We turned to the experts to get the scoop behind seven habits that sound healthy—but the truth behind them may be more complicated. Read on to see which ones get the green light, and which healthy habits you can reconsider. 1. Drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily The verdict: Do it. What the expert says: On average, you need to replace about 2.4 liters (roughly 81 ounces) of water a day....
Liz Neporent, an exercise physiologist and the president of Wellness 360, a New York City-based corporate-wellness-consulting company, suggests the following seven exercises, which work most of the major muscles in your body. Do one to three sets of 8 to 15 repetitions of the exercises, resting no more than 45 seconds between sets to keep the workout challenging. If you haven’t used weights before or if you’re out of shape, start with light weights (when they’re called for) of two to five pounds and do fewer sets....
To create ambience, it’s all about choosing the right type of lighting fixture for your backyard. Luckily, Michael Murphy, Interior Design and Trends Producer for Lamps Plus, is here to help. Here, Murphy breaks down the different types of outdoor lighting, where to place fixtures, how to calculate how much lighting you need, and much more. For a lawn quick fix, Murphy suggests using a landscape lighting kit. “Try a kit that plugs directly into any outdoor outlet,” he says....
Once you’ve scrolled through all the dances and dog videos, you’ll find travel bloggers, flight attendants, and experts there to teach you how to travel smarter. They share the best days to travel and ways to save on flights, how to get great service and even free upgrades, as well as DIY cheats to overpack and still know where to find just about everything. And as the world gets moving again, it’s time to keep note of all the wonderful things Tiktok has taught us....
Most importantly, if you’re really digging these items, make sure to get them while they’re hot—after all, these summer essentials might be gone once Fall rolls around. RELATED: Surprise, Watermelon Is So Much Healthier Than You Thought RELATED: The Top 10 Trader Joe’s Gifts to Grab While You’re Getting Groceries RELATED: 3 Delicious Drink Ideas for Trader Joe’s New Watermelon Juice
You can also narrow your search by product type. Jewelry, home decor, kitchen, clothing, beauty, and toys are just some of the categories that you can look through to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. Some of our favorites are a pine and cinnamon-scented candle from Sweet Water Decor, a customizable recipe notebook with blank pages to fill, and a gold bar necklace that you can engrave with someone’s name....
Aerie is offering 50 percent off sweaters, sweatshirts, and cold-weather accessories, along with up to 60 percent off its current collection of tops, bottoms, and bras. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to stock up on literally anything for your closet, this is it. Some of the best deals include an oversized cardigan that comes in seven cute colors, a Y2K-style sweatshirt, and an elevated jumpsuit that are all 40 to 50 percent off....
More than just a vanity piece (though it’ll make your vanity more photogenic than ever), Aesop’s Hand Wash is just as effective and much gentler on skin than even the most top-shelf antibacterial soap, cleaning off dirt, grime, and 99.9 percent of bacteria. And while other great household hand soaps like Mrs. Meyers and Public Goods accomplish as much, Aesop goes a few steps further by including an exfoliant petitgrain that lightly sloughs off dry, dead winter skin, and returns hands to their full softness and brightness—think of it as a quick and casual Biologique Recherche P50 for your digits....
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The ornament box comes in four different options: black, gray, green, and red. I purchased mine in red with green trim and it’s easily identifiable among all my other containers as ornament storage. However, to make it even more recognizable, the label slot on the front makes it easy to know what’s stored at a glance. The square box’s lid and handles makes it easy to carry and grab out of storage....
To buy: From $42 (was $130); amazon.com. Made from PVC with a soft and comfortable topper built-in, this inflatable air mattress (which comes in twin, full, queen, and king sizes) is “puncture-proof,” according to the brand, so you don’t have to worry about unwanted holes leaking all of the air in the mattress during the middle of the night. It’s also water-resistant, making it ideal for travel whether that’s for a camping trip or movie night under the stars....
Why smoke turkey? A bird cooked in woodsmoke takes on a more interesting character. Meat gains the complex, dusky, mellow-campfire notes of barbecue without sauce. These flavors pair nicely with cool weather and Thanksgiving sides. Smoking at higher heat can even crisp skin while retaining juiciness. And with the right smoker, the work isn’t much different from roasting. What You Need to Smoke a Turkey New to smoking meat? Begin with a plug-in pellet smoker....
Just when you thought you knew everything about your favorite fruit, according to the produce experts at Avocados From Mexico, there are a few major mistakes most of us are making when it comes to avocados. We promise your next bowl of guacamole will benefit. Myth 1: Avocado pits keep guacamole green. While this sounds like a neat trick, it simply isn’t true. Over time, guacamole exposed to air will oxidize and turn brown, as will any cut avocado....
