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New Thanksgiving traditions Many users partied a little too hard on Thanksgiving Eve, causing them to order an abundance of French fries and hash browns the next morning. I mean, nothing cures a hangover quite like greasy potatoes, right? The report also saw a spike in orders containing fresh bread, likely for Thanksgiving Day leftovers. No alcohol, no problem Beverages and aperitifs sans alcohol continue to gain popularity amongst many crowds....

The Tub O Towels canister includes 90 fiber-weave wipes that are durable enough to scrub rugs and car interiors without ripping. The wipes are extra-large (10 by 12 inches) so they can tackle larger surface areas in one go. Best of all, they’re soaked in a cleaning solution that’s safe for most surfaces including vinyl, metal, leather, fabrics, and carpets—no need to reach for multiple cleaning products. To buy: $14 (was $16); amazon....

For our cleaning countdown, we’ve compiled a list of common cleaning tasks that may be on your list, but feel free to customize your checklist according to your home and priorities. To save you time and energy, we’ve focused on the rooms most commonly used when entertaining (living room, kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms), but expand the list as needed. For example, if you’re planning to entertain outdoors, add the patio or covered porch to your to-do list....

When I have the time (and enough ambition to clean the food processor), I like to make my own hummus using fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and good quality olive oil. But even though mastering homemade hummus is fairly simple, I find that it never hurts to grab a container from the store. Finding a delicious store-bought hummus with minimal additives isn’t always easy. Many brands include different types of oils and preservatives to extend the shelf life, which defeats the purpose of choosing hummus as a healthy snack in the first place....

The retailer has an entire section dedicated to boots with reduced prices, including rain boots. And these aren’t your standard all-black pair of galoshes. Fortunately, like the style evolution of raincoats, their rubbery footwear counterparts have come a long way, too. There are numerous options that are able to keep your feet dry and keep all your drizzly day outfits looking chic at the same time. Case in point? Zappos has slashed the prices on options from Hunter on both shorter and taller pairs in plenty of playful colors....

The Fruit of the Loom Adjustable Shirred Front Racerback Sports Bras are wire-free and made from 95 percent cotton and 5 percent spandex for comfort and breathability. The pull-on bras are easy to put on with no clasp closures to worry about, and the shirred front gives them a bit of a style. Plus, the bras are tagless, so you won’t have to worry about any rogue tags making your skin itch....

With over 700 marked down items, the savings event offers solutions and upgrades for every room in your home as well as cozy finds to maximize your bath- and lounge-time comfort. Some of the biggest deals are on a Viking 13-piece stainless steel cookware set for a whopping $470 less, a six-piece Turkish cotton towel set for under $80, and an artist-designed throw blanket for 70 percent off. To buy: $59 (was $199); nordstromrack....

The on-sale hand cream contains highly nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin C, green tea, and lastly retinol (a form of vitamin A), that immediately work to soften and smooth skin. The anti-wrinkle formula exfoliates and hydrates in equal measure, giving way to younger-looking hands that are more even in tone and texture. It also conditions the nails and cuticles for healthier growth down the line. Since the formula contains potent retinol, the brand recommends easing into applications with just one to two modest uses per day....

We’re running out of time when it comes to reversing course on climate change. Yet, in spite of this reality, there are plenty of countries around the world that continue to conduct business as usual—or are boldly making plans that will worsen the climate crisis. On the heels of the IPCC report, for instance, China astoundingly announced plans to construct 43 new coal-fired power plants and 18 new blast furnaces....

Piet is known for using salvaged material to create gorgeous furniture that you might’ve seen in galleries and hotels around the world. This collection features that same feel but expanded into a wide variety of categories including vases, dish towels, and of course plenty of furniture. To make this collection happen, Ikea and Piet developed new ways to work with wood, glass, textiles, and ceramic to mass produce unique products efficiently and consistently....

