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How to Store Bananas Depending on their ripeness when purchased, bananas will last on your countertop for anywhere from two to six days. If you always have bananas around, it’s worth investing in a holder with a hook. Hanging the fruits eliminates the potential for bruising, which happens when bananas are lying on top of each other. You should also aim to keep the fruits away from direct sunlight, as the heat from the sun can cause them to ripen rapidly....

So, how do you know when a mango is ripe? Ripe mangoes will have a yellow or orange/red exterior, as opposed to green, and will have a fruity aroma. Ripe mangoes also yield slightly to the touch when you press on them gently with your fingers, much like ripe peaches. Now that you know how to pick out the perfect mango at the grocery store or farmers market, keep reading for some expert mango storage tips!...

But these farms, of course, can still sell to everyday cooks—and we’re at home cooking now more than ever. You still have plenty of ways to get farm-fresh produce. Some are old. Some are new. All look a little different these days. Though there may be some variation by state, you can support small farms and procure top-notch ingredients (elevating your cooking) in these five ways. The beauty of the farmers’ market is that you can buy from many different farms in one place....

I like the group dynamic of fitness classes because the eyes of others add more motivation than my apartment walls. But truthfully, they’re expensive, and with commute times and my schedule, I’m usually only able to attend one or two classes a week. Apple Fitness Plus allowed me to increase the frequency of my workouts, fitting in a 10-minute session here and 20-minute session there, all within the convenience of my apartment and my building’s gym (only a few floors away as opposed to a train ride)....

Between swapping emails, booking showings, and negotiating their commission, working with a realtor isn’t always easy, which is why some people forgo using a realtor altogether and list their space “For Sale by Owner.” (You’ve seen the signs, surely.)

But of these three factors, can you guess which is the strongest predictor of mental well-being? You don’t have to—we already know the answer from research published in Frontiers in Psychology. It’s sleep. More specifically? It’s sleep quality, followed closely by sleep quantity. This suggests that, while you should, of course, prioritize all three for optimal health and longevity, taking extra care to work on your sleep habits could be the most beneficial strategy for keeping your spirits high and minimizing stress, worry, and mood dips....

Trader Joe’s Internet-Famous Dupe Although a lot of beauty products at Trader Joe’s are top-notch, the one garnering the most buzz lately has been Trader Joe’s Brazil Nut Body Butter, also known amongst internet fans as Trader Joe’s Bum Bum Cream. Customers say it’s a dupe for one of the most well-known, cult-favorite body butters in the biz. If you’re thinking of Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, you guessed right....

Although Keen shoes are great for outdoor activities like hiking or camping, the brand also has some seriously cute sandals that deliver the same amount of comfort for everyday wear. These “incredibly comfortable” strappy sandals are made with a compression ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam midsole that’s lightweight and ultra flexible, allowing your foot to bend without restriction. They also deliver a ton of cushion and have a contour-like design that supports your arches and gives you stability via a semi-deep heel cup....

While there are currently no reports of illness in the United States, Ferrero is recalling the products out of an abundance of caution after there were multiple cases of Salmonella reported among people who consumed products in Europe that were manufactured at the same facility. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain....

I’m a notoriously hot sleeper, and I never go to bed without first turning on my fan. This is partly for white noise, but mostly because I can wake up completely overheated, no matter the season. My friend told me that her Lake pajamas help regulate her temperature and keep her cool, and I’ve seen many of my favorite influencers say the same. So, I finally decided to splurge on my first pair....

Highlights: Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith, Lauren was an editor at BergenMama.com and a fashion editor for Woman’s World Magazine. She also managed editorial for a number of websites sponsored by Fortune 500 companies across the categories of beauty, fashion, home, pets, and teens. Lauren received her BA in journalism from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs Favorite Review Lauren’s favorite review is about TikTok beauty products you can find at Target....

For storing dry goods, like oats, flour, sugars, and rice, I rely on the 96-ounce screw-top jar. The wide opening allows me to easily measure ingredients for cooking and baking, and while the canister is quite large and sturdy, it’s not unbearably heavy when I have to remove it from the shelf. The seal is complete with a two-piece system—so you don’t have to worry about brown sugar immediately drying out—and the clear glass means I’m never second guessing what’s inside....

Many vinaigrette recipes call for a whisk to combine ingredients—and that’s totally OK for this—but we recommend using a jar instead. Giving the ingredients a vigorous shake emulsifies them like whisking does, but is twice as easy and less messy. Store the dressing, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 week. If the oil congeals in the fridge, let it come to room temperature before using it.

So when we heard about Marlow, a new pillow brand by the founders of Brooklinen, we knew we had to try it out. The creators surveyed thousands of people on their pillow-related problems and used those insights to bring Marlow to fruition—and it resulted in a cooling memory foam pillow that’s easily adjustable based on your preferences. How We Tested Available at marlowpillow, brooklinen, amazonTo find out if it actually lived up to the hype, five writers (who sleep very differently) put the Marlow pillow to the test—some for as long as two months....