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To buy: From $28 with code 30LUNAUSA (was $40); amazon.com. Many shoppers raved about how safe their mattresses are inside the Luna protector, with one even noting that they have it on their son’s mattress and it’s held up against his nighttime accidents, along with being thrown in the washing machine twice per month for nine years. “This thing has saved me many times from having to scrub mattresses in the middle of the night when the kids have accidents,” they said....

Their home was built in 1940, inside a neighborhood dotted with other historic New England homes, which made it easy to lean into a traditional style that’s delicately modernized with saturated colors and patterns. The original bathroom was more reflective of the ’80s, however, so Kestenbaum did her first design overhaul soon after they moved in. She painted the butter-yellow walls black along with the ceiling and vanity, and later installed a brass faucet found on Craigslist to match a pivot mirror and a sconce....

Two years ago, my boyfriend and I adopted an adorable husky bulldog mix, and while her fur is certainly stunning, it quickly became less so when it started to cover our couches, clothing, car seats, carpets, and more. We purchased a Roomba for our carpets, a handheld vacuum for our furniture, and too many lint rollers to count, but her fur prevailed. In our recent apartment move, we decided to splurge on a new couch and rug....

The resurgence doesn’t come as a complete surprise: during New York Fashion Week in February, several runway shows featured ’90s-inspired hair accessories, including headbands, stretch combs, and yes, claw clips. Months later, Pinterest reports that search for “claw-clip hairstyles” is up 63 percent year over year. Stores are stocking up on the nostalgic accessory, and we’ve been noticing more and more people sporting the clips around town. With the hot summer days ahead, the timing of this trend couldn’t be better—grab one of the claw clips below, then let Pinterest provide the cool, summer-ready hairstyles....

The Kace Lift-Top Coffee Table is marked down 54 percent with the extra coupon, which is a steal for a piece of furniture that’s this functional and stylish. It’s made from mango wood and measures 17 by 46 by 15 inches. The farmhouse-inspired design and modern metal feet will work with a variety of decors, while the thin width makes the table a great addition to smaller spaces. Simply use the exterior handle to access the hidden storage compartment....

In Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, Newport makes the case for a thorough digital declutter, a task that requires reassessing our (often unhealthy) relationship with tech. As he defines it, digital minimalism is an “intentional approach to technology that involves a limited number of online activities.” You have to digitally declutter to get there—to become the kind of person who can step away from their phone without, say, worrying that everyone is sharing memes without you....

“When we talk about grief, we usually think of it as the loss of a loved one. As a psychologist in the New York area, I have had to counsel many patients who have lost people near and dear to them to COVID. That is the traditional form of grief,” says Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University. “Then there is less spoken grief, which is the loss of a way of life....

To freeze: Let stew cool to room temperature. Transfer to sealable freezer-safe containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the microwave or overnight in the refrigerator.

Invite kids to roll up their sleeves, pat the tofu dry with a few paper towels, and then crumble it into a large bowl for the taco filling.Kids can measure out the chili powder and salt, and then add it to the crumbled tofu. Have them grind in a bit of pepper, too.Tacos are all about assembly, so have kids set up a taco bar by spooning salsa into a bowl and piling shredded cheese on a platter....

Hyaluronic acid garners enough of its own buzz in the skincare community, but when it’s paired with vitamin C in the Vichy LiftActiv serum, shoppers noted significant results. “Boy does this stuff do miracles. I didn’t even realize a cream could lighten the dark circles under my eyes. I thought that was a thing only sleep could help. My complexion is so even now and my face is crazy smooth and soft,” one shopper wrote....

While bright colors and pretty pastels are always reliable sunny-weather fashion choices, Free Assembly also has aquatic stripes, neutral bodysuits, and trendy oranges and highlighter greens so you can tackle an array of looks. You can shop for wardrobe staples, like a loose-fitting muscle tank top and a classic V-neck tee that comes in 14 colors, or opt for something with a bit of something extra, like a tank top with a twisted shoulder strap....

Allow me to let you in on a little secret: a Caesar salad recipe is only as good as its dressing. Indeed, nailing the dish—one that tastes just as good as your go-to order at your favorite restaurant—is all about prepping the perfect homemade Caesar dressing. The creamy, tangy, umami-rich sauce is the ideal complement to the crisp lettuce and crunchy croutons. When done well, it’s divine. When done poorly, it ruins everything—whether or not the salad options in the airport kiosk looked less gnarly today....

Matcha is a form of powdered tea. Traditional matcha is made by drying, then crushing young, supple tea leaves to form a light, airy green powder. That powder is dissolved in warm water and whisked until frothy. It’s meant to be sipped, not gulped, like some steeped teas, but it’s a bit of an acquired taste. Because you’re consuming the tea leaves themselves, and not just infused water, matcha presents more health benefits compared to steeped tea....

The use of stacked layers in vertical farming (picture a wall of greens instead of a floor covered with ’em) allows farmers and even at-home gardeners to produce more food on the same amount of land. In fact, since decades of traditional farming has significantly damaged the soil in some locations, farmers and others are integrating these vertical layers into buildings (including skyscrapers, warehouses, and even shipping containers) as well as other spaces that would be otherwise unfit for farming....

What Is Renters Insurance? Simply put, renters insurance (sometimes called tenant insurance) is an insurance policy you pay for to help cover you and your belongings in the event of an incident, including anything from fire to theft. Usually your landlord’s insurance will cover repairs to the property itself—say, if there’s a leaking ceiling—but will not protect your own belongings (the TV and rug that were damaged because of the leak) or the cost of having to live elsewhere if you need to move out during repairs....

While it’s nearly impossible to know how many Americans have a trust fund at any given moment, according to an April 2022 report, 67 percent of Americans have no estate plan at all. That means neither a will nor a trust. Historical data on inheritances suggests that back in 2010 only 21 percent of American households transferred wealth—presumably from one generation to the next. Furthermore, data shows that not all millionaires got their money from a rich relative....

According to an announcement from the FDA, individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. While there have been no reports of illness or injury due to the consumption of these items to date, Conagra Brands recommends that consumers who have purchased any of these products dispose of them immediately. The complete list of recalled items is below:...

But that doesn’t mean you should give up on SPF! After much trial and error, I discovered that it is possible to protect dark skin with sunscreen without looking like a dirty chalkboard. First and foremost, take a look at the ingredients list. “It’s better to avoid sunscreen with too much zinc because it can leave a white residue on darker skin that gives off an ashy appearance,” says Juliette Bartijn, esthetician and spa manager of Okeanos Spa....