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“The front door is a welcoming point and offers curb appeal,” notes Lance Thomas, head designer of Thomas Guy Interiors. “Front door colors can introduce a mood before anyone even walks into the space. Also, many buyers want to purchase a move-in-ready home, and that [technically] starts at the front door.” How a Front Door Impacts Selling Price While the color of a front door comes down to aesthetics, it can ultimately impact a home’s selling price....

Gifts that give back support particular nonprofit groups or causes. Some provide employment at fair wages to people who need help getting their foot in the door, some trigger one-for-one donations, and others contribute funds to charities and charitable efforts. However they give back, you can give these presents with the knowledge that your purchase is making the world just the tiniest bit better. Take a look at these top gifts that give back and shop with a little extra purpose this year....

The good news? There really are no hard and fast ‘rules’ for cutting thick hair; rather, it’s about finding a good stylist who can work with your unique hair, styling preferences, and features to create a complementary look that balances out the volume and weight of your hair, Cisnero says. That being said, if you’re not sure where to start, stylists say these five cuts tend to work particularly well on thick hair....

Make it five stars: The surefire way to make a Wednesday night shower feel more spa-like? Buy a towel warmer ($140, bedbathandbeyond.com) that will make your towel toasty in less than 20 minutes. Make it five stars: Take another tip from boutique hotels and keep a cozy spare blanket on hand, either draped across the end of your bed or tucked into a basket nearby. Make it five stars: Keep a bottle of scented fabric spray ($17, bloomingdales....

I was invited by the Aerie team to attend the brand’s holiday shopping event at one of its flagship stores in New York City. Pumped to attend an event for a brand I knew and once adored, I couldn’t add the party to my calendar fast enough. When the day arrived and I walked inside the store’s festive doors, I felt like I was about to meet up with an old friend who I hadn’t seen in years and yet was able to pick up right where we left off again....

“Not many people recognize walking as a real workout. Perhaps it’s too easy, too common, too enjoyable, or too relaxing to be considered a serious form of exercise,” says Michael Lam MD, MPH, ABAAM, a physician specializing in nutrition and healthy aging. “[But] in fact, the best thing about this delightful activity is that it’s one of the easiest exercises you can do on a consistent basis.” The challenge, however, is making walking (or consistent movement in general) a regular part of your daily routine....

Reader question: Can you recommend the best foundations for old age? - @karybeck In a perfect world, we would all have perfect skin texture, and foundation would glide on flawlessly like you see in beauty commercials. But skin in real life is three dimensional, complete with pores, bumps, and wrinkles that inevitably develop over time. If you’ve ever tried to apply foundation over anything-but-smooth skin, you’ll know the horror of pigment clinging on to dry patches and fine lines, making your skin look even worse post-application....

With Halloween just around the corner and Halloween movies playing every night of the month, I thought it was time to finally put together the Halloween trivia game I’ve been meaning to create for years! I’ve designed a printable set of Halloween trivia questions that you can use as one of many Halloween games at a Halloween party or just to ask to friends and family during the month of October!...

Here are eight incredibly easy recipes to make ice cream at home. Ice-Cream-Maker-Free Chocolate This elemental ice cream—a riff on an Indian dish known as kulfi—requires only three ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, cream, and chocolate. The result is a delicious confection that tastes like a cross between chocolate ice cream and frozen chocolate mousse. And, since it’s so easy to make, it’s a great last-minute dinner party dessert. Get the recipe: Ice-Cream-Maker-Free Chocolate...

The good news? If you’re falling short, there are endless easy ways to pack more produce into your diet (yes, even if you’re someone who hates the taste of vegetables). While we’re sure you’ve heard the standard ‘green smoothie’ rec before, some of these savory options from Audrey Sweetwood, research and development chef at Freshly, might be more appealing (and effective), especially if you’re not a big frozen fruit fan....

So many great gifts, essentials, and gadgets are available at incredibly low prices on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and stores are competing with each other for the best Black Friday deals—but not all these deals are as great as they sound. Some categories of items are known to have the lowest prices of the year during Black Friday, but others don’t have such great savings. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked product categories by the potential discount shoppers could get by buying items from each category on Black Friday....

Shop Fall Work Dresses on Sale Find. Oversized Jersey T-Shirt Dress, $15 (was $21) Lark & Ro Crepe Knit Three-Quarter-Sleeve Center-Twist Dress, $16 (was $32) Lark & Ro Puff-Sleeve Crew Neck Fit-and-Flare Dress, $16 (was $17) Lark & Ro Three-Quarter-Sleeve Faux Wrap Fit-and-Flare Dress, $18 (was $43) Lark & Ro Matte Jersey Collared V-Neck Long-Sleeve Wrap Dress, $21 (was $43) Lark & Ro Sleeveless Ballet-Neck Fit-and-Flare Sweater Dress, $26 (was $54) Truth & Fable Sheer-Sleeve Tunic Dress, $26 (was $54) Find....

A quick refresher: Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when menstruation ends—it occurs 12 months after her last period. It’s marked by a natural drop in reproductive hormones (estrogen and progesterone) that are produced by the ovaries. Collectively, the years leading up to the point of menopause are known as perimenopause, or menopausal transition, according to the Office on Women’s Health. The hormonal changes that happen during this time are responsible for irksome symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and trouble sleeping, just to name a few....

Serve thirsty guests a refreshing drink with this 64-ounce pitcher that has a removable lid to prevent spills or bugs from getting in. It’s also made with durable BPA-free plastic, so if it does end up dropping, you won’t have a safety hazard on your hands. And if you’re weary about bringing your nice glassware outside, consider these nifty plastic cups that look just like glass (but won’t break on you)....

Leggings, running shorts, and bike shorts are still in style, but exercise dresses are gaining in popularity. Part of the reason why people love them so much is likely because styles like the KuaCua exercise dress combine a dress, a pair of shorts, and a bra together into one seamless garment. That paired with the general “less is more” approach that shoppers like to follow during the summer when temperatures reach their peak has many people talking....

Lately I’ve been really into dessert dips. I’ve already shared a hot chocolate dip, caramel apple dip, and most recently a Dunkaroo dip (that went totally viral on Instagram!). There’s just something about this super easy alternative to making a traditional dessert. I love that they typically only use a couple of ingredients, they’re no-bake, and they serve a large crowd of people! With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make an Andes Mint chocolate dip that uses similar flavors to these mint chocolate cheesecakes!...

Banana Republic’s latest collection is the definitive answer, and it’s fully prepared for the changing season upon us. Shift dresses make way for cut-out knit sweaters, comfy sandals segue into arch-supporting boots, and so on and so forth. But the fact that Banana Republic’s current curation makes for spot-on office attire isn’t the biggest news—it’s that so much of it is 40 percent off, with some items having an additional discount on top at Banana Republic’s Flights of Fancy sale....

Rich in Vitamins and Minerals “Beet root juice is a rich source of several essential minerals, including iron, folate, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B6,” says McGrane. It’s also a solid source of vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system and defend your cells against damage from free radicals. Vitamin C also supports collagen production and helps your body absorb iron. Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Part of what makes beetroot juice so nutritious is its high amount of water-soluble compounds called betalains....

The Behr 2021 Color of the Year is part of a larger color palette, all based around the theme of “elevated comfort.” Following a year when many of us spent more time at home than ever before, the theme is a reflection of the desire to make our spaces feel both stylish and cozy. As warm earth tones, from sandy beige to baked clay, were among the leading decor styles of winter 2020, Canyon Dusk continues the trend....