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Since it was first created by the Shakers, a sect of Quakerism founded in the 1700s, the peg rail has since appeared in homes of many styles, from sleek metal peg rails in industrial style homes to classic wooden ones in modern farmhouse abodes. In my search for the right peg rail for my Brooklyn apartment, I found many beautiful handmade options on Etsy, one with a convenient built-in shelf, a chevron-and-marble take at World Market....

“It’s just endless,” Nicole says. “It’s the end of the year—there’s teacher gifts. And then, oh, my daughter wants drum lessons, so let’s see if we can get drum lessons going. And then it’s like, the one kid needs shoes. OK, we gotta buy the shoes.” Nicole knows that there are some ways to cut back, but isn’t sure that they’re worth it. “We could live a very simple lifestyle, but my husband and I both work hard, we do make good money, and so it’s like, are we supposed to live for 10 years in this monastic lifestyle where we’re all like eating ramen noodles every day?...

One way to help curb the cost of vet bills is pet insurance, which is similar to health insurance you’d purchase for yourself or your family. Pet insurance has grown in popularity in recent years. In fact, from 2020 to 2021, the number of insured pets grew by 28 percent—a total of 3.9 million by the close of 2021. Still, you might be wondering whether or not it’s really worth it to get a plan to help cover the cost of such things as routine checkups and unexpected emergencies....

Kayleigh joined the company in 2019 and first worked on the video team. In her current role, she writes, edits, and updates food and beverage content. Prior to her media career, she worked as a full-time baker at a high-volume restaurant/bakery, where she honed her culinary knowledge and skills making bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, and other confections.When she’s not performing editorial duties, Kayleigh enjoys listening to music, playing the guitar, writing songs, singing karaoke, learning new languages, and shopping for CDs and cassettes (yes, she still listens to those)....

If you (or you and your partner) have established financial independence with what you have and have figured out how to get out of credit card debt among other things, you’re in a pretty good place financially. You’d think positive changes in your income—a raise or bonus, say—would only improve your financial standing, but thanks to lifestyle creep, this isn’t always the case. What is lifestyle creep? Lifestyle creep, sometimes called lifestyle inflation, is when living expenses and non-essential expenditures grow with income....

No matter your home decor style, consider these eye-catching living room color schemes for your next paint makeover. Beige and Green Beige is a classic neutral for the living room, but in this stunning space designed by Amber Interiors, the rich green curtains add an unexpected hue. While bright green would be shocking, a deep green blends seamlessly into this more traditional design. Follow their lead, and choose a neutral sofa you love, then let curtains, throw blankets, or other textiles introduce the accent color in the room....

Made of premium stainless steel, this shaker delivers quality cocktails and a sleek look that goes with any kitchen aesthetic. It holds 750 milliliters of liquid, which is enough to prepare up to four cocktails at once. The double-wall vacuum insulated design protects against that painful frostbite feeling you can get when making an ice-cold cocktail, and it prevents condensation. Its curved shape was made for an easy grip—no two-handed hold necessary....

This week’s caller—we’ll call her Claudia, though that’s not her real name—is 33 years old and lives in Raleigh, N.C. with her husband. Claudia recently quit her full-time, salaried job to pursue her long-time dream of owning and operating a restaurant. When she and her husband dedicated their time (and their savings) to their business, she agreed that it was a financial risk—but also one she wanted to take. Even with her money tied up in the business, Claudia has retirement on her mind....

Whether you’re gearing up to plant a new vegetable garden or make improvements to one you already have, start by creating a map with the outline of your beds. Sketch out your arrangement for the coming season; remember that crops need to rotate every year. Get in the habit of saving and dating the maps from year to year: You’ll have a convenient record of what was planted where and when....

Prep Ahead Fortunately, and likely because almost everyone does end up moving at some point, there are plenty of tried-and-true moving tips out there to make the whole process easier. Following a moving checklist can help you make sure everything’s in order before, during, and after the move; another good moving tip is to commit to having a good attitude about all the change to come. Some moving tips focus on how to pack a moving truck most effectively, while others offer reminders to cancel various services or arrange for things to be prepared at the new house; still more focus on smaller details, such as how to care for pets during a move or what to do when the movers are late....

Reprinted with permission from Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet copyright ©2022. Puerto Rico location photographs by Erika P. Rodriguez. California location and food photographs copyright © 2022 by Dan Liberti. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.