings by signing up for a free 30-day trial of Prime. The 10 Best Prime Early Access Sales Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday tend to feel like a chaotic dash to grab as much as you can on sale. It can be overwhelming and stressful, which makes this event a smart way to shop....
“The first key to stain removal,” says Angela Brown, CEO of Savvy Cleaner, “is to identify the type of stains common to your lifestyle so you can treat it with the proper type of remover.” Whether you are constantly scrubbing grass stains out of baseball pants or just have the occasional mustard spot, there is a laundry stain remover for many common stains. To find the best laundry stain removers, we tested 30 different stain removers in our lab....
The best outdoor furniture covers protect your patio furniture from wind, rain, dirt, and other elements to help your furniture last through multiple seasons. To come up with this list of the best outdoor furniture covers, we researched the category while considering factors like size, style, material, durability, and care to inform our product recommendations. We also consulted Deborah Young, owner of The Textile Expert, for additional insight. We selected the Covermates Prestige Outdoor Patio Sofa Cover as the overall best outdoor furniture cover because it’s made of durable 900D polyester with eco-friendly water-resistant backing and breathable mesh vents....
Planting in raised garden beds minimizes the number of weeds and critters that creep into your garden, and it’s “ergonomically advantageous,” says gardener Lisa Catalano of Our Garden Gig. “They allow you to work in your garden with less bending down, eliminating back and knee joint pain while you seed, water, weed, fertilize, and harvest. The higher the bed, the more you will benefit from less stress on your body....
We also interviewed three space heater experts: Gary McCoy, a store manager for Lowe’s; Jeffrey Edwards, Regional Chief Engineer, Home Appliances & Electronics, at Intertek; and Randy Light, Senior Merchant at Home Depot. Our top overall recommendation is the Better Homes & Gardens Freestanding Fan Forced Portable Fireplace for its impressive heating capabilities, important safety features, easy portability, and the fact that it doubles as a fireplace. (Better Homes & Gardens is owned by Real Simple’s parent company, Dotdash Meredith....
Here’s a deeper look at the six key categories: Cleanliness: How clean and well maintained the interior of the store isFriendliness: How friendly and helpful the staff is at their local CostcoStock: The variety and availability of different productsQuality of samples: How tasty the samples typically are at their local CostcoQuantity of samples: How many different samples are typically available while shoppingParking lot quality/parking availability: How easy it is to navigate the store’s parking lot and find parking...
There are some amazing deals from popular brands like Lululemon, Alo, Beyond Yoga, and more. The popular Align cropped tank is on sale for just $19, which is practically unheard of from Lululemon, and I would personally suggest getting one in every color at this price. You can also shop trendy items like this tennis skort that’s 24 percent off and these split-leg pants from Alo that are 41 percent off....
I love me a good dessert board. And a good breakfast board. Really anything sweet on a board works for me, sweet or savory actually. This caramel apple board idea is just a fun way to create an at home caramel apple bar but using caramel apple slices instead of caramel apples because at the end of the day, you always cut up caramel apples to eat them anyway. Or you should – they’re way better that way!...
But with a myriad of cheese and meat options, where does one even start? We compiled a list of the best charcuterie meats and cheeses so you can build the perfect board at your next gathering. “When creating a charcuterie board, the key with proteins is to add different levels of flavors and textures,” says Matt Pratta, Culinary Director of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Creating a board to share is the perfect opportunity to try new things, so I’d suggest staying away from standards that would typically be used in sandwiches or for everyday meals, and instead look for specialty cheeses and meats that combine different flavors....
How to Make Kale Chips First, you’ll need some kale. Really any kale will work, so it’s up to your flavor preference. Curly kale, which is bright green in color, is the type most common in American grocery stores, and it kind of looks like oversize parsley. Lacinato (also called dinosaur kale), is dark green, thick, and holds up well in soups. It will make for a slightly tougher chip, like a tortilla chip, compared to the potato chip-ness of curly kale....
To buy: $27 (was $46); amazon.com. This portable fan is hands-free and bladeless, so you can wear it around your neck like a set of headphones. Three speeds and 360 degree air movement provide a soft wind to keep your head cool without blowing air directly into your face. In fact, one user says, “I am SO happy with the way this product keeps cool air blowing around my neck, up into my hair, and on the sides of my face....
