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Reishi mushrooms are a reddish-orange color and grow in a fan-like shape. Unlike portobellos or shiitakes, however, reishis aren’t typically tossed straight into a stir-fry, flatbread, or omelet. The taste is rather bitter and woodsy, and the texture is tough, so you’ll often find these mushrooms in a more easily consumable powdered form. These mushrooms have been around for centuries, so why the sudden attention? With a rise in interest in functional medicine and a growing curiosity in the advantages of adaptogens (which may help our bodies adapt to stress), it’s no wonder this medicinal fungus is garnering more notice in the U....

I can’t believe I took so long to discover the restorative power of the Miracle Hair Elixir, which sold out just a month after it launched and racked up a waitlist of thousands last year. The magical serum typically costs $30, but thanks to Coco & Eve’s extended Cyber Week Sale, you can snap it up for $24. The brand sent me a sample to try a month ago, and I’ve gradually worked it into my haircare routine....

BootayBag is a subscription undergarment brand that sends members different styles of underwear and bras on a monthly basis. Plans start at $10 a month for one pair of underwear, but to get the most out of your subscription, you can sign up to receive two pairs for $15 a month or four pairs for $20 a month. Once you decide on your subscription type, you’ll enter your size and select your preferred style....

Well, in case you haven’t heard, Meghan Markle’s favorite flats are from Rothy’s, a sustainable, direct-to-consumer brand that offers machine washable shoes. What’s unique about them is that each pair is knitted from a single continuous yarn derived from recycled plastic water bottles. And the best part? They’re completely affordable. In addition to its shoe line, the brand just launched an equally eco-friendly—and chic—handbag and accessory line to meet all your carrying needs....

Some areas are already announcing (and then walking back, in certain cases) bans on trick-or-treating this year. Other Halloween activities, such as costume parties or parades of elaborate and easy Halloween costumes, may happen as usual if they align with group gathering size limits outlined by the CDC and local authorities. Otherwise, deciding what’s safe, what’s allowed, and what you feel comfortable doing this Halloween will likely be a personal decision each household or family needs to make on its own....

Whether you’re seeking more storage in your bathroom or kitchen cabinets, these organizer baskets are a useful and versatile choice. They’re two-tiered, making use of under-utilized vertical space, and they slide out so they’re easy to access without making a mess. What really sets Madesmart’s cabinet organizers apart, though, is their built-in dividers. They’re removable, so you can adjust them where you need them and even provide space to label them for even more organization....

But with smart plugs, your smartphone, and a little work on your part, you can make it so much easier. Imagine simply saying, “Alexa, make it festive,” and having your lamp lights dim, your holiday lights come on (inside and outside)—and your favorite holiday songs start playing. And the best part? You can get started with around $100 in basic smart home products for a pretty nice setup. (Though if you really want to splurge, you’ll find some amazing products that’ll make you look like a pro....

Choose Dual-Purpose Pieces The concrete fire pit runs off a 20-pound propane tank, and Lisa loves that she can turn it on and off with a switch. When it’s not lit, she places a tray over it and uses it as a coffee table. Mix Shapes The egg chair gives the space boho character, and its oval frame nicely contrasts with the boxiness of the L-shaped sofa and rectangular rug....