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In Pandemic, several deadly viruses have spread across the planet. The game is a unique one in that the players must work together, not against each other, in order to win. The goal is to treat disease hotspots while researching cures for each of four plagues before they get out of hand. Everyone will take on a different role, or specialty, within the team and must develop a cooperative strategy that meshes the specialists’ strengths in order to develop vaccines and snuff out the pandemic....

Whether you’re looking for a single set of cooling sheets or an entire new bedding bundle, we have you covered. We scoured Macy’s nearly 400 discounts and narrowed it down to the eight items that customers can’t get enough of—some with markdowns up to 71 percent off with code SAVE through Sunday night. Check out each, below. Best Cooling Bedding Sales: Hotel Collection 500 Thread Count Micro Cotton Sheet Set, From $64 with code SAVE (was $170) Sunham Hudson 2-Piece Comforter Set, From $27 with code SAVE (was $80) Fairfield Square Collection Golden Damask 6-Piece Reversible Comforter Set, From $38 with code SAVE (was $100) Charter Club Damask 100% Supima Cotton 550 Thread Count 3-Piece Sheet Set, From $27 with code SAVE (was $70) Charter Club Damask Quilted Cotton 2-Piece Coverlet, From $51 with code SAVE (was $135) Sanders Microfiber 3-Piece Sheet Set, From $12 with code SAVE (was $30) Tranquil Home Willow 1200-Thread Count Antimicrobial 4-Piece Sheet Set, From $53 with code SAVE (was $180) Hotel Collection Egyptian Cotton Blanket, From $72 with code SAVE (was $160)...

But what you may not know is that you have more control over your breast cancer risk than you think, even if you have a family history of it. “Only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers can be blamed on inherited gene mutations such as BRCA, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of the disease,” says Kristi Funk, MD, breast cancer surgeon, medical director of the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Beverly Hills, Calif....

Though some moving costs are unavoidable, it is possible to save money in a few areas. To help you do just that, we enlisted a handful of pros to share their best money-saving advice for your next big move. “Go through all of your belongings, from cookware, clothing, and even furniture, and take inventory of what you no longer need or want. Marie Kondo before packing and you will be surprised by how much you own,” says Sara Skirboll, the shopping and trends expert for RetailMeNot....

One of our favorite blankets, the Sunbeam Heated Throw boasts three heat settings as well as an automatic three-hour shutoff. These are the best electric blankets to shop: Best-Rated Option: Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket Best Lightweight Option: SoftHeat by Perfect Fit Luxury Micro-Fleece Heated Blanket Best Reversible Option: Sunbeam Reversible Heated Throw Blanket Best Dual-Control Option: Sunbeam Luxurious Velvet Plush Queen Heated Blanket Best for Cars: Stalwart Electric Car Blanket Best Faux-Fur Option: Beautyrest Zuri Faux-Fur Electric Blanket Best Quilted Option: Sunbeam Quilted Heated Blanket Best Wearable Option: Beautyrest Ultra Soft Electric Wrap Blanket Best Travel Option: Eddie Bauer Portable Heated Blanket

Loving the look of Thanksgiving flowers and being able to pull off your own arrangement—whether it’s for your table centerpiece or a side table—are two very different things, unfortunately. Still, it’s quite possible to learn how to arrange flowers for your own Thanksgiving floral arrangement, and we found nine floral experts who can help. Read on for nine beautiful Thanksgiving flower arrangements, plus advice from our experts on making your own....

The Low-Impact Home: A Sourcebook for Stylish, Eco-Conscious Living offers up advice for both more sustainable renovations and more eco-friendly everyday habits. With recommendations for every single room in the house, it’s the ideas for the kitchen—ranging from eco-friendly countertop materials to a wool dish-drying mat—that are sparking our next home makeovers big and small. Read on for the sage kitchen tips from The Low-Impact Home. When remodeling the hardest-working room in the house, prioritize green materials and energy-efficient parts....

Evening Skincare Routine for Under $25 For this skincare routine, Dr. Love focuses on the basics—a cleanser, a retinol serum, and a moisturizer. Evening Skincare Routine for $100 With a bigger budget, Dr. Love sticks with a three-product routine, but upgrades the quality of the products. Evening Skincare Routine for $1,000 With an especially luxe budget, Dr. Love puts together a skincare routine that covers it all—including a new tool to help plump and lift skin....

If your goal is to simply empty your home for an upcoming move or to make space for new furniture, price everything to sell (read: dirt-cheap prices). But if you want to make money, take care to walk that fine line. Beyond good advertising—the digital kind on social media and the old-fashioned, neon-poster-board kind you put around town—garage sale pricing is the factor that can make or break your event....

These morning routine tips and hacks will help you and yours wake up on time, get ready faster, and head to school with minutes to spare—and they don’t involve setting the alarm any earlier than you have to. Note: Big kids (middle school, high school, and college students) can handle this morning routine on their own. For younger kids, go through the routine with them step by step. Once they’re old enough, they’ll transition into doing it by themselves, giving you precious spare minutes back at night and in the morning....

It’s an acupressure mat that’s made with hundreds of tiny cotton and foam needles that help stimulate your body’s blood flow to provide muscle relief. The practice of acupressure originated in China and has been around for thousands of years, according to Aimée Derbes, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She says that acupressure mats use the same points and channels on the body as traditional acupuncture needles to stimulate these areas and release pressure....

Decor ideas: Very Peri would make an eye-catching feature wall, or let it update an older piece of furniture. Decor ideas: This spa-like hue would make any bathroom feel like a calm and restorative space. Decor ideas: Babouche creates a warm welcome as a color for a front door, while Breakfast Room Green is ideal for a dining room and looks fantastic when paired with artwork and plants. Decor ideas: Try brushing Blanched Thyme on the walls of your home office....

The assortment features an array of editor-loved products, like EltaMD’s sensitive skin-friendly UV Clear facial sunscreen and the brand’s tinted sunscreen. Both have received thousands of praise-filled reviews from owners. As Real Simple’s resident shopping expert, I put my product-testing skills to use and purchased the protective moisturizer after my dermatologist recommended it for my sensitive, acne-prone skin. I’ve now been using it daily for four years, and love that it doesn’t irritate my skin....

While this practice has become more mainstream in recent years, it’s worthwhile to analyze its true benefits, drawbacks, and effectiveness. We spoke with experts to understand how smell impacts our overall health and well-being. Consider this your 101 guide to creating an aromatherapy ritual. What Is Aromatherapy? Nova Covington, a certified aromatherapist and the CEO of Goddess Garden, notes that aromatherapy uses plant-based botanicals that are distilled from the plant....

Reader question: I’ve always been proud of my full lashes, but within the last couple of years, I have noticed they no longer hold a curl for longer than an hour. Any suggestions? —Roberta Montes It’s fairly easy to curl your lashes at home in just a few seconds, but the challenge comes in keeping that curl for longer than a few minutes. Unfortunately, it’s possible to be making many mistakes for something that seems relatively foolproof....

My son has his first full day of school today. They had a half day yesterday but it was only like two hours, so I’m not counting it. I missed the big back to school rush for our schools, but I thought it’d be fun to share a this fun back to school activity that you can do with kids regardless of if they’ve started already, just going back, or are staying at home again this year!...

Even if you haven’t had time to deck out your house with wreaths and garland, the right candle can transform your home into a holiday oasis. Bath & Body Works is already one of our go-to brands to shop for candles, and the retailer just gave us the perfect excuse to stock up on favorite seasonal scents just in time for the holidays. Bath & Body Works Holiday Candles on Sale...

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