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Editor’s Tip: How you hang or pose your figures will depend on what types of skeletons you have. Keep in mind plastic skeletons bend more easily, but anatomical model skeletons are more lifelike. Be prepared to improvise! Editor’s Tip: Instead of hauling out heavy books, wrap lightweight cardboard forms with book jackets or printed book-cover images. Editor’s Tip: Buy clear plastic ornaments instead of glass. Even if they break, the plastic won’t be as much of a safety hazard....

The post office’s flat-rate boxes are a great deal—they come with two-day priority shipping, tracking, and up to $100 of insurance. Mail packages by December 19 to avoid express fees. — Brianna Firestone, founder of the School of Betty, a financial platform Instead of gifts, we give gelt, which means “money” in Yiddish. If you give your kid $5 per night at most, you’ll spend $40, whereas a toy might cost you $15 each night....

The best part is that you’ll find both premium and drugstore skincare brands included in this year’s sale, so there’s something for every person (and budget) here. For example, you can snag high-end night creams, affordable wrinkle serums, and more. The products below contain plenty of stellar anti-aging ingredients, like vitamin C, retinol, and hyaluronic acid, so you can feel confident that you’ll see results with continued use. One of the most impressive deals we found is on Perricone MD’s Face Finishing and Firming Moisturizer, a hydrating rose-scented cream that is a whopping 50 percent off right now....

The Oregon-based brand initiated the recall on January 6, and says approximately 28,356 pounds of ground beef products have been impacted. The items were produced on December 20, 2021, and all of them bear the establishment number “EST. 965” inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed next to the timestamp and “use by” or “freeze by” date. Additionally, the items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, and were sold at popular grocery store chains including Albertsons and Walmart....

But office happy hours have turned into endless Zoom calls, and the days of catered lunches, free snacks, using the company gym, and other office amenities seem like a thing of the past. If you’re new to working remotely, you might find yourself needing some support with how to focus at home, as well as drawing boundaries between work and your personal life. Since many companies are adjusting to having employees work remotely, you and your coworkers may need to talk to your HR department to implement changes that are more conducive to remote work....

For instance, maybe after noticing your sleep quality diminish over a few weeks, you decide to make some changes to improve it. You read articles about how to sleep better and try to stick to these sleep rules. That’s great—but following them too precisely can sabotage your Zzzs. You may jump out of bed every time you’re not using it solely for sleeping since sleep experts encourage you to keep the bed a sacred sleeping space....

Topsoil Myths & Misunderstandings These four common assumptions about topsoil can trip you up. But knowing these basics will help you successfully create the best environment you can for your plants. Topsoil Myth 1: All Topsoil Is Pretty Much the Same Topsoil can differ dramatically, even in the same yard and from one garden bed to another. All the earth in your yard is made up of sand, silt, and clay in various amounts....

Taking an active role in your well-being and working hard to prioritize good sleep, keep your stress levels low, and eat anti-inflammatory foods (think: cruciferous veggies, berries, pulses, and omega-3-rich fish) can help keep inflammation at bay. And it also has the potential to add years to your life. Another great way to reduce inflammation and boost your immune system: regularly getting some good, old-fashioned exercise. “All acute exercise induces a low-grade inflammatory response that the body then adapts to, creating a longer-term, anti-inflammatory adaptation, says Stacy T....

Plus, it turns out: Money can be a metaphor for almost anything. The problem was that, despite this being a significant source of friction, we didn’t have the language to speak about it productively. But is it normal to argue over money? Many cultures treat finances as a taboo topic, not to be breached in polite conversation—and the United States is no different. A 2018 study found that 39 percent of Americans feel that salary and household income are off-limits for discussion with peers or friends....

Reader question: “Can you recommend some clean SPF products?” — @mihretfikir You may be here because of the recent recall of some popular sunscreens that contained traces of benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen. Or perhaps you’re just looking for sunscreen products to help green up your skincare routine. When it comes to clean beauty products, however, it’s difficult to tell what’s actually “clean.” Terms like “organic” and “natural” aren’t regulated by the FDA, which means that supposedly “clean” skincare product you’ve been using could, in fact, be chock-full of chemicals and skincare nasties....

