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Coconut Oil Benefits First a quick chemistry lesson. All of the plant oils in the beauty space have a different combination of omega fatty acids and other components, and the different ratios of these are what give each plant oil its specific benefits and sensory qualities, explains Krupa Koestline, a clean cosmetic chemist and founder of KKT Consultants. Virgin coconut oil, in particular, is rich in lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids (more on what those do in a moment), and consists mainly of medium chain triglycerides (MCT), she says....

This marks the second time the brand has had to recall the lids; the same thing happened nearly six months ago for the same issue. To date, the company has received a total of 427 reports of the clear silicone spout popping off—and becoming lodged in children’s mouths in 27 of the cases. The affected bottles have a black spout base and black spout cover and come in 13-, 14- and 20-ounce sizes....

Most weighted blankets are heavy, thick, dense, and fluffy—all characteristics that mean bad news for hot or sweaty sleepers. For these types, curling up under a weighted blanket for a nap might be just fine, but sleeping under them all night long means turning into an overheated, pajama-clad mess. And in the warmer months of the year, almost anyone might find themselves getting a little hot while sleeping or resting under their weighted blanket....

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the wholesale grocery giant is releasing brand new boozy popsicles from Claffey’s Frozen Cocktails. Each ice pop is made from orange wine, which stands out next to the competitors made out of vodka, gin, and malt liquor. They come in six flavors: Ice Blue, Cherry Lips, Punk Lemonade, Modern Mango, Purple Party, and Grab Apple. Each popsicle has 90 calories, 12 to 14 grams of sugar, and a 6% ABV—which is about the same as beer, just in a much smaller serving size (you’d have to eat several to feel anything)....

Fellow light sleepers rejoice, as these pajamas make for an utterly divine sleeping experience. Normally, you’d have to pay full price to enjoy this Oprah-approved collection, but as part of its early Black Friday sale, all Cozy Earth items are 30 percent off. To buy: $67 (was $95); cozyearth.com. To buy: $102 (was $145); cozyearth.com. This is a sale you want to take advantage of, as there’s nothing quite like the Cozy Earth bamboo collection....

Fortunately, Door Dash came through with the website Open for Delivery, which highlights all of the different options for getting your favorite dishes delivered to your doorstep—including Uber Eats, Postmates, Caviar, Grubhub, Skip the Dishes, and Foodera—so odds are you’ll find someone who will deliver exactly the dishes you have your heart set on. And if you’re worried about coronavirus exposure from eateries, the FDA says that takeout food is generally safe, and the delivery companies have set up options for no-contact delivery....

Tips Set a color palette to tie your art and frame collection together, no matter the mix of mediums or materials.Layer only two frames deep. More will look bulky.The center of the composition should be at eye level. To buy: Gold Rising II Wall Art by Bobby Berk (far left), from $424; wayfair. Holman Ledges in Seadrift, from $69; potterybarn.com. (Top ledge, from left) Confetti II Print, $40; juniperprintshop.com. Nielsen Alpha Brushed Bronze Aluminum Matted Frame, $75; michaels....

You can find a lot of luminescent options, from glow-in-the-dark spray paint to glow-in-the-dark Mod Podge you can apply over any object. Your objects will glow for years, though fluorescent glow-in-the-dark paint only works if you shine a black light on it. You’ll want to spring for phosphorescent paint if you want something you can “charge” with exposure to sunlight and have it glow through Halloween night. Check out the best glow-in-the-dark paint ideas to make your Halloween....

To choose a theme, consider the honoree’s personality. Is your graduate a jokester? A fan of all things sophisticated? Once you’ve landed on an overall style, think about the details. Are you inviting everyone to the ceremony or just looking to party? Whatever your preference, be sure to include the appropriate information to share with your loved ones. And because each life stage warrants a different type of announcement, each invite will have a different type of message....

Normally, I have no qualms about picking out whatever containers are available at the grocery store, but when I saw the new colorways from beloved bakeware brand Great Jones, I did a double take. I had an immediate and massive crush on the ceramic Breadwinner loaf pan in Raspberry. The vibrant fuschia shade appealed to my rainbow-centric maximalism, and that extra pop of color added even more joy to my seasonal ritual....