Staying toasty with the Eheyciga Heated Blanket is easy and quick thanks to the blanket’s five heating levels. The fleece-lined blanket heats up in as quick as 10-minutes, and the attached remote customizes how warm you want it to be. With a throw size of 50 by 60 inches and a twin size option (62 by 84 inches), the blanket works to warm up one to two people at a time....
The Eureka PowerSpeed Upright Vacuumhas a strong motor that’s designed to easily suck updust and debris. Thanks to its five height settings, it cleans a variety of floor types, including hardwood floor and carpets. It can even suck up mess on rugs of different piles. And at just 10 pounds, the lightweight vacuum is a breeze to maneuver throughout your home. To clean messes above your floors, the vacuum comes with three attachments that are conveniently stored on its base for easy access....
At less than 5 inches wide and 12.1 inches high (16.8 inches tall when it’s open), this petite coffee machine will fit just about anywhere in your kitchen, so don’t worry about committing to countertop space. Not only is the machine perfectly-sized for tight kitchens, but many reviewers also vouch that it’s a great portable option for travelers as well—it’s even equipped with a convenient pocket for cord storage. The reservoir can hold enough water for a 6 to 12-ounce mug of coffee, tea, or hot beverage with the Keurig K-Cup pods or reusable K-Cup coffee filters for your own ground coffee....
To buy: $16 (was $20); amazon.com At 5.2 by 8.6 inches, the compact warmer has a big enough surface to fit all kinds of mugs and is thin enough to fit easily into your bag. With 17 watts of power, the compact beverage warmer perfectly heats a single mug, so gone are the days of drinking lukewarm forgotten coffee amidst a hectic schedule. One shopper who has used the mug warmer almost daily for four years titled their review, “My favorite thing I own....
The Tozo T10 Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds usually go for $40 but are currently on sale for up to 54 percent off with a coupon. The sleek buds come with a small charging case and have playtime that lasts up to 10 hours. Of course listening to music and audio are the earbuds’ main purpose, and as such they have deep bass, a mellow mid-range, and clear treble. With a built-in microphone, you can take calls on the go....
As a shopping editor for Real Simple, hunting down the best products to make life easier is part of my job. So naturally, I’ve spent the past few months testing out various organizing solutions to see what actually works. And since I have so many hair, skincare, and beauty products, I knew the bathroom was one of the first places to tackle in my new home. By far the best bathroom organizer I’ve come across is the iDesign Affixx Adhesive Organizer Bin....
To figure out how to select the perfect plants for your own outdoor space, whether it’s a big backyard or a petite patio, we asked the plant experts at Costa Farms for the rules to follow when picking plants. As it turns out, considering these five factors before you head to the nursery can help you choose plants that are sure to thrive. When you’re planting in ground, enriching your soil before planting can help your plants thrive in their new home....
When there are smaller items or delicate pieces, like bras, underwear, masks, socks, and even sweaters, tossed inside your laundry basket, you might feel tempted to put on a dedicated load of laundry. But the Muchfun 3-Piece Honeycomb Mesh Laundry Bags can literally lessen your load. With their 9 by 12-inch size and zippered closure, each laundry bag helps you to avoid the pesky hassle of losing a sock or realizing a bra was snagged during a cycle by keeping smaller items zipped inside a protective pouch....
The easy trick? Keep your to-do list down to a clutter-free minimum that revolves around your priorities. Your tasks for the next day should hover around six items at most, according to James Clear, a performance improvement writer. Clear recently wrote a post about the method on his website, JamesClear.com. This efficient to-do list is known as the Ivy Lee method. It’s based on the style used by the eponymous public relations executive best known for his work with the Rockefeller family in the early 20th century....
And then there’s the most puzzling part of yawning: It seems to spread. Although the science isn’t conclusive, there are plenty of studies into this involuntary phenomena that we can create a fairly well-rounded picture of why we yawn when we see others yawn. Let’s dive into the psychology. Why do we yawn? It’s easy to assume that we yawn to try and bring inhale more oxygen, which is actually what scientists believed until 30 years ago....
