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When I first opened up the package of brand-new sheets, I was surprised. When I thought of sheets made out of eucalyptus, I had anticipated light and airy bedding that felt like crisp linen. Instead, I was greeted with a regal purple set of sheets that felt smooth and shiny, closer to sateen than percale. I’ll admit, upon first glance, I had my doubts that these sheets could really be as cool and breathable as they claim....

Well, as it turns out, car insurance wasn’t enough. You see, traditional car insurance will pay up to the actual cash value (ACV) of the car, rather than the total loan amount. Since my loan was higher than the value of my car, I was left on the hook for around $1,500 that I simply didn’t have. This is exactly where gap insurance would have come in—if I had gotten it....

Consumers spent over $861 billion online with U.S. merchants in 2020—a testament to online shopping’s popularity and staying power. Still, you could land yourself in hot water if you don’t practice good digital hygiene. Hackers have grown bolder and more creative than ever in a bid to trick personal information from you. Don’t be a victim—read our best tips on staying safe while you shop online. If you’re connected to an unsecured Wi-Fi connection, you might be giving sensitive data away without realizing it....

Highlights 10+ years of experience in print and digital mediaHost of Spotless, Real Simple’s cleaning how-to video series Designed rooms in the 2020 and 2021 Real Simple HomesHas made appearances on Good Morning America, PIX11 News, and Cheddar as a home decor and cleaning expertCurrently working on a home decor and organizing book, Embrace Your Space, being released in March 2023. Before joining the team at Real Simple, Katie was an associate editor at Apartment Therapy, where she became well-versed in reversible decor for rentals and small spaces....

From a practical standpoint, it’s rather black and white: You should be paid fairly and adequately for the work that you do. On a personal and emotional level, knowing your compensation is justified and supported improves your sense of self-worth, self-confidence, and, ultimately, your workplace performance, according to career expert and co-founder of Motto, Ashleigh Hansberger. “When you’re underpaid, you can feel emotionally broke, and this seeps into other areas of your personal and professional life that also fall short, including how motivated you are at work,” Hansberger says....

Bailey Carson, the head of cleaning at Handy, an app that offers a variety of household services, has last-minute cleaning tips to make the holiday season both more relaxed and a little neater. Whether you have five hours or five minutes to tackles a quick clean, these tips can help make the most of every moment. Plus, Carson says, “Visual clutter makes your whole home feel messier.” Making that clutter disappear, even if that’s the only thing you do, can help the whole house feel neater....

Maybelline recommends applying the lash serum twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, to clean lashes. Apply with the wand from root to tip and allow for the serum to completely dry before applying mascara for the best results. The clear serum comes with a soft cotton applicator and is small enough to get at the lash roots of any size. Maybelline claims that customers will see fuller and thicker-looking lashes in four weeks after using the lash serum consistently....

Though Hugh says he struggles with managing money the way that most people do, his mental health issues make it even more challenging. “It makes budgeting very hard,” he says. “I don’t have a neurotypical brain, and most of my life, I’ve been forced to think that way, and it doesn’t work.” To help Hugh, Money Confidential host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turned to Amber Hawley, a licensed therapist who helps neurodiverse people manage their lives....

Show your mom friends how much they mean to you with one of these ideas that go beyond an ordinary gift. Support New Moms Many of us fondly remember welcoming visitors to the hospital to meet our babies. After we left the hospital, those first few weeks at home were filled with new and overwhelming experiences. Give a new mom the gift of your attention and care. Let new moms know they’re not alone with a thoughtful first Mother’s Day gift or by organizing a welcome home party....

I received free from some of the companies mentioned in this post. All opinions and ideas are 100% honest and my own. Best Ruidoso Restaurants Last year I took a trip down to Roswell, New Mexico to visit my great-grandparents with my brothers and while we were there, we decided to take a quick weekend trip to check out some of the most fun things to do in Ruidoso. We quickly realized that one of those fun things was trying all of the local food and flavors....

