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In one of the latest episodes, TJ’s employees Tara Miller and Matt Sloan take us through some of the new and returning summer products shoppers can expect to see this season. They even give hints on what popular Trader Joe’s summer items to stock up on before they run out. From tasty in-season fruit and refreshing beverages, to new condiments and exceptional desserts, you’re going to want to add everything to your shopping list before your next TJ’s trip....

How to trim fresh flowers for a vase If you’ve just gotten home with a fresh bouquet of flowers from the store or your own garden, you’re probably eager to put them on display right away. However, taking a few simple steps now can extend the life of your flowers later. To start, Christina Stembel, founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, a national flower delivery company, says an important first step is to make sure that everything you use is squeaky-clean....

Made with thick canvas fabric, the shoe bags offer plenty of protection for the most prized items in your collection. Each one has two handles, durable zippers, and a clear plastic window that’ll make retrieving your favorite pairs a cinch. Measuring 24 by 38 inches each, the shoe organizers have large slots that can fit up to size 12 men’s shoes. Reviewers point out that you can squeeze as many as four thin pairs of shoes (like flip-flops or sandals) into each slot of the shoe organizer, and that the boot organizer accommodates their tall Hunter boots and Uggs....

According to Chef Marc Bauer, master chef at the International Culinary Center, a yam is characterized by dark and sometimes rough skin, though the flesh is whiter in shade and dry. “Yams require more oil, cream, or butter when cooked and are generally more starchy than the modern sweet potato,” Bauer says. They’re also grown all over the world. Roast them with other veggies for a delicious side dish, dice them up into a hearty yam stew, or, if you’ve got a sweet tooth, try a batch of candied yams coated in butter and brown sugar....

Another AI making waves is Luum, the first-ever robot for lash extensions. The Luum robot takes the tedious gruntwork out of human-applied lashes and provides a micro-precise treatment that can be completed in half the time as a usual lash application. Experts are predicting this AI wave will make beauty treatments faster, cheaper, and more popular than ever. The technology is advancing beyond jade rollers too. Enter: Droplette, a MIT-developed, NASA-funded skincare technology that combines fluid physics with beauty....

Thankfully, there are a slew of great backpacks in stores now that are specially designed for adults—you know, the chic kind that you can carry with you wherever you go, including the office. To help you cut through the clutter, we turned to real reviews from customers to find out which work backpacks are equal parts functional and fashionable. Not only do these beloved carryalls have thousands of glowing customer reviews between them, but they also have near-perfect ratings to boot....

Mother’s Day falls at the perfect time for embracing all the fresh produce spring has to offer, and incorporating the season’s best ingredients into her much-deserved celebratory meal makes it that much more special. Give her the gift of homemade brown butter waffles, a fresh-baked potato tot casserole, a tropical creamsicle smoothie, hearty Italian baked eggs—or all of the above. You can serve it to her on a tray breakfast-in-bed style or gather around the dining room table....

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DIY cleaners can include everything from a homemade all-purpose cleaner to a natural glass cleaner and a solution for grimy, hardwood floors. We name the ingredients you need—chances are, you already have most of them—plus the steps for mixing up the cleaning solutions and using them. Homemade or natural cleaning solutions use simple chemicals and ingredients to remove grime, deodorize, and, in some cases, even disinfect surfaces. They’re great for making surfaces look sparkling clean....

For folks who are looking to celebrate the Fourth with a change of scenery, micro-cations are the name of the game, with safety, sanitation, and social distancing remaining top priorities. We’ll call it Travel Lite. Despite the various travel risks and limitations posed by the ongoing coronavirus, online vacation rental site Vrbo is seeing a surge in vacation demand, with current searches actually surpassing last year’s. And just like any other year, July Fourth travelers are excited by rural and on-the-water destinations with major summertime vibes, according to Vrbo’s trending travel insights for 2020....

If you’re unsure how to decorate a hallway, you’re not alone. Because of the lack of floor and wall space, it’s not always easy to envision how adding details could actually make your hallway feel more open and elegant. To offer up some inspiration, we asked designers to share some of their favorite small space tricks. From paint colors to furniture and mirrors to wallpaper, here are their best hallway decor ideas to try in your home....

Ready to get up from your desk, eat a filling lunch, and do something good for your mental health and well-being? Life coaches and wellness experts list the best and easiest ways to show up for yourself—even on crazy, meeting-filled days. RELATED: 9 Ways to Practice Free Yoga RELATED: The Definitive Amount of Exercise You Need to Make Up for Sitting All Day RELATED: 7 Morning Stretches That Will Give Your Whole Day a Boost...

The recalled ground beef patties were sold at Walmart, Target, and Weis Markets locations nationwide, as well as other grocery chains throughout the country. Walmart recently shared a list of stores that sold the recalled items, and it included hundreds of outposts across Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and more. All of the ground beef products subject to this recall were produced from February 1, 2022, through April 8, 2022. Additionally, each of the recalled products bears the establishment number “EST....

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Ready to be inspired? Here’s how to hang garland like a pro, plus a dozen creative ideas for decorating your mantel with seasonal garlands, including fun DIY and greenery garlands that work any time of year. How to Hang Garland on Your Mantel To hold the garland, make sure you select the proper hooks, which are graded by the maximum weight they can hold. To hang a garland, attach several hooks evenly spaced on top of the mantel....

All this changed as I grew older and discovered the soothing, de-stressing experience that comes from a quick dip. Whiling away the hours with a good soak became a therapeutic oasis, and with the right products, I realized that it could be transformed from a basic cleansing to a full-blown spa session. We’re not talking about those cheap bubble baths you remember as a kid; this bathroom repertoire is upgraded with elevated oils, salts, elixirs, and fragrances that will whisk you away into a haven of self-care....

To help you take hygge to the next level, we rounded up our favorite winter recipe ideas—from baked mac and cheese to decadent beef potpie. We also made sure to include our classic chicken and dumplings and a few desserts for good measure. This recipe falls somewhere in between: It’s super creamy, but evaporated milk ensures the sauce is extra thick. Decadent is no exaggeration; it includes 6 cups of freshly grated cheese in total—including Gruyere, Cheddar, and American cheese....

We’ve narrowed the list down to the best of the best, including a few old-school favorites you might remember from when you were a kid. Whether they’re critically acclaimed, full of nostalgia, or beautiful works of art, kids of all ages will enjoy these kids’ movies on Netflix, and adults can always find deeper meaning in the dialogue, artistry, and plot. Best of all? You can watch them all immediately—and as many times as you want—so go ahead and binge one or two....