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Idaho Falls-based Potandon Produce is updating a recall it issued last month regarding onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Green Giant Fresh. While the initial recall included four products sold across Minnesota and North Dakota, Potandon Produce is now recalling another three products (all consisting of whole yellow or white onions) sold in Illinois. The newly recalled items are: 3-lb. bags of Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions with the UPC 60580600123-9 and the Lot #149007 or 1190085-lb....

When choosing a cordless vacuum for hardwood floors, cleaning ability and battery life are key. Look for options that are lightweight, with strong suction power and maneuverability. You may also want to consider vacuum cleaners with attachments for hard-to-reach locations. When reviewing cordless vacuums for hardwood floors, we considered durability, battery life, noise level, and ease of cleaning. We also examined the ease of cleaning each vacuum’s dust cup. The best-rated vacuum on our list, the Shark Navigator Freestyle Upright Stick Vacuum, cleans hardwood floors and carpet, so you don’t have to switch between machines....

Anyone who loves to clean will be familiar with these top brands that are heavily discounted and are featured in this list. Think steam mops from Shark and Hoover as well as compact steam cleaners from Bissell, PurSteam, and McCulloch—all on sale for Cyber Monday, starting at just $25. Shopping for an easy-to-use steamer that removes unnerving grime? Consider this now-$70 Shark steam mop that’ll make your floors feel like they’re brand new....

The method: Press a foot-long stretch of tape onto the surface, then pull it back to pick up the grime. To get crumbs out of drawers, ball up the tape, leaving much of the sticky side facing out. Tap the ball onto the debris, applying extra pressure to catch stubborn pieces. —Maeve Richmond, founder of the organizational company Maeve’s Method The method: Using a formula of equal parts water and white vinegar, spritz the bottoms of a pair of thick, absorbent socks, then put them on....

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Moreover, scientists observed an even greater drop in heart rate when students broke into a “Duchenne smile” (the type that engages the eyes and the mouth). “Smiling can jump-start the process of happiness,” says Jeff Brown, MD, a Harvard psychologist and the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health ($9.95, amazon.com). “When you smile, you trigger a psychological and neurobiological alignment with positive emotions.” “Refueling with food is the main reason we stop in the middle of the day, and it’s important to step away from your desk to do this,” says Regina Ragone, MS, RD....

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Best Health and Beauty Stocking Stuffers Gift them with something that’ll help them look and feel better this holiday season, with some affordable (and wonderful) stocking stuffer gifts for beauty fans. Burt’s Bees Orange Blossom & Pistachio Hand Cream Help them fight off winter dry skin with this all-natural rich shea butter hand cream, scented with orange blossom and pistachio. Grow a Beard Beard Care Kit Help him keep his beard on point with this sweet set of beard grooming tools, which comes in two different wood styles—bamboo or black—and perfectly packaged for taking on the go....

—Stacey Leasca, a journalist and adjunct instructor of photography at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism —Rob Kern, a lighting expert and chat agent at B&H Photo in New York City —Emilia Schobeiri, Chicago-based professional wedding photographer —Jennifer Tsay, cofounder and CEO of Shoott —Marguerite Roby, photograph archivist at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

In an effort to better understand the juice found inside the coconut fruit (not to be confused with coconut milk, which is mostly coconut meat), we turned to Kaleigh McMordie, RD. She helped us cut through the wellness-y health halo touted by coconut water—and turns out, this beverage is packed with a number of legitimate health benefits. RELATED: Can Beet Juice Really Boost Your Physical Fitness? We Asked an RD RELATED: 3 Immunity-Boosting Ingredients RDs Want You to Add to Your Diet Right Now

You can actually train your core by incorporating some easy standing exercises into your day, and there are tons of great benefits to doing so. We’re sharing some useful know-how along with a simple standing exercise routine that you can complete without any equipment. Benefits “By doing standing abdominal work, you utilize the core in an upright, vertical position while holding your own body weight, or what we often call bracing the core,” says Denise Chakoian, a certified personal trainer and the founder and owner of CORE in Providence, R....

These clutter hotspots may differ between households, but there are some common ones (e.g., kitchen counters and bedside tables). The problem: Once we’ve picked up a habit, like tossing mail on the counter when we walk in the door, it can be tough to break. Here are easy organization systems you can set up to help adjust these routines. Set up a system: Place a small, stylish wastepaper basket in your entryway or next to your kitchen counter, so you can toss out unwanted catalogs right away (when you have time, contact the companies to unsubscribe)....

What Kind of Wild Animals Will We Encounter? In our backyard, which is four acres of mostly woods, there is a fox den—with actual foxes living in it. Those foxes (while beautiful to see occasionally wandering around our yard) have killed all of our chickens, and one even stole my infant child’s sun hat that fell out of a stroller. We’ve spotted wild rabbits, deer, skunks, porcupines, raccoons, mice, and rats, and one year—when our raspberry patch was especially robust—a black bear, which nearly gave me a heart attack....