As for me, my method cost just $13, and it’s probably saved me $300 on carry-on baggage fees in the first year alone. My sister first introduced me to the Caremore Duffel Bag. (To buy: $13; amazon.com.) In a Mary Poppins–esque flourish, she arrived for a weeklong visit with nothing but a small duffle bag—and managed to bring a pair of jeans, a few pairs of shorts, and several tops (plus about a dozen small Christmas gifts) with her....
To buy: From $28 with code 30LUNAUSA (was $40); amazon.com. Many shoppers raved about how safe their mattresses are inside the Luna protector, with one even noting that they have it on their son’s mattress and it’s held up against his nighttime accidents, along with being thrown in the washing machine twice per month for nine years. “This thing has saved me many times from having to scrub mattresses in the middle of the night when the kids have accidents,” they said....
Their home was built in 1940, inside a neighborhood dotted with other historic New England homes, which made it easy to lean into a traditional style that’s delicately modernized with saturated colors and patterns. The original bathroom was more reflective of the ’80s, however, so Kestenbaum did her first design overhaul soon after they moved in. She painted the butter-yellow walls black along with the ceiling and vanity, and later installed a brass faucet found on Craigslist to match a pivot mirror and a sconce....
“I wanted it to feel like a little French apartment,” says Robin, who has garnered an enviable amount of frequent flier miles traveling to Europe on buying trips for the Jil Sander shop she formerly co-owned. The two met years ago at Robin’s boutique and forged a friendship on common affinities. “We’re both crazy about fashion and design,” Robin says. “We love shopping together in Paris and Milan.” That kinship made it easy for Nussbaumer to shape Robin’s interiors in a way that reflects who she truly is....
Two years ago, my boyfriend and I adopted an adorable husky bulldog mix, and while her fur is certainly stunning, it quickly became less so when it started to cover our couches, clothing, car seats, carpets, and more. We purchased a Roomba for our carpets, a handheld vacuum for our furniture, and too many lint rollers to count, but her fur prevailed. In our recent apartment move, we decided to splurge on a new couch and rug....
Grace also wanted to find a way to carve the backyard, which was an expanse of drought-dead grass when she moved in, into different garden rooms. Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind among the mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structural succulents to distinct seating and dining areas. A stone patio around the house helps keep gravel from being tracked inside. Even though Grace uses fewer plants than many designers might (“A way to use less water is to use less plant material,” she says), she appreciates the particular charms of each one, like the golden grasses....
The curated set comes in three aesthetically-pleasing, playful color schemes (aptly named poolside, park picnic, and beach day), and include four key items: the Picnic Tote, reBowl, mini reBoard, and Almost 4-inch Knife. It all rings up at $150 for the collection, but you can also purchase the items separately if you have your eye on just one or two products. To buy: $150, materialkitchen.com. It gets better: The whole set is sustainably made....
Before: Inefficient Storage The couple’s biggest assignment: Purge anything that wasn’t absolutely essential or regularly used. Any items in the closet that weren’t clothing or accessories were to be stored elsewhere in their townhouse. “My rule of thumb is that if you can’t wear it on your body, it shouldn’t live in the closet,” Clay says. “Clutter is postponed decisions. Don’t put it down—put it away.” After: No More Wasted Space After thinning out their wardrobes and redistributing items that didn’t belong, Joy and Chris took a true inventory of their clothing and accessories and joined Clay in devising a plan....
Along with the brushes, the set includes an extended reach attachment to help you clean tight places, like the space between stove grates or grout between tiles. The brand also offers other brush styles with different bristle strengths that you can use for surfaces like grills, plastics, cabinets, upholstery, and more. One five-star reviewer said using the brushes is a breeze, and they were “able to get into spots [that are] hard to reach and get my tub cleaned better than ever and make it look like new....
