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To find the best woks for a range of cooking needs, we spent hours researching the different types on the market. We considered factors like material, size, shape, and handle to narrow down our top picks. For expert tips on how to shop for woks, we consulted Grace Young, author of The Breath of the Wok and food historian specializing in Chinese cuisine. “My favorite wok is a 14-inch flat-bottomed carbon steel wok with a long wood and short helper handle,” says Young....

To come up with this list of the best shampoos, we thoroughly researched some of the top products on the market and considered factors like ingredients, scent, and hair types. For expert tips and recommendations, we tapped Dmitris Giannetos, a hairstylist who has worked with many hair types over the years. He gave us his professional insight on all things shampoo, including guidelines on how often you should wash your hair and the real answer to whether shampoo expires....

Organize Your Workspace To buy: $27; amazon.com. To buy: $10; amazon.com. To buy: $27–$30; amazon.com. Brighten Up Your Desk Add some spunk to an otherwise drab office space with colorful and functional desk accessories. This waterproof pad not only protects your desk from spills and stains, but thanks to its thin size, you can use it as a mousepad, too. Extend that eye for chic design to your choice of tech accessories, too....

Editor-Loved Labor Day Sales Clarks Women’s Trish Rose Loafers, $42 (was $85) Ocahuel Large Woven Tote Bag, $48 with coupon (was $68) Stiroll Slim Leather Apple Watch Band, $17 (was $30) Cerave Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Facial Cleanser, $17 (was $19) Evridwear Exfoliating Dual Texture Shower Gloves, $7 with coupon (was $11) OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover, $8 (was $9) Zesica Flutter Sleeve Smocked Maxi Dress, $31 with coupon (was $52) Smirly Bamboo Cheese Snack Board Set, $29 with coupon (was $56) L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara Two-Pack, $8 (was $12) MainBasics Bath Shower Loofah Set, $8 (was $12) Fiona’s Magic Laundry Hamper Basket, $44 (was $50)...

Peanut Butter This popular spread is the most prolific among the nut butter options. TJ’s has nine unique kinds of peanut butter—two different lines with salted and unsalted crunchy, and salted and unsalted creamy. The ninth option is a no-stir peanut butter. One group of peanut butter is made with Valencia peanuts, a type that is slightly sweeter than runner peanuts, which are grown primarily for the production of peanut butter....

To buy: $22; amazon.com. Powered by four AA batteries, the brush cleaner scrubs away stuck-on debris with up to 160 revolutions per minute (RPM) along with its two tough brush attachments. The circular brush head is designed with durable bristles that wriggle off grease and particles while the heavy-duty multipurpose sponge cuts through dirt and grime, cutting down on your cleaning time, too. Whether you’re planning to use the spin brush cleaner for tasks in the kitchen or the bathroom, you’ll love that the device is comfortable to hold....

To buy: From $7 (was $9); amazon.com. The storage containers come in 11 sizes and colors, and thanks to their silicone material, they’re incredibly light and flexible. Each one features a flat bottom, a wide opening, and a zip top, offering a unique shape that’s a bowl and bag hybrid. This clever design makes it easier to use than other reusable storage bags, which come with narrow openings or shapes that only lie flat (and don’t stand upright)....

Enter: The Pomodoro Technique. Created by Berlin-based business consultant Francesco Cirillo nearly 20 years ago, The Pomodoro Technique has become a life-changing strategy for working smarter, not harder. Cirillo first developed this system as a university student trying to get more done in less time. He found that boxing his study time into 30-minute increments (25 minutes of pure, uninterrupted work followed by a five-minute break), helped boost task efficiency, minimize deadline-induced anxiety, and sharpen mental focus, to name a few awesome benefits....

Relying solely on the stovetop made sense for me because I was roasting potato wedges at 475°F—much too hot for a quiche—but it’s also a great dinner hack for the hotter months when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Or, in the unfortunate chance that your power goes out, you can still prepare a warm dinner cooked entirely on a gas stove. Plus, steaming the egg dish gives it a velvety, custardy texture that pairs deliciously with crispy potatoes....