How to Pick the Right Wood It all depends on the look you want the kitchen to have, says Dave Murphy, national technical director at N-Hance Wood Refinishing. With wood kitchen cabinets, the two primary styles are a stained look that puts the grain of the wood on display and a smooth, painted surface. Any type of wood cabinet will last decades, as long as they’re well-built and the wood quality is good....
Reader question: How can I tell if I’m facing hair loss or hair thinning? Do they require different treatments? —Carolyn Rutherford When your scalp starts to become more visible and hair begins to feel less present, it can be difficult (and stressful!) to pinpoint exactly what’s going on. Hair loss and hair thinning in particular are often jumbled up in the same category, but there is a distinction to be made between the two....
There are many variations of the dish, from Mexican ceviche recipes that use a lime marinade to infinitely complex Peruvian ceviche recipes. Peru takes its ceviche seriously—it’s been officially declared as part of its national heritage and has a holiday to honor it. There, ceviche (or cebiche) is marinated in a spicy-tart aji-chili-lime sauce called “leche de tigre” or “tiger’s milk.” It’s also served with a wide variety of accompaniments, from diced cooked sweet potato to kernels of toasted corn, corn on the cob, and more, making it an entire meal and flavor experience....
Can I Substitute Different Size Eggs in Recipes? Most standard recipes use large eggs as a default. In the case your recipe calls for an extra-large egg and all you have are medium, here’s a guide on how to substitute egg sizes thanks to Sauder Egg’s egg size chart. one large egg = any other sized egg will worktwo large eggs = three small, two medium, two extra-large, or two jumbo eggsthree large eggs = four small, three medium, three extra-large eggs, or two jumbo eggsfour large eggs = five small, five medium, four extra-large, or three jumbo eggsfive large eggs = seven small, six medium, five extra-large eggs, or five jumbo eggs...
The classic Christmas carol has us thinking, What is the meaning of the word Noel? Thanks to our trusty friends at Merriam-Webster, we now know that it dates back as early as the 15th century. It also operates in two forms: lowercase (“noel”) and capitalized (“Noel”). The former means “a Christmas carol,” and the latter translates to Christmas. Across the pond, you might hear French people wish each other “Joyeux Noël,” which means “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Christmas....
Made of a cotton and polyester blend, the comfy jumpsuit has a soft texture that delivers tons of stretch, so you can wear it out or lounge in it on the couch. The high-quality material provides enough breathability to keep you cool on warm spring days and has a relaxed fit that adds to its airy finish. To buy: $35 (was $37); amazon.com. The fashionable jumpsuit has a faux wrap design that mimics the classic dress silhouette but gives you more security, since it’s one piece that’s sewn at the waist....
On This Episode Is now really a good time to be investing? With prices going up and the stock market falling, how should you adjust your financial plans and investment strategy? Stefanie sits down with Katie Gatti Tassin, host of the Money with Katie podcast, to find out. Meet Our Caller “McKayla” is a 26-year-old listener who heads operations for a design agency in London. In November 2021, McKayla invested a generous gift of money from her aunt and uncle into eight different funds....
The palette contains a delightful combination of nine versatile shades, ranging from work-appropriate neutrals to event-ready sultriness. Nine striking matte shades make up the palette. Three lighter base shades come in 0.07 oz sizes—Heaven, Nude Goals, and Lace Teddy. Six darker shades come in 0.03 oz sizes, a thoughtful blend of browns, purples, and more reddish tones that dial up your look. To buy: $33 with code FRIEND (was $39); macys....
Once known mainly for circulating dance trends and cleaning hacks, TikTok is now the origin of many uber-popular recipes and food celebrities. From Joanne Lee Molinaro (AKA @TheKoreanVegan) to Eitan Bernath (@eitan) to As Cooked on TikTok: Fan Favorites and Recipe Exclusives From More Than 40 TikTok Creators! A Cookbook, it’s clear that food is huge on TikTok. The Top TikTok Food Trends for 2022 So with that in mind, thanks to data from U....
