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The Homeries Expandable Three-Tier Spice Rack, which has nearly 4,000 five-star ratings, saves me the headache of fishing around the cupboard when looking for specific seasoning. Instead of having to lift each bottle to check the label, now I can just quickly glance and find the right item thanks to the rack’s three levels of shelving. Not only does the spice shelf help me stay organized, but it also has a smaller footprint in my small-ish cabinet since it utilizes the air space....

To buy: $17 (was $24); amazon.com. Aside from its “uplifting and herbaceous” aroma, the rich body cream packs shea butter and omega fatty acids with sunflower, avocado, and Grecian almond oils to submerge skin with hydration while also smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improving elasticity, according to the brand. One satisfied reviewer who deals with keratosis pilaris recommended the formula for replenishing parched skin. They added that the Korres body butter “works better than so many over the counter products” they’ve previously tried....

Sauder North’s Avenue Storage Bench gets everything right when it comes to curating a front entryway that welcomes you home and makes tidying up manageable. The benchtop lid lifts up for a secret storage area, and when it’s closed, serves as a great place to sit and tie your shoes. There’s also a built-in rack for lining up your favorite pairs of boots, sneakers, and sandals. In essence, it’s convenience all tied up in a sturdy, modern farmhouse frame....

Featuring two spacious, silhouette front pockets and a fully open front, the Bobeau cardigan is like no other I’ve ever worn. For one thing, it’s long—like, down-to-my-knees long (I’m 5'2", so it’d probably be thigh-length for most others), which makes it feel more like a bathrobe than a sweater. For another, the material is a textured popcorn knit, making for a warm, snuggly fit that is supremely comfortable. Seriously, the cardigan is probably the softest item of clothing I own....

The Eddie Bauer Ultra-Plush Collection Throw Blanket is soft on both sides, with a brushed microplush material on one side and faux-shearling on the other. It measures 60 inches by 50 inches, so it’s large enough to curl up in comfortably. If you’re looking for a blanket to add to your bed for extra warmth this winter, you can also shop twin, full/queen, and king sizes, too. The throw blanket is available in 21 colors and patterns, including neutrals like gray and forest green, as well as seasonal variations like red and black plaid and a festive penguin print....

The Youth Got This Serum and Moisturizer work together to smooth and hydrate skin. Each product is formulated with pure retinol, which helps to improve the skin’s texture and reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines. They’re also made with additional moisturizing and plumping ingredients like amino acids, peptides, squalane, and antioxidants. The serum absorbs quickly without leaving any uncomfortable residue, providing the perfect base for the moisturizer. According to the brand, 90 percent of customers using the serum saw improvement in fine lines and wrinkles around their eyes, lips, and between their brows after applying it consistently for a month....

Trader Joe’s Artichoke Products Before we take a closer look at this product and its uses, note that Trader Joe’s has more than one artichoke product. TJ’s has frozen artichokes, and they also have marinated artichokes—right next to the grilled artichokes—which are in similar jars. Though the marinated artichokes aren’t bad, they aren’t as much of a home run as the grilled counterparts. When steering your cart down the aisle (usually by the olive oils and jarred beets), stay sharp....

I’d resigned myself to only snacking on pimento cheese (and making grilled pimento cheese sandwiches, of course) when I went home for the holidays, and then I noticed it on the shelves of my local Trader Joe’s: Pimento Cheese Dip. Now, to be fair, it’s not the best store-bought pimento cheese dip I’ve ever had. That honor lies with Palmetto Cheese, which has large, tasty chunks of shredded cheese and is available in bulk at the Costco near my mom’s home in Atlanta....

If you’re able to split the tab with a relative, it might be your best bet at saving a few dollars. Netflix also offers a 30-day free trial if you just want to get your toes wet. Netflix also lets you pay your tab through iTunes gift cards, which some places sell at a discount. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge suggests browsing Gift Card Granny for discounts on all types of gift cards being sold online....

If you’re simultaneously working toward several financial goals (as most of us are), using multiple bank accounts may help you get organized and feel in control. We tapped financial experts for the best way to do this, including how to stay organized when juggling multiple accounts and how this method can even make you money in the long run. Why You Should Use Multiple Bank Accounts The key to why separating your goals into different bank accounts is a good idea is this: priorities....

Why do we care? Because understanding how to use the maillard reaction to your advantage in the kitchen is one of the easiest and most effective ways to become a better cook. Let’s start by breaking down what the maillard reaction is. To put it simply, the maillard reaction is the interaction between amino acids—the building blocks of protein—and reducing sugars. It’s what’s responsible for the browning of foods and what imparts the mouthwatering roasty, toasty flavors in dishes....

We asked nutrition and immunity experts from the International Food Information Council our top, burning questions about vitamin C, one of the most well-known immunity-boosting nutrients. Here’s everything you should know about this important vitamin, including how it benefits your immune system, how much you need everyday, how much is too much, and the healthiest, high-vitamin C foods to eat. “Also of note: Vitamin C used to be listed on the nutrition facts label, but is no longer required since, on average, most Americans consume enough vitamin C each day,” Meyer says....

Optimize Your Mirror Placement You’ve probably heard this design trick before: Add mirrors to a room to bounce the light. But for the best effect, you’ll want to place the mirror across from the window, angled so that the natural light will be reflected towards the darkest area of the room. New, clean mirrors will reflect the most light, but even antique mirrors with patina will work. Choose Shiny Surfaces Similar to mirrors, glossy surfaces can help reflect light in a room....

Because hair fillers run the gamut in terms of products and services, so do the prices. While a powder root cover-up might cost you 30 bucks, a more advanced procedure, like platelet-rich plasma injectables (PRP), can cost you thousands. Ahead, we break down the most popular types of hair fillers to help you determine which option is best for you, along with insight from the pros. Hair Powders If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution to make your strands appear fuller, hair powders are the most low-maintenance option, says Brandi Voorhees, a hairstylist at Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger....

In fact, the percentage of the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) found in flaxseeds is the highest of any plant source, making this quite the superstar superfood—despite its small size. Nutrition experts break down the top health benefits of flaxseeds and share extra tips on how to add them to your diet so that you can reap all the rewards. History Though flaxseeds have recently gained official superfood status, research shows that they’re one of the oldest cultivated crops, grown since the beginning of civilization....

You may have already been living the athflow life. It’s the outfit you’d wear for a virtual meeting, when you need to look professional but are determined to remain comfortable. We’re talking boyfriend blazers, wraparound cardigans, fancy leggings, and oversized jumpsuits. A sartorial response to how intertwined our professional and personal spaces have become, it can go from a conference call to the couch without skipping a beat. For your wearing pleasure, we’ve compiled some of our favorite athflow selects....

Evaporated Milk, Explained Evaporated milk was invented in 1885 to preserve milk for trans-Atlantic voyages. This was a good substitute when home refrigeration was a luxury, but children still needed a healthy, calcium-filled beverage. The process of making evaporated milk remains the same to this day—approximately 60 percent of the water is removed from fresh milk by slowly simmering it over low heat. The milk is then homogenized, which integrates all of the fat molecules so they don’t separate over time....

Before we get there, let’s lay out a few key things to know. What Is Vermouth, Exactly? First, vermouth is mostly wine. It begins as a wine base, usually one of no better than average quality. This is because flavoring agents and a distilled spirit are added to the wine base, leveling what subtleties a high-end wine base would bring. The upshot of a lower-end base? Vermouth prices are friendly....