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But from now on, I might have to keep two bottles on hand at all times. I had a chance to spend time in the kitchen with Italian winemaker Giovanni Bonmartini Fini, whose vineyard, Barone Fini, produces pinot grigio with the DOC certification (meaning it’s produced in the traditional geographic region and according to exacting Italian standards). Bonmartini used his pinot grigio in recipes I’d never thought to add wine to, including pasta carbonara so yummy I broke my no-meat rule to take a bite (ok, two)!...

How to Create an Easy Cottage Garden Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. These tips will help ensure your space is easy to maintain and looks gorgeous every season. 1. Starting a Cottage Garden From Scratch “Don’t create a monster that you don’t have time to feed regularly,” Trout says. “Keep your cottage garden small and, most of all, fun.” Then, over time, as your confidence grows, increase the size. 2. Invest in Good Soil “Starting with good, rich, organic soil where plants will thrive with a minimum of watering and fertilizing cuts the work from the start,” Trout says....

Mistake 1: Putting Perennials in the Wrong Spot The old garden adage “right plant, right place” means matching a plant’s light requirements and soil preferences to where you want to put it. Some perennials, such as coneflower and yarrow, revel in bright sun from morning until night while others, such as astilbe and old-fashioned bleeding heart, do best in afternoon shade. When it comes to soil, some perennials need fast-draining sandy soil and others thrive in soil that stays moist but not wet....

For starters, walking is a low-impact activity, which means it will create less stress and strain on your joints, says Samantha Parker, MS, a certified yoga therapist and kinesiophobia and cognitive movement specialist in Washington, D.C. In terms of health, walking can help you lose weight and prevent a wide array of chronic issues, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancers, Friberg says. It can also improve your mood—especially if you walk outside—and decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress....

But that doesn’t mean you have to stick with staycations to do your part to protect the planet. There are plenty of ways to travel lighter on the planet—and many of them can make your trip less expensive and far richer in experiences. “There’s an old saying, ’take only photographs, leave only footprints,’ that still applies,” says travel expert Wendy Perrin. “When we are traveling in a sensitive place, we need to do the same things that you would do in our home to preserve what you have....

But sleep isn’t just a cozy reward after a long day—and it’s certainly not a sign of laziness or weakness. Sufficient sleep—which for adults is defined as getting at least seven hours per night by the CDC—is an absolutely vital driver of every physiological system in the human body. When we’re sleep deprived—which more than one third of adults are—our health and wellbeing can suffer in myriad ways: mental, physical, and emotional....

Taking her rage out on a world with her father no longer in it, she grows up and begins to question the mythology that has engulfed her memories of the man behind the art. The best part? Photos of Schactman’s artwork appear within these pages, which creates an even more intimate feel. It’s a memoir that explores grief in a way that has never been done before. Not only is she faced with the startling discovery that her “loving” husband had been having an affair with 23-year-old Southern belle, Savannah, but it also turns out Eliot left his share of the business to this other woman in the will....

Take fad diets like juice cleanses: We’re drawn to them because they promise big results minimal time and effort, and they appear to work—but only for a while. Because of course the number on the scale is going to go down (temporarily) if you’re only drinking spinach water! But as soon as you go back to eating real food—as humans should do—you go right back where you started, not to mention you’ll feel hungry, low on energy, and bad for not being able to stick with it (even though it’s not healthy or possible live on juiced produce alone)....

Since we’re transitioning from summer to winter dressing, you’ll find an array of clothing on sale, including tank tops, skirts, jeans, dresses, sweaters, and jackets. There are plenty of items to choose from that will help round out your wardrobe. Think holiday party-ready dresses, structured jackets that are ideal for layering in the fall, and high-quality pants to wear year-round. Not only are the clothes stylish and easy to wear, but they’re also discounted by as much as about 70 percent off....

