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While many picks are Instagram-worthy products that have beautified my space or made it more functional, there are so many under-the-radar and affordable finds that I absolutely love. From cooling bedding to comfy pillows, patio furniture, food storage containers, and scented candles, these items are sure to elevate any living space. And did I mention the list starts at just $8? Editor-Loved Home Picks 2022: Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows, $32 (was $50) The Citizenry Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set, from $275 AmericanFlat Picture Frame, from $9 Our Place Always Pan, $145 Keter Tahoe Adirondack Chair, $296 Hatch Restore Sunrise Alarm Clock, $130 Rubbermaid Six-Piece Produce Saver Containers, $26 with coupon (was $33) Paddywax Candles Library Collection Jane Austen Candle, $27 Bearaby Tree Napper, from $269 Patelai Garden Plant Support Stake, Set of Six, $8 Oxo Good Grips Etched Zester, $11 Casper Bliss Attachable Headboard, from $343...

Even more strange, pumpkin pie is the most popular pie in only three states! According to Instagram, the app sourced the data based on the likes and mentions of pie flavors from in-feed and Instagram Story posts. This is how they stacked up. Cranberry pie is closely followed by sweet potato pie, with 11 states claiming it’s the fave. From there, cherry pie, blueberry pie, and pecan pie tied with six states in their favor....

Reader question: Are gel manicures actually bad for my nails? Should I be taking a break in between? —Rita Watson I’m a serial gel manicure wearer. As someone who is very hands-on in her lifestyle, the promise of a chip-free, virtually indestructible manicure is enticing—and highly addictive. My back-to-back gel manicure appointments came to a temporary halt when I realized that my nail beds were becoming extremely thin and brittle....

Will Lemongrass Grow Back After Winter? Determining whether lemongrass is a perennial or annual is easy with a little research about its temperature tolerance. Technically, lemongrass is a frost-tender perennial grass. “Frost-tender” is important to note because although lemongrass is a perennial, the plant is only winter hardy in USDA Zones 10-11 where it’s evergreen (it stays green all year round). In other words, if lemongrass is planted in colder areas outside of Zones 10-11, it will not survive winter conditions or grow back after winter....

When I first looked into the eyes of a wild chimpanzee, I knew that an intelligent being was looking back at me. I got to know the community members as individuals with different personalities; beings who could use and make tools, form long-term family bonds, and show true altruism. I was reprimanded initially by many scientists who tried to convince me that these attributes were unique to humans—that we were quite different from the rest of the animal kingdom....

Below are tile designs, framed prints, and functional kitchen wall decor ideas for any style of kitchen. Get inspired by our picks, or find something similar that suits your kitchen best. Pump Up the Color Cabinets, typically white or wood tones, take up a lot of visual real estate in a kitchen. Next come the white, black, or gray stainless-steel appliance faces. If you want to inject some color into your cooking space, kitchen wall decor is your next option....

But after closing my eyes as instructed, I couldn’t follow along with Father Justin’s words. No matter how hard I tried, my mind kept wandering to all of the things I was worried about: my upcoming report card, my grandmother’s health, whether my friends secretly hated me, my family’s financial situation, and whether my legs were folded tightly enough to hide my day-of-the-week underwear. It seemed like another form of Catholic penance—like it was supposed to be difficult and, in exchange, a few souls would be released from Purgatory....

Luckily, the Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater fits the bill. Although it has a pleasant-sounding name, it is anything but on stains. The spray has a powerful formula that shoppers call “magical,” working on rugs, upholstered chairs, and couches alike. But it’s made with a non-toxic formula that’s free from chlorine, bleach, peroxide, and sulfates, and is safe to use in your home. Shoppers also report that it can eliminate grease, pet stains, spaghetti sauce, and much more without discoloring fabric: “There is not a stain that this [cleaner] cannot tackle,” one wrote....

But should you get caught up in the rush? On this week’s Money Confidential podcast, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez explores why buying a home may not be ideal for everyone. Our listener, Nina, a 32-year-old living near Pittsburgh, has come to regret her very quick decision to invest in a condo—where her move-in was delayed by the pandemic. “I think it really forced my partner and I to talk about money more openly and I can’t say all of those conversations were pleasant,” she says....

