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Highlights: 8+ years as a professional writer and editorFounder of the travel site justpacked.comBachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary After transitioning to an in-house content role at a fashion brand, she entered the world of freelance writing, focusing mainly on travel and eCommerce. From there, she founded the travel website justpacked.com, which publishes packing lists and product recommendations. Lydia’s writing has appeared on several of Dotdash Meredith’s sites (including: Travel + Leisure, Brides, InStyle, Real Simple, Shape, and PEOPLE) as well as those outside the company (including: Condé Nast Traveler and Garden & Gun)....

With more than 100 items, the new Container Store x KonMari collection covers everything from closets, to kitchens, to home offices. There’s even an adorable selection of baskets and bookshelves for kids’ rooms. You can shop the collection online now (you’ll have to sign in to or create a POP! account to see all the products), and in stores on January 15. “When I was looking to develop products, I wanted a sustainable line that would spark joy and deliver the versatility and expertise The Container Store is famous for,” says Marie Kondo in the press release....

The Kate Spade Summer Sale allows you to take 20 to 40 percent off of just about everything on the site, excluding home items and select products, depending on how much you spend. To break it down, if you spend more than $200, you can save 20 percent; if you spend more than $400, you can save 30 percent; and if you spend more than $600, you can save 40 percent....

To speed up drying time, you’ll also want to avoid overloading the machine. Leave room for the clothing to move freely so the warm air can circulate.

You’re probably most familiar with chicken wings at your local sports bar or favorite casual restaurant—some restaurants even focus entirely on chicken wings—but like most chicken recipes, chicken wings recipes can be as tasty at home as they are at an eatery. Making chicken wings recipes doesn’t have to be a huge struggle, either: These six options include everything from baked chicken wings to grilled chicken wings to your classic fried chicken wing, so you can master preparing any type of wing at home....

This powder bathroom had strong details from the start: A wide, white vanity had space for four cabinets, and was topped with a marble countertop that would easily lend itself to a variety of styles. Lester aimed to celebrate the home’s Californian charms, but thought that adding more European elements would give that breeziness some much-needed weight. “Overall, I wanted this design to feel personal, curated, and welcoming, rather than just trend-driven,” she says....