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title: “The 7 Best New Amazon Finds That Are Just Genius” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-10” author: “Ralph Armstrong” Some are designed to make annoying tasks, like giving the dog a bath or packing snacks for your family, fast and easy. And others, like a streamlined wallet and packable toothbrush, are all about convenience. But they all have one thing in common: They’re incredibly handy. title: “The 7 Best New Amazon Finds That Are Just Genius” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Benjamin Wenger”

Koolaburra by Ugg Koola Mini Li Ankle Boot Some of the best gifts are ones that people wouldn’t buy for themselves. For example, my mom has been talking about getting herself Ugg boots for years, but has yet to treat herself. Most of the brand’s shoes are a little out of my price range, which is why I’m opting for its sister line, which I’ve tested and loved. It’s nearly identical in style and quality, but everything is in my budget....

Here’s a deeper look at the six key categories: Cleanliness: How clean and well maintained the interior of the store isFriendliness: How friendly and helpful the staff is at their local CostcoStock: The variety and availability of different productsQuality of samples: How tasty the samples typically are at their local CostcoQuantity of samples: How many different samples are typically available while shoppingParking lot quality/parking availability: How easy it is to navigate the store’s parking lot and find parking...

Unfortunately, you can’t turn back time, but you can take action to undo some of the damage—and prevent wrinkles from settling in deeper. Turn to proven products to restore your skin to its more youthful days (without losing all of the wisdom you’ve acquired along the way). In an effort to track down the best anti-aging products, we asked some of the top board-certified pros around to share their skincare secrets and the products they swear by....

They’re perfect for taking along on an apple-picking or pumpkin-picking outing, at an outdoor get-together with friends, a fall tailgate, or if you’re enjoying a little friluftsliv outdoors. RELATED: Fun Fall Activities You Can Do Safely During the Pandemic

Smart real estate sites take many of the difficulties out of purchasing or selling property. It’s still an intensive process, but with clever help, it can be so much easier—and more accessible to many people, even those who thought they’d never be able to buy. As part of the Real Simple Smart Money Awards, we’re highlighting the best real estate apps of 2020. Whether refinancing your mortgage, searching for your dream home, or trying to sell your current one, these smart real estate sites can help....

The Top 10 Best Robot Vacuum Deals Airrobo Robot Vacuum, $130 with coupon (was $200) Roborock E5 Mop Robot Vacuum and Mop, $220 with coupon (was $360) iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $199 (was $274) OKP K3 Robot Vacuum, $129 with coupon (was $420) Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum, $392 (was $650) Neato D9 Intelligent Robot Vacuum, $350 (was $500) iRobot Roomba j7 Robot Vacuum, $399 (was $600) Samsung Jet Bot Robot Vacuum, $483 (was $599) Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30C Max, $180 (was $260) Coredy R750 Robot Vacuum, $190 with coupon (was $320)...

Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams These common varieties of root vegetables often get confused— but what is the difference between yams and sweet potatoes? For starters, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same vegetable, contrary to popular belief. Yams are drier and have a higher sugar content than sweet potatoes. Their flesh also tends to be lighter than intensely orange sweet potatoes. When you cut into a raw yam, both the interior and exterior is more likely to resemble a russet potato than a sweet potato....

Wooden knife blocks are certainly the most common way to store everything from kitchen shears to your all-purpose chef’s knife, but we were curious if it really was the best way to store knives. Chef Michael Garaghty (“Chef Mike”), the in-house executive chef for WÜSTHOF, helped us to break down the pros and cons of three popular styles of knife storage—a wooden knife block, magnetic knife bar, and plastic knife edge-guards....

What is a bad idea? Putting those potatoes in the refrigerator. Why You Shouldn’t Refrigerate Potatoes The decision to refrigerate potatoes could cost you in two significant ways. First, potatoes that are stored in a cold fridge develop an unnatural flavor and texture due to changes in the sugar content of the spud. Cold potatoes may taste sweet and feel gritty. At the same time that a potato’s texture and taste are shifting, another change is taking place, and this one could be harmful to your health....

The best shapewear for women ranges from a bodysuit adorned in tulle for an elevated touch on a classic undergarment to a six-in-one shaping tank that has streamlining panels to create smooth lines under tops. You can also build up your lingerie drawer with bras that meet your needs. Opt for less coverage if you’re wearing a lower neckline (try a scoop neck bra) or a perfect strapless option that will actually stay in place—not to mention, has lace details to give your old strapless a run for its money....

Keep in mind that a well-designed mattress pad has the ability to alter the firmness of your mattress when added, and most often, is placed right on top of your mattress, hidden from view by your fitted sheet once your bed is made. The Easeland Pillow Top Mattress Pad includes all of these important qualities, and more. To buy: $40 (was $50), amazon.com. “I just had to share with you all how much we absolutely love our new mattress pad,” wrote one five-star reviewer, who was looking for something to make a four-year-old mattress more comfortable....

The box zips closed to prevent dust from getting inside, and it features two side handles so that you can easily pull it off a closet shelf, plus a label window. And when all of your ornaments are on the tree, you can collapse the box to free up storage space. To buy: $14; amazon.com. Shoppers love how well the efficient storage box works in their homes. “So excited to have the ornaments in two boxes instead of all over in the Christmas decorations,” wrote one....

The Greesum patio set includes a sofa, two arm chairs, and a glass-top coffee table. The complete set is designed for outdoor use, so all of the furniture is wrapped with waterproof rattan in an espresso shade. Plus, the underside of the sofa and chairs is reinforced to offer additional strength, and the glass tabletop is “burst-proof” for safety, according to the brand. The best-selling set has almost 1,700 five-star ratings, and each piece is only about $58 right now....

A unique gel-cream consistency gives it a unique edge. Though it’s gel-like to the touch and absorbs quickly into the skin, it contains intense moisturizing powers that last for hours—just like a cream. Made with only the most hydrating ingredients, the gel-cream boosts moisture to smooth the skin around the eyes, giving way to a gorgeous, healthy glow. And shoppers are so obsessed, one even calls it her “holy grail....

When to Paint the Outside Knowing when to paint a house exterior depends on where you live. Places that have consistently sunny weather and temps have it a little easier. “Avoid painting when the temperature dips below 50 F. If it’s too cold, the paint can have issues adhering and will roll off,” says Noah Winkles, pro painter and owner of New Life Painting. Heat and humidity can also be concerns....

To buy: $187 (was $400); amazon.com. “We were pleasantly surprised how nice and natural this tree looked once assembled…The final result was well worth it,” said a five-star reviewer who did confirm that the branches take time to put into place. “This tree is the next best option to a real tree. The needles look real, it’s super full with a great shape, and bonus, it has tons of lights (and I like A LOT of lights),” shared a five-star reviewer who also confirmed the tree was “incredibly easy to assemble....

Everything But the Leftovers Seasoning Blend You could spend Thanksgiving morning chopping herbs and rummaging through your spice cabinet so you can craft the perfect blend, or you can stock up on this versatile Trader Joe’s buy. This seasoning blend, which contains dehydrated onion, sea salt, black pepper, turmeric powder, dried celery seed, ground sage, rosemary powder, dried thyme, and dried parsley, can be used to add flavor to roasted vegetables, stuffing, and even turkey....

It’s easy to get swept up in a cosmetic wonderland of glitter and gloss for the holidays, and while there’s nothing wrong with injecting some sparkle into your face beat (in fact, it’s encouraged!), sometimes the simpler route is far more wearable when it comes to a laid-back Christmas celebration. If you’re looking for a simple and versatile hair and makeup look you can wear to almost any occasion, follow our step-by-step holiday beauty tutorial below....