What Are Ramps? Like onions, garlic, scallions, and leeks, ramps—aka allium tricoccum—are part of the allium family (but we promise they won’t make you cry like a big ol’ onion). They’re a wild plant that peaks in springtime and typically grows on the East Coast along the Appalachian Mountain range. As soon as the warm weather hits, ramps quickly deteriorate, so make use of them while they’re at their best. Look for ramps at local farmers markets or Whole Foods in order to get the freshest bunch....

Poke has long been a popular favorite in Hawaii, but in the past year, restaurants and food trucks dedicated to the dish have begun popping up all across the mainland, too. “Sushi made people comfortable with eating high-quality raw fish,” explains Drew Crane, owner of Wisefish Poké, a New York City-based seafood shop. “And healthy bowls are so big right now. It just made sense for the trend to catch....

“We need to start thinking of the scalp the same way we think of the skin on our faces,” says Paul Cucinello, hairstylist and CEO of Cucinello Beauty. “Touching your hair and scalp with unwashed hands is a no-no.” Though the risk of spreading COVID-19 through your hair is relatively low, Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, says you can still spread other bacteria from your hands to your scalp, causing irritation and wreaking havoc on your ‘do....

Yellow cornmeal, on the other hand, is finely ground corn that usually uses the entire kernel. It adds flavor, texture, and body to a dish. Whereas some recipes will only call for one or two tablespoons of cornstarch, others will call for multiple cups of cornmeal.

Where to Buy Pistachio Milk Pistachio milk isn’t widely available on grocery store shelves yet, and there’s a good reason for that: It’s expensive. “The pistachio cultivation process is lengthy because the trees require a specific climate, and they take a long time to grow, which makes pistachio milk more expensive for the consumer,” explains Kylene Bogden, MS, RD, a wellness advisor for Love Wellness. Táche is the first 100 percent pistachio milk—meaning it hasn’t been blended with other nuts—that you’ll find in the U....

It’s more than just getting rid of too-thin glass or a cracked frame; new windows and doors can change the way light, sound, and fresh air move in and out of a home, completely reshaping the feel and smell of the place and how people move through it. The best kinds of windows and doors—such as those from Marvin, which takes a lifestyle-centered and design-first approach to producing windows and doors—serve as subtle design elements that affect the atmosphere of the home, helping it to feel spa-like, more organic, or whatever other feeling you’re hoping to create....

There are many forms of meditation, and everyone has their favorites—the key is figuring out what works for you. For instance, during periods of intense stress, I’ve found that it helps if I take even five minutes to sit in silence. And that’s it. I don’t try to force myself to set intentions, focus on my breathing, or repeat a mantra. It’s just silence. Of course, this is nothing new—various religious orders around the world have incorporated silence into practices for centuries—so it caught my eye recently when I saw it packaged as “intermittent silence....

Wipes Create Too Much Waste “The biggest environmental problem with makeup remover wipes is the sheer volume,” says Diana Felton, MD, state toxicologist with the Hawaii Department of Health. “One group estimates that 20 million pounds of single-use wipes (including baby wipes and disinfecting wipes) are disposed of every day in the U.S. Many wipes are disposed of in landfills, and despite claims to the contrary, most are not biodegradable and do not rapidly break down, creating too much trash to fit in our landfills....

Do cleaning products expire? In short: yes, cleaning products can expire. “Like many products purchased at the grocery store, cleaning products can degrade over time,” says Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of communications, outreach & membership at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). “Even if they contain preservatives, that doesn’t mean they last forever. As they begin to break down, it might affect how well the enzymes work or change the pH, resulting in a less effective product,” Sansoni explains....

Understand It: “You are the nonprocrastinator,” says Timothy Pychyl, PhD. “You don’t have to be motivated by total chaos or work yourself up to a major clean. You just do it.” Yet be sure you’re multi-tasking for the right reasons, warns Susan Bartell, PsyD: “Some people are afraid they’ll be judged if they relax, so they try to prove they’re not wasting any time by always squeezing in some kind of cleaning....