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Every apartment, especially your first apartment, needs the following essentials—space-saving storage options, efficient cleaning systems, versatile kitchen appliances, and quality bedding. Our shopping experts recommended a variety of their must-have apartment picks including a robot vacuum and mop that handles the cleaning for you, a bed frame that doubles as a storage container, an affordable air fryer for easy weeknight meals, and a basically indestructible nonstick pan. Some of these items may be a little pricey, but our editors swear they are worth the investment to avoid replacing low-quality vacuums, pans, and bedding every few years....

Stonebriar Sunburst Wall Mirror, $44 (was $70) Unikon Set of 4 Serving Trays, $13 Besamenature 30-Inch Artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, $36 with coupon (was $40) Hodeco Decorative Leaf Throw Pillow Cover, $12 with coupon (was $13) Mkono Macrame Indoor Hanging Planter Basket, $10 (was $14) Beckham Hotel Collection Queen-Sized Pillows Set of 2, $33 with coupon (was $50) Chive ‘Frost’ Small Ceramic Vase Set of 6, $40 Fernish Decor Round Hand-Knitted Cotton Pouf Ottoman, $70 Mid-Century Plant Stand with Pot in Peachy Blush, $123 with coupon (was $130) Haus and Hues Flower Market Poster, $14 Recyco Cable Knit Sage Green Throw Blanket, $30...

There are plenty of items that prioritize both comfort and style available to shop this holiday season, and some of them are even on sale right now. We’ve included both affordable and splurge picks, so no matter who you’re shopping for, you’ll be able to find something appropriately cozy. Take the Ugg Tasman slippers, for example, which are available in men’s, women’s, and children’s sizing. Adult pairs are $100 and come in a variety of classic and bold colors....

Popular indoor hanging plants include well-known trailing varieties such as pothos and spider plants. However, dozens of plant varieties make lovely hanging plants that aren’t necessarily known for their trailing growth habit. Whether you’re looking for an indoor flowering plant to add a pop color or a plant that can survive low light, Justin Hancock, head of brand marketing at Costa Farms, shares his top picks for the best houseplants to hang in every room of your house—including that tricky corner no other plant seems to tolerate....

There are lots of different approaches to decorating the Christmas tree. Alternative Christmas trees are increasingly popular, and people have their pick of a live Christmas tree, an artificial one, or a colored one—even upside-down Christmas trees have become popular for people with smaller spaces (or kids and pets who mess with their Christmas tree). Whatever your personal style, your holiday personality, your budget, and your space constraints, we have some great holiday decorating ideas for you....

And why shouldn’t we? We spent hours chopping, sautéing, roasting, and baking to create a fabulous meal we look forward to all year. This year, we suggest skipping the sad microwave-soggy reheated stuffing and make one of these delicious Thanksgiving leftover recipes instead; like Turkey pot pie, Brussels sprout flatbread, or Zucchini and black bean stuffed sweet potatoes. After all, most of the work’s already done. Let’s honor our favorite meal of the year in the proper way, because repurposing the ingredients gives us the perfect excuse to eat it all again....

It’s important to note that there are many different types of vinegar and each has its own purpose. Balsamic and red wine vinegar are used mostly for cooking and salad dressing. White vinegar, while edible, is best used for cleaning purposes. Cleaning vinegar is dangerous to ingest and should only be used for that purpose. Apple cider vinegar is one of the most versatile types of vinegar, with just as many culinary uses as cleaning and other purposes....

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, according to the CDC, and includes conditions such as heart attacks, stroke, and coronary heart disease, where the arteries of the heart become narrow or blocked and can no longer carry enough blood to the heart. While some of the risk factors for CVD are genetic, certain lifestyle factors such as how much you exercise and what you eat do play an important role....

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Gather some simple home styling supplies—a fresh grocery store bouquet, a new hand soap, or an inexpensive pillow cover—and spend an afternoon giving your home a mini makeover following a few of the tips below. Tip: opt for these low-maintenance houseplants that will survive all year long. Start by trying these tricks to deodorize your home, then consider using an essential oil diffuser to waft a soothing scent, like lavender or eucalyptus....

If there are any kids in your life, Easter is usually a super fun holiday for them—especially when toys and other Easter treats are involved. Whether you’re crafting an elaborate Easter basket, indoor egg hunt, or you just want to treat the little ones to some holiday magic, these toys, treats, and stuffed animals will definitely put a smile on their faces.

Although making one consolidated payment may be easier, more convenient, and may offer a lower interest rate, financial experts will warn to proceed with caution. Missteps along the way could impact your credit rating or put you at unexpected financial risk. Here are three debt consolidation mistakes to be on the lookout for when researching debt consolidation options. A caveat is that interest rates increase after an introductory period, so make sure to read the terms and conditions of the balance transfer agreement carefully and thoroughly....

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“When it comes to saving long-term, youth is on our side,” says Stan Treger, senior behavioral scientist at investing insights company Morningstar. “The younger we start saving money, the more time we have to keep saving. Furthermore, the more your money ‘sits’ in the market, the more it grows,” says Treger. Here are some easy ways you can start saving for retirement in your 20s that your future self will thank you for....

“I recommend keeping the braid on the loser side—nothing too tight—as this can help with shedding and also make it appear more voluminous,” notes celebrity stylist Cody Renegar. “Keeping hair in a braid can also help prevent breakage caused by applying heating tools often used when styling hair.” Deaundra Metzger, celebrity stylist, agrees, adding that hair braiding is an excellent way to preserve your hair. It prevents breakage and minimizes or eliminates the need for heat styling, both of which are important for thinning hair....

“When we think of an emergency fund, we simply want to make sure that someone has cash on hand for anything that’s unexpected,” says Lauren Anastasio, CFP. “Whether it’s a matter of getting you from one paycheck to the next, transitioning from that lifestyle of living paycheck to paycheck, or something a little more substantial, like the ability to support yourself should you lose your job, it really can serve in a variety of fashions....

“It can be very lonely to look for a job, manage your career, or start a business, and you don’t have to do it alone,” says Lindsey Pollak, multigenerational workplace expert and author of Getting from College to Career and Recalculating: Navigating Your Way in the New World of Work, coming out this fall. “There are so many people who have experience and wisdom who can benefit you, support you, guide you, and make your life a lot easier....

To bring seasonal cheer indoors when staging your home, consider adding accessories like pillows or blankets (in bright red or orange for fall and winter or cooler colors for summer) or sprucing up your kitchen by placing a tray of cinnamon sticks or a bowl of lemons on the counter. Scents and fragrances, like apple and pumpkin in fall and winter or fresh cotton and linen in summer, can also entice home buyers during open houses....