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From barely-there bralettes to lightweight wireless bras, there are so many customer-loved options included in the sale. This Calvin Klein T-shirt bra with more than 3,600 five-star ratings is marked down to just $23. It has memory foam cups that conform to your body, and it’s so comfortable that one former Victoria’s Secret employee calls it their “favorite bra.” If you’re looking for a bra that practically disappears under clothing, opt for this one from the brand’s Invisibles line that’s up to 43 percent off....

The Household Essentials woven wicker basket is specially made to fit on stairs thanks to its unique cut-out design. The accessory can either be carried up and down as you please, or kept in one spot indefinitely. Its foldable handles make transporting loose items and tidying up for deep-cleaning days so much easier. Shop now: $43 (was $71); amazon.com. If you have kids at home, shoppers say the basket can also be an extremely handy tidying tool....

To buy: $12 (was $15); amazon.com. “Well, this bra here is amazingly comfortable,” raved one customer. “I can tell I will easily be able to wear it all day in comfort. But the really amazing thing is that there is no uniboob, no underwire, great lift, and comfort… I’m shocked this bra doesn’t cost $50+.” To buy: $12 (was $15); amazon.com. Another added, “The straps are extremely comfortable and so is the band....

All of this begs the question: Should you find other, potentially healthier ways to sweeten your food and drinks besides straight sugar? And are honey and maple syrup two of those better options? There are a lot of naturally sweet sugar alternatives out there—dates, agave syrup, stevia, monk fruit, and more. Though some of these options are newer to the scene, maple syrup and honey are the two natural sweeteners that have been around for awhile—and are often touted as better-for-you swaps....

When she’s not writing, Asonta loves reading, visiting bodies of water (oceans, in particular), and viewing the beautiful Arizona sunsets. Cooking and baking have been lifelong passions of hers, both in the kitchen and on the television, and the list of restaurants she wants to try is impossibly long. Asonta is also a self-professed fan of Jeopardy! and local trivia nights. Food & WineVinePairAFARBon AppétitInsiderTime OutOpenTable

How many times have you told yourself you were going to do this thing at 2 p.m. You start doing that thing at 2, but a more pressing email comes through—ding!—and you need to answer it. You’re then mesmerized by your inbox full of other emails; might as well answer those while that window’s up. One email links to an article that reminds you of another article your friend sent you the other day that you forgot to read....

The company also owns and operates buybuy Baby, Harmon Face Values, World Market, and Christmas Tree Shop stores, but most of the expected closures will be namesake Bed Bath & Beyond locations. The store closures are intended to reduce the number of “redundant stores” as part of a larger effort to cut costs and focus more on digital efforts. The company has already furloughed the majority of its store associates and is negotiating the payment terms of goods, services, and rent....

Reader question: Does using rice water actually make your hair longer? —@callmebrittmarie As someone who eats rice on a regular basis, I’ve always said that it is one of the most underrated natural beauty ingredients. In recent years, however, it has been picking up steam (rice pun #1) as a treatment for long, silky hair. The #ricewater tag has been cooking up a storm (rice pun #2) on TikTok, and celebrities like Kim Kardashian swear by it for maintaining their long mane....

Shopping tip: Look for ground chicken that isn’t all white meat, since a mixture of white and dark will ensure moist, tender meatballs.

But if you find yourself slathering a bit too often, we have some bad news: Your precious lip balm may be doing you more harm than good. Counterintuitively, some lip balms can make dry lips worse by contributing to chapping. What gives? Despite the hydrating promise of lip balms, what you see isn’t always what you get. “Certain lip balms only contain humectants (read: immediate moisture)—like hyaluronic acid and glycerin—which draw water from the air,” says Marnie Nussbaum, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City....