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Enter: The Wellington Cabana accessory from State Bags, a special collaboration with REAL SIMPLE. Made with a lightweight TPU material so your essentials will stay bone-dry, this chic tote bag is transparent so you won’t have to fish around blindly. It features a main compartment, detachable pouch for your valuables, and soft webbing strap to sling comfortably over your shoulder. Thanks to its no-frills design, the accessory goes well with pretty much everything, from casual cutoffs to dressier ensembles....

All you need to install the light bar are the four hanging Command strips that come with it. The cord-free light bar uses a lithium ion battery, which you can recharge with the included micro USB charging cord. Customers say they’ve installed it under everything from cabinets to sinks to home bars, and even in their closets, too. One reviewer specifically loves how easy it is to carry this light bar around....

The great new product? Italian Bomba Hot Pepper Sauce: 6.7 ounces of vibrant, addictive, spicy chile paste. In fact, it’s so popular, there is currently a production delay due to high demand. However, they should be back in plentiful supply soon, and the wait will be worth it. A taste of this paste is something. Its heat is slow to build. First, you get a rush of deeply vegetal flavor that not many hot sauces or pepper pastes have....

Swapping out summer’s breezy home accessoires with ones that provide optimal lounging conditions is super easy with Urban Outfitters’ current home sale that feels like a big hug. The store is widely known as a top-choice destination for furniture, living room accents, and dining essentials—I, for one, admit to making a huge, UO-shaped dent in my credit card bill the month of my last move. But today, prices on Urban Outfitters purchases for around the house are considerably cheaper, with savings up to 25 percent off....

The brief clip, shared by TikTok user @staceybdixon, has garnered nearly 2 million views in a matter of days, along with hundreds of comments from other TikTok users eager to give this hack a try. “I learned this trick today,” Stacey says as she closes a plastic freezer bag filled with raw meat. “You close [the plastic bag] mostly, and you take a big bowl of water and you put [the bag] in....

“Warm colors can make a room feel exciting and bold because they have a natural fun energy to them,” says designer and best-selling author Emily Henderson. “Cool colors are more calming, since they are the colors that you would find in nature.” Paying attention to a color’s warmth or coolness can set the mood of a room, and pull together its other details more seamlessly. If you’re looking to create a palette that pinpoints a certain emotion—whether it’s “cozy,” “happy,” or “whimsical,"—then this thought process should come in handy....

You may have heard this phrase tossed around among your friends or colleagues, but what exactly is impostor syndrome? People with impostor syndrome typically live with a sense of anxiety, self-doubt, and insecurity, and are constantly paranoid someone will suddenly expose them as a fraud who should never have been hired—or trusted with X or Y responsibility—in the first place. Impostor syndrome occurs when someone is unable to internalize their skills, expertise, or achievements....

What’s the difference between tamari and soy sauce? Both tamari and soy sauce are derived from fermented soybeans to create a salty liquid used in cooking to create a rich, umami flavor. Tamari is the Japanese version and soy sauce is the more commonly known Chinese variety. Tamari is a little thicker and less salty, while soy sauce has a thinner consistency and leaves a burst of salt on the tongue....

There are nine Enneagram types, and according to the Enneagram Institute, “it is common to find a little of yourself in all nine of the types, although one of them should stand out as being closest to yourself. This is your basic personality type.” The Enneagram symbol is ancient, and actually dates back to the writings of Pythagoras in ancient Greece, according to the Enneagram Institute. However, the personality aspect of the symbol wasn’t introduced until much later....

What Kind of Fertilizer Should You Use? Not all fertilizers are created equal. In fact, it’s common for people to use the wrong type or too much fertilizer and kill their houseplant. “The wrong kind or delivery method can be too much for the plant,” says Patrick Hillman, plant enthusiast and owner of Buzz and Thrive Gardens. “I tell my customers to use a water-soluble fertilizer, specifically a rich fish emulsion fertilizer....

According to TikTok user @mandyvjones, who seemingly popularized “healthy Coke” on the platform when she shared her recipe for it earlier this month, she learned about this beverage from her pilates instructor, who whips up the drink “almost, like, everyday.” Per Jones, the drink “tastes just like a Coke.” The first step in making a “healthy Coke” is to put a handful of ice in a tall glass and add a “splash” of balsamic vinegar....

But like other areas of the fashion industry, activewear is pretty oversaturated with different variations of leggings, sports bras, and the like, which can feel overwhelming to anyone, especially those just beginning their fitness journey. If your arsenal of workout gear is less-than-inspiring, we found the best activewear featuring the softest fabrics, flexible stretches, and stylish designs that are so cute you’ll almost want to work out. And if you decide to skip the gym one day, no worries—these brands can also moonlight as stylish athleisure or loungewear....

There are a few universal things to keep in mind. One, whenever you can, get your hair up. “As the temperatures rise, I love to create fashionable summer hairstyles that keep your neck free. This keeps you cooler longer, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style,” says celebrity hairstylist Laurie Heaps. Two: Have fun! Now’s the time to play around with accessories, like brightly colored pins or scarves, and easy ways to add visual interest to otherwise simple styles....

Now is the perfect time to upgrade your existing coffeemaker, splurge on a new machine, or add in some accessories that will improve your caffeine experience. As a kitchen device that many use every day, and sometimes multiple times a day spanning years, a coffee maker also makes a considerate gift across personalities. Brands like Nespresso, Keurig, and Breville offer tried-and-true value, while new contenders promise features like remote brewing, automatic refills by subscription, carafe compatibility, and more....

“In general, the more processed a food, the higher its content of fat, salt, sugar, calories, and/or cholesterol and the lower its content of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber,” says Elizabeth Somer, M.A., RD, and medical advisory board member for Persona Nutrition. “When shopping for healthier shelf-stable foods, try to choose minimally-processed products that contain whole grains, plain fruits and vegetables or frozen/canned versions packaged in their own juice, nuts, legumes, or frozen chicken or fish....