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“Gently cleaning the metal around your stones is a general rule that goes for everything from something like a diamond, which will be your hardest stone, all the way down to anything porous,” says Bailey. “For softer stones like pearls, you should use a soft dry cloth rather than a soft bristle toothbrush in soapy water.” Our top pick is the Simple Shine Gentle Jewelry Cleaner Solution Kit for its quick-acting formula, non-toxic base, and easy-to-use set-up....

To buy: $28 with coupon (was $56); amazon.com. Shoppers say it’s lightweight, yet has a good amount of heft to it that actually lulls them to sleep. It maintains its perfect heft thanks to its box stitch design. The small squares separate the fill to evenly distribute it and prevent massive lumps from forming in the corners. One reviewer said it’s so comfortable, they have been “wrapped up inside of this thing every night” since they got it....

Lucky for you, we’re on the extreme end of fandom. And while we could rave about the new plant-based products or black garlic seasoning over some three-buck Chuck for hours, we’re here today to digest the latest podcast episode: “11 (or more!) Trader Joe’s Fail-Safe Freezer Finds for Dinner (and More!).” In the 34th episode, Tara Miller, the marketing director for Trader Joe’s, and Matt Sloan, the vice president of product marketing, dissect one of the most sacred spaces inside the store: the frozen food aisle....

Your clutter is expensive even if you don’t rent a storage unit. Storing unused items in your home costs roughly $10 per square foot. Of course, that cost depends on how much you pay for your residence; you can calculate your “clutter cost” by dividing your monthly rent or mortgage by the square footage of your home. That’s how much you’re paying for your space per square foot. Then, add up how much you’re paying to house just your stuff....

But using vanilla can also be confusing, since it comes in many different forms. Beans, paste, extract—they all describe vanilla. As a general rule, if a recipe calls for vanilla beans, a teaspoon of either vanilla paste or vanilla extract can work as a great substitute. Alternately, you can use the seeds scraped from half a vanilla bean in place of a teaspoon of extract. Still have questions? Here’s a breakdown of the many types of vanilla, giving you the base you need to make the most of this amazing ingredient....

A “soup” can be labeled one of the following: Bisque is a rich, thick, smooth soup that’s often made with shellfish, such as lobster, crab, or shrimp. Broth or Stock is a strained, thin, clear liquid in which meat, poultry, or fish has been simmered with vegetables and herbs. While normally used as an ingredient in other soups, it can be enjoyed as a light course on its own. Bouillon (pronounced bool-yaan) is basically the same as broth, but the term refers to commercial dehydrated products sold as granules or cubes....

These pants actually fulfill the promise from the advertising copy: They look like trousers, but feel like sweatpants. While they are chic enough for the office or a dinner out, the style is also cozy enough to sleep in (I should know—I’ve napped in them many times). The secret is the high-quality elastic waist, which doesn’t stretch out after dozens of wears, and a super-soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric blend of cotton, modal, and elastane....

No Recipe Road Trip features beloved friends Ned Fulmer, Keith Habersberger, Zach Kornfeld, and Eugene Lee Yang attempting to make signature menu items from local eateries across the U.S.—with little-to-no instruction or culinary experience. They’re also competing against each other: The Try Guy with the best dish, determined by a guest judge, could end up with their creation on the restaurant’s menu. While it certainly is expected to offer up some great restaurant recommendations and possibly recipe ideas, The Try Guys bring an approach to cooking that could close out your summer (plus any future cooking endeavors) on a cheerful note....

Not only does the lightweight set not take up too much prime real estate space on your countertop, but each piece is super functional too. The durable plastic utensils are heat-resistant up to 329 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can use them to whip up your favorite dishes without worrying about them melting. Plus, they are also machine-washable for easy cleanup. To buy: $28; amazon.com. Another shopper called them a “must-have,” while another wrote, “This is a great deal if you want to minimize space usage in your kitchen....

Once the Pantone team decided on the feeling they wanted the chosen color to evoke, the selection of Viva Magenta was easy. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a time when we had a big controversy,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “We’re all very much on the same page.” The psychology behind the color comes first, and after extensive research—including inspiration pulled from art exhibits, travels, fashion shows, even TikTok videos—the color is chosen....

