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Many of these credit card perks go beyond the travel or cash-back rewards many cards tout. Sometimes they go hand-in-hand, but for the most part, you may have great credit card perks even if you don’t have a rewards credit card. The opposite is also true: That rewards credit card may be doubly worth the annual fee (if it has one at all) if it comes with extra perks. Picking a credit card requires considering all the financial details—the APR, annual fees, whether it uses deferred interest for an initial signing benefit—but if those factors seem acceptable and the card comes with great perks, that card might be worth signing up for....

And if you want to incorporate the vibrant colors of the Magentaverse into your wardrobe to give yourself some energy for the new year, we rounded up 14 items—from makeup to sweaters to bags—to match. We searched retailers like Sephora, Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Spanx, and more to find fashion, accessories, and beauty products that simply scream Viva Magenta and embrace similar hues. Tom Ford Lip Color Matte Lipstick in Velvet Cherry This matte lipstick will add a fun pop of magenta to your look, and it contains Vitamins C and E and is paraben- and sulfate-free for sensitive skin....

Best Overall ZimaSilk Queen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase: $24 (was $40) Ravmix Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase: $20 (was $23) Slpbaby Natural Pure Silk Pillowcase: $23 Best Affordable Options Bedsure Satin Pillowcase for Hair and Skin, 2 Pack: $9 (was $12) MR & HM Satin Pillowcase, No Zipper 2 Pack: $11 (was $12) Love’s Cabin Queen Size Satin Pillowcase, 2 Pack: $7 (was $10) Best Splurge Options Slip Queen Silk Pillowcase: $89 Fishers Finery Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase: $60 Meili and Grace Anti-Aging Mulberry Silk Pillowcase: $50...

Dofira Acacia Wood Cutting Board with Antler Handle, $30 (was $37) Root Unscented Grecian Collenettes Dinner Candles, $30 (was $38) LOVEINUSA Mini Sisal Snow Frost Trees, $16 (was $20) DearHouse Eucalyptus Garlands, $17 Christmas Santa Hats Silverware Holders, $18 Your Magic Moment Gauze Table Runner, $18 Kposiya Christmas Napkin Rings, $26 Lenox Winter Greetings Cheese Plate And Knife Set, $25 Rhytsing Gray Glass Battery Operated LED Candles with Remote, $20 with coupon (was $27) CraftMore Smokey Pine Garland, $20 (was $30)...

Green Bean Salad with Crispy Bread Crumbs This dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or even holiday meals, but easy enough to add to your weeknight rotation. Get the recipe. Mostly Make-Ahead BBQ Ribs These can be made up to a day in advance, perfect for ensuring a truly relaxing weekend barbecue or holiday party. Get the recipe. Nectarine-and-Burrata Salad Juicy, olive oil-slicked nectarines nestle up alongside tangy pickled onions and creamy burrata....

Before you turn on the fan this summer, remove dust and debris using an old pillowcase. Spray the interior of the pillowcase with an all-purpose cleaner and slip it over one of the blades. As you wipe, grime gets trapped inside the pillowcase instead of falling on furniture or floors. After cleaning, reverse the direction of the blades, so the fan brings cold air downward instead of pushing warm air around the room....

Now through Jan. 2, Nordstrom shoppers can save up to 46 percent on items across all departments. While the retailer is undoubtedly known for its wide array of fashion offerings, it also has a solid selection of home goods, ranging from kitchen tools to cookware to unique decor. We scoured this often-underutilized area of the site to find 19 of the best home deals in Nordstrom’s sale. Looking for some cozy throw pillows and blankets to get you through the remainder of the winter?...

Here are 24 free gift ideas to consider for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or any other gift-giving occasion. Even if you aren’t particularly crafty, you can pull off something special and meaningful without spending very much. Heartfelt Free Gift Ideas These touching gift ideas will definitely be beloved by the people who love you the best. Write down some wonderful moments with them Remember that time? Make sure that they do, too....

A quick and healthy breakfast can take just a handful of minutes, be made the night before, or even a few days in advance. There’s no need to flip omelets or bake fresh granola in the name of healthful meals every morning. Instead, build a healthy breakfast menu for your week from this collection of easy breakfast ideas. As you’ll see, many healthy breakfast ideas can be speedy and quite tasty....

