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Both of the pillows come with a skin-friendly cover made of a 100 percent microfiber fabric that’s filled with a down-like microfiber-polyester material. With a high-loft cushioned feel, the pillows are ultra-supportive on your neck during a variety of sleeping positions, whether it be your stomach, side, or back. They are able to absorb excess sweat throughout the night while remaining dry-to-the-touch and odor-free, and even more appealing, they won’t lose their original shape or feel with continued use....

To buy: From $13; amazon.com. Just like more expensive hard seltzer koozies, the Maars Skinny Can Cooler is double-walled. This helps it keep drinks cold for up to 12 hours without sweating, even under the scorching summer sun. Its slim size fits all the major hard seltzer brands, including White Claw, Truly, and Bon Viv, plus skinny beers, too. Maars arguably beats its competition in its sheer selection of colors and patterns....

What Is Flaxseed? Before it’s dried and harvested for its seeds (aka linseed in some places), flax blooms as a blue-flowered perennial plant. Historically, flax plant crops were grown in the U.S. for their fibrous stalks, which could be turned into material for clothing. Today, the seeds are used as a versatile (and affordable) way to add fatty acids, fiber, and iron to your diet. Flaxseeds are slightly nutty in flavor and can be consumed whole or ground, but is recommended by most nutritionists to consume ground....

Purchase Real Honey According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), honey is defined “as a thick, sweet, syrupy substance that bees make as food from the nectar of flowers and store in honeycombs.” Although this seems like a no-brainer, you may be surprised to find that some store-bought “honey” may include added ingredients aside from 100 percent pure honey. Pay Attention to the Labels Next time you’re at the supermarket, pay special attention to the labels on the bottle that will help you identify counterfeit honey....

For sunny days ahead, you’re going to want a lightweight and breathable dress that’ll keep you cool throughout—and this faux wrap dress fits the bill. Made of cotton and stretchy spandex, the airy pick absorbs sweat and has a relaxed fit, providing a cling-free feel that shoppers appreciate. The durable yet lightweight dress also has a super soft feel that drapes nicely, making it ultra comfortable. To buy: $29 with coupon (was $31); amazon....

And if you are selling your home soon? Consider listing ASAP. According to Zillow, homes listed on a Thursday in late April can expect to sell for about 2.8 percent more (about $9,300 on the typical U.S. home). List ahead of the weekend showings, mention the steam oven, and don’t forget to highlight your modern farmhouse decor. Steam Oven For the second year in a row, Zillow found that steam ovens were the number one feature to boost home values....

Hasbro Gaming Connect 4, $10 Wordle The Party Game for 2-4 Players, $15 Connect 4 Spin Game, $16 Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures, $12 Guess Who? Original Guessing Game, $12 ThinkFun Zingo Bingo Award Winning Preschool Game, $22 The Chameleon, Award-Winning Board Game for Families & Friends, $17 Czech Games Codenames, $16 Disney Matching Game, $11 Hygge Games …I should have known that!, $20 Hedbanz, Quick Question Game, $16 Catan Board Game, $38...

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....

Her design studio started with a human interest incentive—a way to raise money for causes she cared about in the midst of COVID-19—and has grown into a business complete with custom-made pieces, from squiggle key chains and shelves to cloud-printed stools. At the center of everything? The color pink. During her senior year studying industrial design at Virginia Tech, Collé found herself becoming bored with her classes, which didn’t allow her to venture much outside of scientific and medical designs....

The typical reach-in linen closet is 30 to 36 inches wide and 15 to 24 inches deep, says Scott Davis, vice president of product development and marketing at Closetmaid, a storage system manufacturer, and can be found either in a bathroom or a hallway near the bedrooms. While exactly what people store in their linen closets varies, Davis suggests you resist the urge to store “anything and everything” in here....

A Quick History of Lip Plumpers OG lip plumpers surfaced in the mid-2000s, and by 2010 were a full-blown beauty category. Back then, these products typically worked via mildly irritating “vasodilator” ingredients such as peppermint, cinnamon, ginger, and capsaicin, notes Blair Hayes, board-certified aesthetics physician assistant. Some even used bee venom, which were believed to trigger an inflammatory response. Everyone had a tube of tingly lip plumper in their purse, and there was a weird sort of pleasure in the zing of each application....