Your Body Needs Fat to Thrive “When it comes to fats, some play a vital role in longevity and vitality because they provide a whole beneficial spectrum of protective, healing benefits in every bite,” she says. People who follow an eating approach similar to the Mediterranean Diet, which is high in olive oil and fatty fish, have been shown to have improved cholesterol levels and lowered risk of heart disease, as well as reduced frailty as they age....

Make it five stars: The surefire way to make a Wednesday night shower feel more spa-like? Buy a towel warmer ($140, bedbathandbeyond.com) that will make your towel toasty in less than 20 minutes. Make it five stars: Take another tip from boutique hotels and keep a cozy spare blanket on hand, either draped across the end of your bed or tucked into a basket nearby. Make it five stars: Keep a bottle of scented fabric spray ($17, bloomingdales....

Keeping pet hair from overtaking the couch can seem like an insurmountable task, and indeed, it does require regular work. Fortunately, there are plenty of inexpensive tools and clever techniques to help keep Fluffy’s fluff at bay, with no plastic coverings required! Understanding Your Sofa Type Couch manufacturers developed a cleaning code or legend that’s important to seek out before you clean your couch in any way. The code, which appears on the care tag that is sewn onto an inconspicuous area of the sofa (usually the underside of the seat) will appear as one of four letter symbols....

Native populations have declined by between 22 and 72% over the last decade, according to the IUCN, mainly because of habitat destruction and the impacts of climate change. Now, the species known for flying nearly 3,000 miles during its annual migration across North America is on the edge of extinction. While the news that the migratory monarch butterfly is officially endangered is a jarring one, it has served to raise awareness of the plight of these gorgeous butterflies, says Mary Phillips, the head of Garden for Wildlife from the National Wildlife Federation....

While there are only so many days you can spend snuggled up on the sofa before you start wishing for springtime, these easy decor tricks will make your home a lighter, brighter, and cozier retreat this winter. According to designer Nicole Gibbons, all it takes is a fresh coat of paint, some carefully chosen window treatments, and a few live plants. Even a simple swap like changing the light bulbs in a room can make your space feel cheerier....

But we’re here to make it easy. Even if you’re shopping for a stepdad or father-in-law (heck, even a grandfather), the right gift is out there. We’ve combed through the endless ties, novelty glasses, and sports paraphernalia to find useful, creative gifts for dad that will bring a smile to his face, no matter the occasion. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday gift, Christmas gift, Hanukkah gift, or a just-because present, you’ll find some gifting inspiration here....

he foundation to a great look is to find a suitable hairstyle that flatters your natural features, and your unique face shape. And if you have a round face, there are lots of options. So, how can you tell if you have a round face shape? According to the Paul Mitchell School, a round face is widest at the cheeks and has softer angles. Famous celebrities with round faces include: Mila Kunis, Kate Bosworth, Drew Barrymore, and Emma Stone....

Karen Graham, RDN, functional medicine dietitian, learned about the different types of cinnamon after touring a spice farm in Costa Rica and observing how cinnamon is processed. (You might also be surprised to learn that cinnamon actually comes from tree bark!) “This is where I learned that there’s only one ’true cinnamon,’ and it’s native to Sri Lanka. It’s called Ceylon cinnamon.” As Graham explains, not all types of cinnamon are alike, and there are a few things you should know before buying the first one you see....

Books “HomeGoods always has the latest high-end and recent release coffee table books for less. As an interior designer, I love picking up a new book to serve as decor in my, or a client’s, home!” says Beth Diana Smith, an interior designer and HomeGoods Style Expert. If you’re not in the habit of hunting for books at HomeGoods, add it to your shopping list. Not only will you find informative design and travel books, but they have gorgeous photo-filled volumes to serve as coffee table decor and titles that would make excellent presents for design-loving friends in your life, including the popular AD at 100: A Century of Style for the best price we’ve seen yet (just $50)....

To figure out the best cooking oils for your health (along with some of the cooking oils you should avoid), we consulted a team of dietitians and nutritionists, who had plenty to say about this widely used ingredient. First, it’s important to understand more about fats found in foods, including the oil you coat your pan with each time you sauté vegetables or fry an egg. “Fats in foods are made up of a combination of fatty acids, which can be saturated or unsaturated....