As soon as Thanksgiving is in sight, she starts perusing parks and pathways for sticks, pinecones, greens, and leaves she can use to deck their halls. A few things she can’t pass up: gingko and magnolia leaves, berries, branches in intriguing shapes, and lots and lots of pencil-size twigs. Annie immediately sorts her finds into bins on her front porch so they’re ready to go. “Give me a glue gun and bowls of nature finds, and I am happy,” she says....

Whatever you do, file—on time. The most important thing the IRS and tax professionals agree on? It’s that you shouldn’t ignore the filing deadline, regardless of your ability to pay in full. That will only drive up your total debt thanks to fees and interest. Both the IRS and the tax professionals I spoke with urge taxpayers to file their taxes as early as possible; waiting until the evening of April 14 could mean a rude awakening if you weren’t expecting to owe money—or if the amount you owe is greater than your current savings....

Banking system discrimination against communities of color and low-income communities is a reality that dates back more than a century and has materialized in a variety of ways, including fewer banks in non-white neighborhoods (majority-white counties are home to an average of 41 financial institutions for every 100,000 people compared to 27 in non-white majority neighborhoods), fewer mortgage approvals, and higher fees when members of these demographics do use financial service providers....

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. New Year’s Eve Time Capsule Activity While I absolutely love to play New Year’s Eve games at New Year’s Eve parties, it’s always fun to do other things as well. I mean you have all night! This activity is meant to be used as both a reflection of the past year and also a fun thing to use for next year’s New Year’s Eve celebration....

I’m a sucker for anything rocky road. It’s my go-to ice cream choice, my go-to brownie choice, and pretty much if there’s anything that’s rocky road flavored, I’m in. There’s just something about the combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and nuts that gets me every time. It’s kind of like s’mores. If there’s something s’mores (like these s’mores cookies), I’m also in. So that’s what you need to know about me – s’more and rocky road treats are the way to my heart....

Thanks to NuFace’s Last Chance sale, you can grab the buzzy Mini+ sculpting tool as part of a limited-time bundle for $199—a $344 value. However, you’ve only got a couple more days before the sale ends on Thursday, December 29. The Limited-Edition Mini+ Microcurrent Skincare Regimen has everything you need to get going with a new anti-aging routine, including the petite microcurrent device, six months’ worth of the Aqua Gel Activator (a cream that helps conduct microcurrents into the facial muscles), an applicator brush, and a handy carrying bag....

To buy: $20 (was $30); amazon.com. “These things hold way more than I had hoped, but are still easy to move and store,” wrote one of the 2,700 five-star reviewers, who added they were able to fit three comforters inside a single bag. Another happy shopper called the storage bags a “great find,” saying the set “makes organizing easy and look professional.” The closet storage bags are made from non-woven fabric with reinforced seams and have a clear PVC window so you can see what’s stored inside....

But there’s more to putting together the perfect haunted front yard than just collecting some goodies from your local store, says Kris Golojuch, owner of Scareventures, a haunted house theming company. “You want to take some time and make a plan,” he says. “You want something that looks like it was thought out, and not just thrown together.” How do you create the ultimate outdoor Halloween decor? Start here....

To buy: $110 with coupon (was $140); amazon.com. Weighing just 3.3 pounds, the lightweight vacuum is super easy to navigate through my apartment, and it converts from a stick vacuum into a handheld option with just the push of a button. Plus, it comes with different-sized attachments that allow me to clean hard-to-reach places, like corners and ceilings, with ease. I also love its built-in HEPA filtration system that removes up to 99 percent of microscopic dust and particles while it cleans, according to the brand....

1. Clean your gutters. Your roof’s drainage system annually diverts thousands of gallons of water from your home’s exterior and foundation walls—so it’s vital to keep this system flowing smoothly. Clogged gutters can lead to damaged exterior surfaces and water in your basement. Gutters also more prone to rust and corrosion when clogged. Before the leaves fly this fall, clean your gutters, then cover them with mesh gutter guards to keep debris from returning....

As I searched for an overnight treatment for my lips, I kept running into the shopper-loved Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. With nothing but rough, dry lips to lose, I decided to see if the iconic lip mask lived up to the hype—and I was not disappointed. The Lip Sleeping Mask is a leave-on treatment packed with nourishing and hydrating ingredients like antioxidants, shea butter, Murumuru seed butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C, and it’s developed without parabens or phthalates....