“All at once in the middle of the night, I saw the kitchen in my head—the cabinets, the curves, the colors. Everything was there,” White says. “It was the most amazing thing.” Bolting awake, she made a beeline to the computer, transforming her vision into a rendering for the Hickeys. “I had been so inspired by Parisian architecture and the French countryside—how homes there withstand the test of time,” White says....

So, unsurprisingly, Halloween costume searches are trending on Google right now—and the search engine just released data for this year’s most popular queries. While the overall most searched costumes (including witch, pirate, and cowboy) are a bit more timeless, the search trends from the past week better reflect the media and pop culture moments that have captivated audiences in 2022. While Encanto technically released toward the end of 2021, its soundtrack especially has stuck around throughout the past year, and costumes from the movie have been a breakout search worldwide....

A pro tip: The bottom, glum-faced pumpkin quite literally plays the heavy in this tower; we weighted it down by adding heavy rocks and sand to its interior for extra stability. To carve: Hollow out four pumpkins in various shapes, colors, and sizes, scraping the inside walls thinnest on the sides you’re planning to carve. (No thicker than 1" works best.) Print out the stencil patterns and tape them to the pumpkins’ surfaces....

“We know that inflammation plays a role in the development of many diseases, and turmeric may have the potential to prevent a wide variety of conditions,” says Julie Cunningham, MPH, RD, LDN, CDE, IBCLC, registered dietitian and Henderson, North Carolina–based author of 30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes. Many health conditions, including Alzheimer’s, allergies, asthma, diabetes, and fatigue, are linked to inflammation. One way to consume turmeric is by making it into tea, which provides all the spice’s nutritious benefits in a warm, tasty beverage (that’s pretty, to boot)....

The Essentials Basket of BasicsOffer a neat grouping of new toothbrushes, travel-size toiletries (including toothpaste and saline solution), and “just-in-case” meds, so guests instantly feel cared for. Hand Sanitizer and Disinfecting WipesLeaving out a few extra cleaning supplies may help your guests feel more comfortable and in control of their space. Vacant DrawersIt’s off-putting for visitors to find the guest room closet and dresser bursting with your overflow clothing. Leave at least two free drawers (set ajar so it’s clear that they’re for guest use), ample hanging space, and a half-dozen hangers to stow belongings....

So what are you getting when you sign up for this meal delivery service? In short, these are cost-effective meal kits that explore classic and unique flavors without much prep time. Examples of menu items include spaghetti with Brussels sprouts and parmesan cheese, blackened chicken and cauliflower grits, and a zucchini mozzarella and sun-dried tomato panini. With prices starting at $57 per week, HelloFresh lets you customize your plan by choosing the number of servings and recipes you’d like to receive and noting any dietary preferences....

How to Store Lettuce In Water to Keep it Fresh According to the video, just grab your lettuce (make sure to wash it well first!) and place it in a container or jar that has a lid. Fill to the top with cool water, cover, and keep in the fridge. Switch out the water with fresh water every couple of days. Lettuce Storage Test Results To test this trendy lettuce storage hack, our Test Kitchen submerged both romaine lettuce leaves and a whole head of romaine in water....

Below, learn more about the history of free stores, how they work, and how you can contribute to or start one of your own. The History of Free Stores The idea of a moneyless market or store isn’t actually new at all. It’s actually a 17th century idea being continued in the 21st century. The first known iteration of these ‘markets’ were the brainchild of a communist, agriculturally based sect in England around 1649-1650 called the Diggers....

Despite their name, French drains aren’t actually from France. In fact, they’re named for a Massachusetts judge and farmer, Henry French, who first wrote about them in 1859. The idea was simple: Get water away from the places it tends to collect by carving out an easy path for it. However, unlike a ditch, this drainage path is totally underground. What is a French Drain? A French drain is a trench that houses a perforated pipe buried beneath layers of gravel....