You may already know your sleep personality (I’ll take a crisp percale over a silky sateen any day!), but if you’re not sure, the questions below can help guide you. From there, check out our bed sheet recommendations below, arranged by personality type. Do you often wake up hot or sweating in the middle of the night?Close your eyes and think of adjectives that describe your favorite bedding. What words come to mind?...

It turns out that the beautiful state of Hawaii is one of those exceptional places—well, really, the most exceptional—according to data pulled by NiceRx, a company helping patients access affordable prescription medications. To determine which states are the happiest in America (and why), NiceRx compared all 50 states, calculating an overall happiness score by measuring each state against several “happiness factors,” such as prevalence of mental illness, crime, poverty, average life expectancy, and more....

We’re talking about the Honey-Can-Do Storage Shelves, which have five levels that can each support a whopping 200 pounds. Made of heavy-duty steel material, the storage racks are customizable and can be placed wherever you want them to sit on the frame—so something like your tall stand mixer can fit wherever you want it to. And since they’re NSF-approved, according to the brand, (meaning they’re certified for commercial kitchen use by the National Sanitation Foundation), you know they’re safe, or as one shopper puts it, the “best quality on the market....

How does laser hair removal work? To get to the bottom of this hairy situation, we got the lowdown from Sheel Desai Solomon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. She explains that unlike waxing, which uproots hairs from deep in the follicle, this hair removal process targets the dark pigment in your hair follicles, stunting the potential growth of future hair. While it’s now more readily available to consumers than ever, there are a few questions to ask before going ahead....

The Hand Cream from Nécessaire is hydrating, fast-absorbing, and fragrance-free. It’s formulated with peptides, which stimulate the skin’s production of collagen, a protein that can firm and brighten skin. You’ll also find moisturizing and healing ingredients like niacinamide and vitamins C and E in the formula. The cream has a seal of acceptance from the National Eczema Association, which means it’s been found to provide benefits to people with eczema and sensitive skin....

To buy: $18 (was $47); amazon.com. All you need to do to get the water fountain running is plug it into a wall socket and fill it up with clean water. To make sure the water your dog is drinking remains fresh, the fountain has an automatic pump circulator that provides a continuous stream of water. It even has an active carbon filter that collects impurities and debris like hair, and its large surface area means multiple dogs can share this fountain without overcrowding....

Plants for Creating the Front-Yard Rose Garden Plan 28 Boxwood (Buxus spp.) 2 ‘Carefree Wonder’ rose 1 ‘Gold Medal’ rose 1 ‘Perfume Delight’ rose 1 ‘Queen Elizabeth’ rose 1 ‘Royal Highness’ rose 1 ‘Rio Samba’ rose 2 ‘Blaze’ climbing rose 1 ‘Mister Lincoln’ rose 1 ‘Sunbright’ rose 1 ‘Sexy Rexy’ rose 1 ‘Playboy’ rose 1 ‘John F. Kennedy’ rose If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes....

Shopping for Lobster While buying pre-cooked lobster meat at the grocery store offers convenience, you’ll achieve the best flavor in your own lobster roll by buying hard-shell, live lobsters. Choose lobsters that are two and a half to three pounds each, which will yield three to four rolls, according to Brian Dandro, the executive chef of the Royal Sonesta Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “Once you get beyond that size, you lose the sweetness of the lobsters....

Are Mascarpone Cheese and Cream Cheese the Same Thing? While both mascarpone cheese and cream cheese start with the same base—heavy cream and an acid—there are a few key differences. Mascarpone cheese originated in northern Italy during the late 16th century while cream cheese is a 19th-century dairy staple from the United States. Cream cheese has a much lower fat content than mascarpone. While the USDA requires that cream cheese contains at least 33 percent milk fat, mascarpone cheese generally contains 60 to 75 percent....

Made by the retailer’s in-house brand Universal Thread, the Collared Pullover Sweater comes in two pretty striped options: coral and multicolor. I opted for the latter myself, but you can’t go wrong with either choice as both have the kind of light, mood-boosting look that’s perfect for spring’s newly sunny days. To buy: $30; target.com. The vibrant knit pullover features a collared top, dropped shoulders, and ribbed edges, as well as a cropped length that’s ideal for pairing with high-waisted bottoms....