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However, drinking the recommended 64 ounces (or so) of water a day can feel like a lot! Saying you hate drinking water isn’t an option—it’s too important and there are plenty of easysolutions. Flavored waters or seltzers that don’t contain added salt, sugars, or preservatives can help you meet your daily water intake. Another way to stay hydrated is with homemade infused waters, which are a healthy—and affordable—alternative and require no kitchen skills....

Read on for different places you can buy Christmas trees online and plan your order—the sooner you get your tree, the sooner you can decorate. Next step: Figure out how many lights you need for your Christmas tree.

What exactly is an Instant Pot, anyway? This wonder machine is a programmable, electric pressure-cooker, which means it combines heat and pressure to cook food in about half the time of traditional methods. Most models also have settings for sear, sauté, steam, slow-cook, and simmer. You can also use the Instant Pot to cook rice, make yogurt, and walk your dog. OK, that last one was just wishful thinking, but the Instant Pot really can cook almost anything....

So what makes a workout clothing item “sustainable”? There are organic cottons, recycled materials, and plant-based materials like Tencel, plus manufacturing methods that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water, and energy for each item. Luckily, the eco-friendly and ethical activewear brands we’ve collected below are all about using sustainability—from the materials they use to the manufacturing process—to ensure you’re doing your body and the Earth a favor when you hit the gym....

I was born with a surplus of severe food, pollen, and dust allergies, so by now I’ve gotten just about every reaction in the book. The replies I get from people are varied—sometimes dismissive, usually overly pitiful, and occasionally, flat-out offensive. Honestly, it’s not even that most of them have ill intentions. But unless you grew up with someone who suffers from allergies, most people are just ignorant on the right and wrong things to say....

And it can have spillover effects into other areas of our lives, says Marla Deibler, Psy.D., director of the Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. “When we accomplish a goal like cleaning the fridge, we gain confidence that we can succeed,” which helps us tackle projects in other areas of our lives. It’s one of the reasons Julia Stone, 36, a CPA and mom to two in Denver Colorado makes cleaning a priority in her home....

— Nicole Gibbons, founder of Clare Paint —Mike Mundwiller, Field Integration Manager at Benjamin Moore — Thumbtack painter Brian Bedenbaugh —Rick Watson, director of product information at Sherwin-Williams —Anne Treutel, Sr. Product Manager at Valspar —Lou Manfredini, Home Expert at Ace Hardware — Jessica Barr, Behr National Sales & Development Trainer —Jenny Burroughs, PPG senior product marketing manager RELATED: How to Clean Paint Brushes and Rollers, the Easy Way

So what is breathable nail polish and how does it differ from traditional nail polish? “Traditional nail polish is formulated to create a shield that prevents hydration from passing through. That means a base coat and topcoat are necessary to ensure long wear,” says Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist and founder of NAILS OF LA. On the other hand, breathable nail polish is the exact opposite, as it attracts oxygen and moisture....

The key to the perfect care package is striking a balance between reminding recipients of home or happier times and offering items that will make them a little bit happier wherever they are. These care package ideas will do just that, and best of all, you can pick and choose what’s most appropriate to send (and within your budget). Be sure to factor shipping costs (and any duties, for international shipments) into your budgeting—even a very small care package can come with a hefty shipping fee if it’s crossing borders or going overseas....

Before tackling that household to-do list, though, be sure to use the right olive oil—this is not the time to pull out that pricey, estate-grown, extra-virgin olive oil that someone gave as a gift. For these sorts of household uses, olive oil that’s affordable, easy to replace, and used for daily cooking is best, especially if a large quantity is needed. (Of course, in a real pinch, any olive oil will do....

Having the coolest smart home on the block doesn’t happen overnight. Incorporating tech gadgets little by little is one way to go, or you can take the plunge with a stellar bundle deal, like this Echo Show 5 with Blink Mini option. The Echo Show practically does it all, letting you control all your other smart home devices with just your voice. This way you can keep up with the news, weather, and friends thanks to its large screen display....

Embrace the Whimsy Mismatched art looks effortless and cool. Use decorative washi tape to hang—and quickly swap out—artwork and photos on the walls. Sprinkle in a few framed pieces and prop canvases against the wall for an eclectic vibe. Find Versatile Items Jessica arranged four low bookcases to look like a built-in. Combined, the units do triple duty: Create a seating area, provide storage, and form a kid-height surface for crafting....

The Soft Touch Foot Peel Mask exfoliates feet with the help of natural, botanical acids, leaving behind soothed and hydrated skin. The mask, which is one size that easily transforms into a custom shape, is available in three scents: aloe vera, tea tree, and peppermint. Out of the three, the aloe vera mask is intended to soothe particularly irritated skin, peppermint provides itch relief, and tea tree was created to help with foot fungus, according to the brand....