Should you consider using aloe vera for more than just a topical solution for sunburn relief and start sipping the pulpy, thicker-than-water juice? Given that people have compared the taste to everything from laundry detergent to a more bitter wheatgrass, we thought it necessary to turn to experts to separate fact from fiction. What Is Aloe Vera Juice? “Aloe vera juice is extracted from the green outer leaf of the aloe vera plant,” says Rachel Berman, a registered dietician in New York City....

The Snuggle-Pedic Memory Foam Pillow has a “conforming shape,” according to the brand, that’s great for side, stomach, and back sleepers alike. It’s made of shredded memory foam and encased in a micro-vented bamboo cover that helps air flow through the pillow—the secret behind keeping you cool. The pillow will also absorb the crispness in a cold room and help regulate your body temperature from the head down. To buy: From $30; amazon....

The goal of the Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan, which has more than 56,000 five-star ratings, is to keep air moving quickly. So it makes sense it was designed with three speeds and the ability to rotate up to 90 degrees. If optimum coolness is your goal, plan to set the fan on the highest speed. Otherwise, you can choose from the slowest or medium speeds to create airflow and even white noise....

With more than 4,000 five-star reviews from shoppers who claim the mask is lightweight, easy to breathe in, well-fitting, and resistant to glasses fog, I was intrigued but skeptical. I’d been burned by supposedly breathable masks before, leading to uncomfortable outdoor workouts I had to cut short. Some masks were too big and fell down my face, while others were so lightweight that they stuck to my nose and mouth so much that I couldn’t breathe properly unless I walked at an easy pace....

The Potato Any potato—sweet, Idaho, red—works for a baked potato, and if you have a method you love for baking, stick with it! Larger potatoes offer more surface area for toppings but take longer to cook, while smaller baked potatoes can look cute on a platter to serve to guests. If you want to speed up your cooking process, use a fork to poke holes on all sides of the washed potato, and pop it in the microwave for three minutes until steaming....

When money is in short supply due to pay inequalities, inaccessible healthcare, and rising costs of living, financial awareness becomes more of a survival tactic than a money habit. Putting off dealing with your financial fears and stresses? That’s a luxury that broke people simply don’t have. And while the necessity of scrimping and saving does become burdensome (it’s exhausting, and definitely takes a toll on your physical and mental health), there is a silver lining: Being forced to think about money constantly means you naturally become…very good at thinking about money....

Best Black Friday Home Organization Deals: Customer-loved kitchen organizers like this Copco spice rack that’s gained over 25,000 five-star ratings and this Rubbermaid pantry organizer set are both marked down during Black Friday. Shoppers love the container set because it streamlines their pantry and keeps dried food fresh much longer than in their original packages. If your closet could use an organizational boost, consider these deals on this four-tier shoe rack and a set of 12 collapsible drawer organizers that keep even the smallest items in one place—think underwear, socks, and accessories....

Blackberry Nutritional Benefits Vitamin C “Blackberries are loaded with vitamin C, which helps to strengthen your immune system and keep your skin looking plump and fresh,” says Brigitte Zeitlin, a New York City-based registered dietitian and founder of BZ Nutrition. “They are also high in manganese, which works to keep your bones strong and healthy.” Antioxidants Berries, including blackberries, are high in free-radical-fighting antioxidants. Blackberries, in particular, contain anthocyanins, which have antioxidative, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties....

Tired of poking tiny holes in the top and bottom with a pin, standing over the sink, and blowing the contents from one end of the egg out the other? It turns out the best way to prepare Easter eggs is to simply learn how to hard boil eggs for Easter. Not only is boiling Easter eggs easier than standing over the sink trying to undo nature, but hard-boiled Easter eggs are easier to work with, easier to hide (say, inside the cookie jar or an adult Easter basket), and less delicate for tiny hands to handle....

There’s a reason that books are one of the five decluttering categories Marie Kondo encompasses in her Konmari method. Books are an item many of us own a great volume of and hold onto. Luckily, even Kondo thinks books can stay, so long as they are well organized. If you’re looking for a way to display your hardcovers and paperbacks or simply reorganize them, find inspiration with the following book storage ideas....