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That women have come a long way is an understatement. Unfortunately, with regard to money, wealth accumulation, investing, and personal finances, there’s still a significant amount of ground to cover. As an eye-opening report from Merrill Lynch titled Women & Financial Wellness makes clear, women still earn far less money than men, accumulate less wealth over the course of their lifetime, and the social taboo surrounding talking about money has contributed to a reality in which 61 percent of women would rather discuss their own death than money....

What Causes Wrinkles? There are various causes of wrinkles, according to Dr. Howe, including: Genetic Factors, like your inherited skin color and skin resiliencyPhotodamage, meaning, how much sun exposure our skin has hadSmoking, which damages collagen and therefore speeds up the skin’s aging processHabitual Facial Expressions, like raising your eyebrows and squinting to read something far awaySleep Position, if you sleep on your stomach or side, you may develop lines on your faceBad Habits, such as propping your fist on your jawline, which causes folds in your skin...

What Is a HEPA Filter? HEPA, which stands for high-efficiency particulate air, is a type of air filter that basically looks like folded paper. If you have a quality portable air purifier in your home, it likely has a HEPA filter, which is a filter consisting of an interwoven matrix of fibers for air to pass through. Because the fibers are densely packed, they create a very small pathway for air to travel through....

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However, that doesn’t mean that winter travel is off-limits entirely. On the contrary, there are plenty of exciting and cheap places to travel in December—one of which might be a hop, a skip, and a road trip away from your hometown. So, drop a pin in one of these affordable winter destinations and prepare those family road trip games! Top Travel Picks Stay at Atlanta’s Kimpton Sylvan in the Buckhead neighborhood so you can rest your weary feet and happy wallet beside the gorgeous lobby fireplace for the hotel’s complimentary wine hour....

Over and under bathroom sink storage cabinets provide the majority of potential extra room, but these might not cut it if you have a lot of stuff to store or if your bathroom is particularly small. The trick is knowing which updates can help solve those organizing issues. Here are some smart ideas for bathroom sink cabinets to help you maximize style and organization within a limited space. 1. Consider an alternative to traditional bathroom sink cabinets....

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But before you reach for that natural fiber loofah, it turns out they’re breeding grounds for bacteria. Instead, switch to a soft bristle shower brush or just use your hands. Instead, look out for eco-friendly alternatives made out of wood, grass seed, corn, or walnut shells. Cats are notoriously fickle creatures, so expect to test out at least a couple different varieties before finding one Fluffy approves of. Sponsored by Purina You can also buy cleaning concentrates at the store, like Dr....

When faced with a big job like holiday dish cleanup, applying a strategy and breaking it down into distinct tasks will make it less overwhelming. 12 Tips for Holiday Dish-Washing In addition to the sheer volume of pots, pans, serving pieces, utensils, and glassware used to prepare and serve holiday meals, there are delicate and specialty pieces that require careful handling. And pans used to cook and reheat dishes often result in stubborn stuck-on messes....

With Aldi stocking fall specials now and in the coming weeks, now is the best time to stock up on your seasonal favorites (think lots of pumpkin, maple, apple, caramel, and cinnamon flavors). Some items are only stocked as weekly specials, while others get a semi-permanent spot on shelves for the season. Check online for their current and upcoming weekly specials and to get the most up-to-date info on what’s coming to a store near you....

Renting a Car at Disney World Over the past few years my family has been to Walt Disney World over ten times. And every single time we’ve rented a car and never once regretted it! For other theme parks, I don’t recommend renting a car but having a car at Disney World made an already incredible vacation even better, and I didn’t think that would be possible. Having a car really gave us the chance to plan the Disney vacation that we wanted....

While not nutritionally recognized, the term “superfoods” refers to particularly nutrient-rich foods that provide a myriad of important health benefits. Examples of these healthy superstars include fruits like berries and avocado, and vegetables such as kale and spinach. Unlike fresh produce, the superfoods you can keep in your pantry don’t require refrigeration. In fact, many of them can stay fresh in your pantry for months (or even years) at a time, which is yet another reason to have them on hand....

But my kids begged, so there I was on countless nights, dragging my weary self out of my warm bed after I remembered I had forgotten to move Candy Sandy and Jelly (yep, I have two elves) to a new spot. Now that my elves have been permanently shelved, I can share the Elf on the Shelf guide I wish someone had written for me—one with just enough magic and very little effort involved....

Best Gift for Foodies: Dash Air Fryer If you happen to know a foodie who doesn’t happen to have an air fryer, it’s time for them to join the air-frying trend. Trust us: one taste of air-fried potatoes, dumplings, or chicken tenders will make them a devoted convert to this cooking craze. To buy: $60, amazon.com. Best Gift for Your Friend With Great Hair: Hair Dryer Brush To buy: $30, amazon....

Make the Halloween craft: Trace a moon onto one pumpkin and a bat onto another using a pencil. Leaving the traced shapes unpainted, paint the rest of the moon pumpkin black and the bat pumpkin white. Hammer crafts nail every ¼-inch around the edges of the moon and bat, making sure the nails remain slightly above the surface of the pumpkin. For each pumpkin, randomly wrap string in a contrasting color around the nails to create the webbed design....

Best Health and Beauty Stocking Stuffers Gift them with something that’ll help them look and feel better this holiday season, with some affordable (and wonderful) stocking stuffer gifts for beauty fans. Burt’s Bees Orange Blossom & Pistachio Hand Cream Help them fight off winter dry skin with this all-natural rich shea butter hand cream, scented with orange blossom and pistachio. Grow a Beard Beard Care Kit Help him keep his beard on point with this sweet set of beard grooming tools, which comes in two different wood styles—bamboo or black—and perfectly packaged for taking on the go....

So, what exactly is inflammation and why do you want to avoid it? If you’ve ever had a cold, sprained your ankle, or scraped your knee, you’ve experienced inflammation. It’s your body’s natural (and necessary) response to outside stressors on your body, like injury or infection. Normally, once your body has the stressor under control, the response turns off. But when the inflammation response doesn’t stop working and continues to function long after the original need, it can lead to damaging chronic inflammation in your body....

I read something today that said that they could process that this year had actually happened. As I sit down to write yet another pumpkin recipe because it’s almost November, I feel that so much. I have no idea where the year went. But I do know that these pumpkin cake mix cookies are the perfect way to bring in November and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! This is actually the second pumpkin chocolate chip cookies I’ve shared but this one is totally different than the first....

What Are the Elements of a Charcuterie Board? The Platter First, choose a board, tray, or platter to be your foundation. Wood and marble are popular charcuterie board material choices because they are sturdy and beautiful. The shape is simply a matter of preference, though you should take the elements of your board into account when making your selections. For example, a rectangular board may better accommodate long, leafy vegetable stems or cheese wedges than a square-shape one....

Though the Sunday scaries can hit people in different ways and at different times (some people even start to feel the angst on Saturday), the experience itself is incredibly common, and completely normal and valid. Here’s what to know about the end-of-the-weekend blues, including ways to cope when your weekly dose of dread sets in, and maybe even enjoy your weekend. What are the Sunday scaries? Generally speaking, the Sunday scaries are usually negative thoughts or emotional distress about the upcoming week, says Peggy Loo, PhD, a licensed psychologist and the director of the Manhattan Therapy Collective....