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To buy: $18; amazon.com The shopper adds that the tight weave stands up to daily floor mopping, drying dishes, pet and kid messes (“Makes for a strong towel that a dog and toddler can’t rip when they’re playing tug of war!”), teething babies, absorbing water under plants, removing makeup, and even as hand towels in their “nice” bathroom — and after all that, the whites hold up through bleach and hot water....

The Woffit Extra Large Storage Chest is, as the name implies, a sizable (it’s 30-inches long, by 16-inches tall, and 15-inches deep) organizing bin that holds everything from throw pillows and blankets to toys, books and magazines, or whatever else needs a home. The chest is collapsible, so it can be easily stored when not in use, but it quickly pops up and into place when you need it. It’s lightweight and has reinforced handles to easily carry it around from room to room, and a detachable divider enables you to split the box into two for even greater organizing power....

And while it may be easy to quickly spot the difference between say, a cheddar or a Swiss, others can go a bit incognito. Take Asiago, Romano, and Parmesan, for example—while all three kinds of cheese hail from Italy, they’re each made differently and have very distinct flavors. And yet some of us find ourselves mixing them up. Here’s how to spot the differences between these three popular Italian cheeses the next time you find yourself around a cheese board....

Today, TikTok is introducing the masses to the latest and greatest healthy breakfast hack: Baked oats. (The hashtag #bakedoats has garnered over 322.4 million views and counting.) What is this dish, exactly? Baked oats are the fluffy, cake-like cousin of your favorite oat-based muffin recipe. Apparently, when you whirl oats with a combination of baking ingredients (such as baking soda and eggs) in the blender, the resulting batter is incredibly airy, smooth, and cloud-like....

In the process of choosing the 2023 Color of the Year, even the color experts had to push themselves out of their comfort zone, says Andrea Magno, color marketing and development director at Benjamin Moore. After originally selecting a softer palette that she says “didn’t really make a statement and take a stand,” they decided to go bolder. “It’s about choosing one color and really making that the hero. A lot of times, particularly with neutrals, the walls become the backdrop and it’s the other elements that take center stage....

To buy: Wave Comb, $18; poketo.com. To buy: Cathy Terepocki Ceramic Stool, $148; anthropologie.com. To buy: Tissue Dispenser, $54; humancraftd.com. To buy: Mirrored Divided Beauty Organizer Cup, $39; pbteen.com. To buy: Umbra Prisma Jewelry Stand, $34; walmart.com. To buy: Vennesla Table Mirror, $60; ikea-usa.com. To buy: Containers, from $15; us.hay.com. To buy: Cheetah Hand Mirror, $38; wolfum.com.

No matter how or where you shop, we believe this is an occasion worth celebrating. Before you snag that deal, check out these quotes about shopping that will get you excited for one of the best days of the year. Here’s hoping you get to be at the front of the line.

If you’re familiar with the New York-based lifestyle brand, you probably understand our obsession. Brooklinen carries a versatile range of staples—like temperature-regulating duvet covers and wildly cozy joggers—made from the most durable blends of cotton, linen, and French terry you’ll ever encounter. It’s relatively affordable, too, with prices starting at $28 for a T-shirt so soft, it made one writer gasp when she first put it on. No matter what you need to stock up on before the weather grows cooler, you could stand to peruse the Brooklinen website....

In this recipe, tossed with pears, apples, and vanilla, you get something wonderfully sophisticated and not overly sweet—perfect for impressing guests. If you want to go the extra mile, serve with creme fraiche or lightly-sweetened mascarpone.