Walker Edison’s Theo mid-century modern buffet has the telltale tapered legs, wood-like finish, and boxiness you’d expect from a classic mid-century modern credenza or side table. The neutral shades and geometric frames make it adaptable for any room. But even better is the fact that this cabinet system won’t put you back thousands of dollars. Right now, a handful of the sizes and colors are on sale, with the 44-inch pecan buffet going for $160....
Why Paint Interior Doors? Tina Nokes, the owner of Neighborly company Five Star Painting Loudoun, says she and her team are seeing many people painting the insides of their front doors black. At the same time, they’re seeing accent walls starting to fade in popularity. The painted door look—especially when paired with lighter surrounding trim and wall paint—is striking and dramatic. Plus, painting a single door (instead of a whole wall or room) can add up to serious interior house painting savings!...
That’s why it’s a breath of fresh air to not only find a brand that provides a truly remarkable range of sizes, but also flattering designs. And the one label you should know is Universal Standard. It treats size inclusivity as the most basic of requirements, with options ranging from 00 to 40 and designates labels such as “medium,” “large,” and “extra small” according to the average dress sizes reflected in real life....
To buy: $33 with coupon (was $40); amazon.com. The best-selling hand blender measures at just 2.55 inches wide and 16.9 inches tall, so you can store it comfortably in most drawers and leave space on your counter for preparing and cooking food. The 500W copper motor was engineered for continuous use; one reviewer even pointed out that the stainless steel handheld blender lasted them two years of daily commercial kitchen use....
FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the “utmost of caution” in order to ensure that consumers with allergies to shrimp (and/or pork) are aware that this soup should not be consumed. A formal recall has not been issued because the product should no longer be available for consumers to purchase. The soup in question was produced by Fortune Avenue Foods, Inc. on November 18, 2021, and was distributed to Trader Joe’s locations nationwide....
Video Scavenger Hunt Ideas Last week I asked my email list what they needed help with the most during this stay at home period of our lives. Not on my email list? Sign up here! One of the responses I got was the inspiration behind this post. She asked for topics or agendas for video calls because unlike if it’s a business meeting that has an agenda, sometimes you just get on the call and aren’t really sure what to say or do....
If only I had access to a viral TikTok potato peeling hack back then. Now that I have discovered a potentially finger-saving method, it was time I tested it out to see if it would improve my current technique. I may not be ready to start my own cooking TikTok, but here’s how this experiment went. Viral Potato Peeling Hack According to a recent TikTok video, this mundane kitchen task shouldn’t be as slow-going and, more importantly, as dangerous as it often becomes....
What Are Flavonoids? Flavonoids are compounds that exist in most fruits and vegetables. “Flavonoids prevent free radical damage with their antioxidant activity and scavenge for free radicals throughout the body. [They also] block the formation of cancer-causing chemicals,” explains Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN, a member of the Jenny Craig Science Advisory Board. “They also prevent the synthesis and release of compounds that may promote inflammation.” Additionally, Gellman notes some flavonoids can benefit collagen production, your most abundant protein....
When it comes down to it, though, nutrition is built on three main macronutrients that pretty much everyone is at least somewhat familiar with: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Consuming these important macronutrients in their proper ratios is one of the simplest ways to ensure you’re getting adequate nutrition to fuel your body and mind, and keep you energized for life’s daily activities. What Are Macronutrients? So what exactly is a macronutrient (sometimes referred to as a “macro”) and how much of each should we be eating?...
But what are the health implications of cutting meat from your diet? Is reducing or removing meat a panacea for all health woes? Or does it leave you lacking in important nutrients? And what should someone know when making the transition from a diet that includes meat to one that’s plant-forward or completely vegan? To answer some of these questions and find out what happens to your body when you stop eating meat, we turned to Dani Levy-Wolins, RD, a registered dietitian at Thistle and Nourilife....