“They loved this building,” Cullman says. “The couple’s primary home is in Delaware, but they have occasional work in New York, and one of their two grown children lives in New York. They wanted a place where they could all stay.” The sights outside the apartment windows gave important perspective when Cullman and Ramsey were dreaming up mood boards for their clients’ new digs. All forms of performing art lie only steps away from this Upper West Side building, and the homeowners especially love its proximity to Lincoln Center and the theater....

But my minimalist approach doesn’t mean I skimp out on properly taking care of my skin—instead, it means I’m selective about which products I do take the time to use, and most of the ones I choose offer multiple benefits in one. And that’s where the Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer comes into play. Along with a brightening cleanser and a daily SPF moisturizer, this anti-aging cream holds a permanent spot in my regimen, thanks to its affordable price tag and its tried-and-true formula that offers incredible results....

No matter your culinary skill level, this is a question many cooks are confused about. Basically, there is a short and a long answer. The simple solution: When in doubt, keep the oven rack adjusted to the middle position; this works fine for most cooking and baking situations. That said, certain situations benefit from varying the position. This is related to how ovens are engineered and how they source and distribute heat....

The new additions include variations on every color of the rainbow, but some themes stand out, including many more new shades of blue to expand on the Color of the Year, as well as nature-inspired hues. “We added many mineral tones and nature influenced hues that could be called out as organic, earthy, or burnt and our range of neutrals such as gray, beige, khaki, and taupe have been dramatically increased,” the company said in its announcement....

The Cloud Cotton Sleepwear Collection is an extension of the brand’s best-selling robe and includes a sleep shirt, tee, pants, and dress made from 100 percent Turkish cotton gauze. The fan-favorite cloud cotton fabric is also available in the brand’s quilts, shams, duvet sets, and table linens, but now you can wear the light and airy material as you sleep. Each piece in the collection includes two-ply cotton gauze that’s Global Organic Textile Standard and Oeko-Tex certified, meaning the fabrics are truly organic and free of harsh chemicals and dyes....

Each of these veggies (yes, rhubarb is a vegetable!) will come back on their own. They might need a little extra year-to-year, such as cutting back the plant after harvesting or dividing and replanting if any patch starts looking overgrown. These seven vegetables can be grown as perennials in most zones: Globe artichokesAsparagusJerusalem artichokesSome members of the onion familyRadicchioRhubarbSorrel Globe Artichokes This member of the thistle family produces large, attractive perennial vegetable plants....

An Instagram account devoted to slow living, sustainability, gardening, and home, Simply Living Well is a treasure trove of inspiration for reducing waste and creating homemade alternatives to store-bought products. But Julia’s dishwashing post stopped us in our tracks. “I just finished a month of using bar soap for dishwashing, and I must say I’m sold,” Julia wrote. (“Wait, what?,” we cried. “You can use bar soap to wash dishes?...

The results are tender and slightly chewy (although you can bake them a tad longer if you like a crispier cookie). To finish it off, these pumpkin cookies would taste delicious sprinkled with cinnamon sugar before baking. However, we like to dress them up with a little tinted royal icing for a festive touch. Put them out if you’re hosting the pre (or post) trick-or-treating festivities. 2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for work surface ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda Pinch ground cloves ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup pure pumpkin puree ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract...

When I’m shopping for workout leggings, I’m most concerned about two things: fit and weight. While I don’t typically attend workout classes, I have gone for a run or a walk nearly every day for close to two decades. I’m also an avid tennis player. The last thing I want to do is wear high-waisted leggings that droop while I’m running or feel too heavy or too hot once the weather becomes warmer....

Highlights 10+ years of experience working as a writer and editor3+ years of experience covering food news, restaurant trends, and nutritionGraduated from New York University as a University Honors Scholar Following five college internships, Samantha began her career as an associate editor at Wetpaint, an entertainment news startup helmed by Ben Elowitz, the co-founder of Blue Nile. During her nearly six years at Wetpaint, Samantha honed her editorial skills, conducted multiple celebrity interviews, and developed a social media expertise that drove millions of users to Wetpaint’s content....