This time of year marks a critical time for food banks and pantries, experts say: Donations begin to drop off in April, but demand unfortunately doesn’t. “Giving is extremely strong during the holidays and can decline during spring and summer, the time when we most need the support,” said Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Increasing donations and awareness in the spring and summer months means providing much-needed aid to the 15....

If your mom is the kind of person who carries her life and a million other little things in her purse, she’s going to adore this oversized, 17-inch tote bag. Shoppers use it to hold water bottles, makeup, snacks, electronics, paperwork, and more. Some even use it as a beach bag to carry around towels, sunscreen, and a book while others use it for overnight trips and work events. To buy: $17 (was $20); amazon....

No matter how big or small the gathering, Libby Rawes, interior designer at Sharp + Grey Interiors explains that there are two details that make a home feel especially inviting. “I love to make a home feel comfortable right when you walk in,” Rawes said. “Choosing comfortable furniture, lots of texture, and soft materials that are casual, but elevated begs people to sit and stay awhile.” And for summer, she opts for natural colors like blue and green, linen accents, and fresh flowers....

We reached out to nutritionists and dietitians to share their best suggestions for what to order the next time you want a healthier fast-food lunch or dinner. Here’s what to order at some major chains: Panera Bread “Panera has limitless options when it comes to healthy meals, simply because they have a pretty extensive menu,” says Kora Bruno, a nutritionist and private chef. “My go-to’s offer ingredients that include all food groups and offer a higher nutritional value....

Preventing the living room from becoming a drop zone is its own challenge, but the problem can feel less pressing if the items that actually belong there are already organized. If there is less in the room already, those mysterious add-ons that always seem to pile up won’t seem so overwhelming—and there may even be more space for storage. Plus, once clutter is cleared, the room will feel completely clean, not just halfway there....

Whether you’re catching up on emails, watching a tutorial, or referencing a recipe while you cook, it’s unlikely that your phone is ever lying flat on a service. Instead, it’s almost always at an easy-to-view angle. So you don’t have to keep your phone out of sight on the counter or—worse—keep picking it up and placing it back down while you work, the Omoton adjustable cell phone stand securely holds your phone and enables you to find your best view....

Using an air fryer requires non-stick cooking spray, but that often results in splatters, stains, and residue left inside. The racks from my air fryer were usually left with charcoal-looking particles and they became harder and harder to scrub off. I found myself frustrated after nearly every use when I had to remove the compartments and scrub them endlessly in order to keep my air fryer in pristine condition. The brush is made of 100 percent premium stainless steel bristles, which prevents it from damaging the surface of your air fryer and its grill racks....

Crafted from real wood, these recipe binders are fully customizable. They can be engraved with a message of your choice, which is particularly special if it’s a gift for a home chef you know. If it’s not, go ahead and get your own name carved big and proud for your own special recipes. Speaking of, there are five different page styles and colors to choose from, including white grid paper, pre-designed recipe templates, and even bright red unlined pages....

To buy: $26 (was $40); amazon.com. The holiday party-ready dress is made from 65 percent cotton and 35 percent polyester, so you can know you’re wearing breathable fabrics rather than something itchy like wool. Plus, it has a zipper closure, a timeless V-neckline, a tulip-style hemline, and an attached belt that you can choose to tie however you like. Most importantly, shoppers say all of these things about this dress combine to create a comfy fit and feel....

Full-Fat Cheese Stick Wrap “My primary go-to snack is a cheese stick wrapped up in a mini high-fiber wheat wrap,” says Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD, CDN, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. “I choose regular cheese sticks, not the low fat or fat free variety. I love this snack because the cheese stick is high in protein, the wrap is high in fiber, and because I’m not avoiding fat (in the cheese stick) it keeps me full for longer....

At a highly demanding job, the idea of completely signing off and leaving work untouched for hours on end can be anxiety-inducing. The alternative, of never really logging off and being always on, however, can perpetuate an even worse cycle of stress. A 2016 study, conducted by authors from Lehigh, Virginia Tech, and Colorado State universities, looked into the particular impacts of email as a job stressor—and found that email hinders workers’ ability to recuperate outside of work....