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Can you recommend an inexpensive beauty regimen that works for women in their 30s? — @rescued_and_rotten When it comes to anti-aging skincare, it can sometimes feel like “affordable” and “effective” are antonyms. If something is expensive, surely it must work. And if something is cheap, surely it can’t be effective…right? Fortunately for your bank balance, just because something is affordable doesn’t mean that it’s bad. Don’t get me wrong—in certain cases, expensive products are fully justified through the strength of their formulas and ingredients; however, when it comes to anti-aging ingredients, more isn’t always better....

Asparagus is a dark green veggie usually sold in bunches of spears with tiny leaves on top. When shopping for fresh asparagus, look for spears that are more thick than thin, with closed, firm stems, and stalks that don’t appear woody. You may also be able to find white or purple asparagus, which can offer sweeter or milder flavors, at farmers’ markets—especially in the spring when they’re in season (it’s available year-round, but typically harvested and most fresh between February and June)....

The Bagail Packing Cubes are ideal for keeping your suitcase neat and tidy. They come as a pack of six, making them about $4 apiece, and they’re available in slim, medium, and large sizes to accommodate every single item you’re packing for your trip—think: several pieces of clothing, small jewelry items, underwear, and the like. And losing anything is not part of the itinerary with these travel organizer bags. To buy: $25; amazon....

The blister block is a roll-on product with a balm-like texture. Apply it to your feet—taking care to cover any points of friction—just like you would apply deodorant, then wait a few seconds before putting your shoes on. Once applied, it has an anti-chafing effect that reduces friction between your skin and your shoes, so you’re less likely to end up with blisters. It can be applied wherever you need it: your heels, bunions, and even the tops of your feet....

In most cases, this probably isn’t a big source of concern, but if someone in your household has recently been sick or you’ve prepared raw meat on certain plates, you’ll want to ensure that your dishware is truly sanitized. How do you guarantee your dishes are germ-free? Simply follow the guidelines below to make sure your dishes don’t just look clean, but actually are clean. Choose the Dishwashing Machine Over Hand-Washing The dishwasher versus hand-washing debate may never be officially resolved, but when it comes to removing bacteria, there’s a surefire winner: the dishwasher....

Whether I’m watching TV, playing video games, or typing away for work, I spend a lot of time looking at screens. In the past, regardless of how I organized my room, the sun created pesky glares across my screens. That is, until my mother kindly (or perhaps out of weariness from hearing me complain about the sun on a daily basis), ordered the Eclipse Dayton curtains from Walmart as a gift for me a few years ago....

Maintaining a complete, fresh, and steady supply of dried herbs and spices is kind of like going to the dentist—it’s easy enough to put it off until you’re told you have a mouth full of cavities. While we won’t argue that an allspice-less pumpkin pie can quite compete with the pain involved in a potential root canal, there is no shortage of stress when it comes to missing ingredients. Luckily, we can offer several smart baking substitutions....