The Kace Lift-Top Coffee Table is marked down 54 percent with the extra coupon, which is a steal for a piece of furniture that’s this functional and stylish. It’s made from mango wood and measures 17 by 46 by 15 inches. The farmhouse-inspired design and modern metal feet will work with a variety of decors, while the thin width makes the table a great addition to smaller spaces. Simply use the exterior handle to access the hidden storage compartment....
In Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, Newport makes the case for a thorough digital declutter, a task that requires reassessing our (often unhealthy) relationship with tech. As he defines it, digital minimalism is an “intentional approach to technology that involves a limited number of online activities.” You have to digitally declutter to get there—to become the kind of person who can step away from their phone without, say, worrying that everyone is sharing memes without you....
“When we talk about grief, we usually think of it as the loss of a loved one. As a psychologist in the New York area, I have had to counsel many patients who have lost people near and dear to them to COVID. That is the traditional form of grief,” says Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University. “Then there is less spoken grief, which is the loss of a way of life....
There’s never been a better time to get your hands on products that will perk up your fall and winter skin regimen. The probiotic- and superfood-powered range is full of gastroenterologist-developed and dermatologist-tested skincare standouts for head-to-toe treatments that soothe, hydrate, and fortify every concern. We curated a list of editor-favorites and customer-loved selects that will keep you glowing well into the dry winter months. Don’t miss out on Tula’s epic Black Friday sale....
One of the things that I’ve heard more and more of is where are the crafts? We love all of your Halloween games but do you have any Halloween crafts for my Halloween party? Well guess what, this is the first in a series of a ton of Halloween crafts that are perfect for kids of all ages! I have a ton of Halloween popsicle stick crafts, paper crafts, and even some crafts with paper plates!...
Hyaluronic acid garners enough of its own buzz in the skincare community, but when it’s paired with vitamin C in the Vichy LiftActiv serum, shoppers noted significant results. “Boy does this stuff do miracles. I didn’t even realize a cream could lighten the dark circles under my eyes. I thought that was a thing only sleep could help. My complexion is so even now and my face is crazy smooth and soft,” one shopper wrote....
While bright colors and pretty pastels are always reliable sunny-weather fashion choices, Free Assembly also has aquatic stripes, neutral bodysuits, and trendy oranges and highlighter greens so you can tackle an array of looks. You can shop for wardrobe staples, like a loose-fitting muscle tank top and a classic V-neck tee that comes in 14 colors, or opt for something with a bit of something extra, like a tank top with a twisted shoulder strap....
Allow me to let you in on a little secret: a Caesar salad recipe is only as good as its dressing. Indeed, nailing the dish—one that tastes just as good as your go-to order at your favorite restaurant—is all about prepping the perfect homemade Caesar dressing. The creamy, tangy, umami-rich sauce is the ideal complement to the crisp lettuce and crunchy croutons. When done well, it’s divine. When done poorly, it ruins everything—whether or not the salad options in the airport kiosk looked less gnarly today....
So what is imitation crab made of, and what makes it different from the shellfish it was created to substitute? Dive into everything you need to know about imitation crab, where you’ll find it on menus, how to use it in imitation crab recipes, and how its flavor and nutrition stacks up to real crab. What Is Imitation Crab Made Of? The answer to what is imitation crab? might surprise you....
Matcha is a form of powdered tea. Traditional matcha is made by drying, then crushing young, supple tea leaves to form a light, airy green powder. That powder is dissolved in warm water and whisked until frothy. It’s meant to be sipped, not gulped, like some steeped teas, but it’s a bit of an acquired taste. Because you’re consuming the tea leaves themselves, and not just infused water, matcha presents more health benefits compared to steeped tea....
The use of stacked layers in vertical farming (picture a wall of greens instead of a floor covered with ’em) allows farmers and even at-home gardeners to produce more food on the same amount of land. In fact, since decades of traditional farming has significantly damaged the soil in some locations, farmers and others are integrating these vertical layers into buildings (including skyscrapers, warehouses, and even shipping containers) as well as other spaces that would be otherwise unfit for farming....