As the mom of boys, I don’t typically get to do the princess thing. I remember being totally thrilled when my niece came to Disney World with us because it meant I finally could try out the princess Disney character dining that my boys had no desire to do! We typically end up doing things like Jedi training and superhero games instead. But I love Disney princesses and all that they stand for – kindness, bravery, going after their dreams, etc....

But after the holidays are over, then what? It’s heartbreaking to toss them, but also seems pointless to store them. Many of these cards feature the dear faces of family and friends and their kids, after all. Though this particular holiday season may lack traditional family gatherings, these three creative crafts from experts using recycled holiday card photos will help to keep ties strong with those we love but perhaps can’t be with....

“One of the most common functional deformities is hyper-pronation, or flat foot, which is known to cause many conditions like bunions, hammer toe, and plantar fasciitis,” says Los Angeles–based podiatrist Albert A. Nejat, DPM, FACFAS. “Stretching the feet, but mainly the calves and hamstrings, can be very beneficial in reducing hyper-pronation and other issues.” Since movement and stretches are one of the best ways to soothe stiff, sore feet, try doing these quick foot and toe stretching exercises about three times every day to keep them healthy....

Designer Raili Clasen had to answer that question as she worked on the basement in the 2021 Real Simple Home, and the results are a showcase of her expansive imagination. It starts with the two-toned green walls. “Playful hits of color and the painted half wall were a great starting point for the design,” she says. Within this palette, Clasen then fit in a gym, a living area, a game room, and a storage closet to maximize every inch....

Not to worry! You can come up with some very cool last-minute Halloween costumes using stuff you probably already have in your closet—with a quick trip to your craft stash for a few basic supplies. Bonus: Waiting until the last minute could get you a cheap Halloween costume idea that’s still incredibly cute—and may still net you a top prize at your Halloween party. Simply wear a rose-hued shirt, give yourself a name tag that displays any name but “Rose” (we’re partial to “Violet” or even “Lily”), and tote a few roses along for the night....

Well, not just any tights. I’d estimate that I’ve tried more than 100 pairs of tights over the years—the market is saturated with all of the options you could imagine. Because of how vital hosiery is to my wardrobe, I think of a pair of tights as an important part of every outfit. When I opt for a lacy patterned pair to wear with a plain black slip dress, the tights actually are the outfit....

Trifle Homemade trifle is as impressive and delicious as it is forgiving. Simply combine bite-sized bits of leftover cake with layers of custard, whipped cream, fresh fruit, pudding, jam, sprinkles, and so on. Make one large trifle in a clear bowl with straight sides or assemble individual ones in mason jars. Match the flavor of your cake with the other ingredients: Layer rich chocolate cake with pitted cherries, chocolate chunks, and whipped cream; key lime pie with coconut flakes and fresh mango; or banana cake with cream cheese frosting, walnuts, and chunks of fresh banana....

General Bird-Roasting Tips “The first rule of any bird is to buy fresh and not frozen. It will make a world of difference in flavor and moisture retention,” states Grosser. The second important step in the perfect bird is a good brine. “I suggest brining as the best way to season your meat and help maintain a very moist and juicy finished product. Salt actually opens up the cells in proteins and allows for more moisture to be absorbed making for juicer meat....

Names like Tru Earth, Earth Breeze, Earth Hero, Net Zero, Dropps, and BioKleen are just some of the companies vying for consumer attention. And the offerings and value propositions of these more recent entrants are exciting for people wanting to do their part to save the planet without busting their budgets. Not only are these companies reducing the plastic pollution associated with laundry routines, they are also reducing the carbon footprint associated with the industry and baking charitable environmental initiatives into their business models....

That’s why it’s important not only to stretch your hips, but to do active hip exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and mobility. What’s the difference between a hip stretch and a hip exercise, and between hip flexibility versus mobility? A simple distinction: think passive versus active. “Hip flexibility is defined as length through range of motion while mobility points to more targeted strength and control of the muscle as it completes a movement pattern,” Corgel explains....

Get our Whole-House Cleaning Schedule The Simpliest New Cleaning Habits (Start Today!) Resolution 2: Clear Your Home of Dangerous Toxins Indoor air quality scientists say that the air you breathe inside your home can be more polluted than outdoors, especially if affected by cleaning products, air fresheners, potpourri, and perfumes. Commit to using homemade cleaners to keep your home dirt-free and safe. To banish household odors, create natural room scents, carpet powders, reed diffusers, and plug-in refills....