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So what exactly does this “new approach” entail? Sloan added: “We want to focus a little more on new products—things not necessarily on your shopping list, but things we’re excited to share.” While this doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be able to ask a Trader Joe’s employee to sample some old favorites like Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and a hunk of Unexpected Cheddar, there will clearly be a focus on new and noteworthy items going forward....

Enter friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv). It literally means “free air life,” and the concept is part of Norwegian culture. You’ll find nearly a million Instagram posts tagged with #friluftsliv full of forests, gorgeous landscapes, and people hiking, canoeing, camping, and otherwise exploring the great outdoors. The idea behind friluftsliv (and friluftsliving) is to be out in the fresh air to commune with nature, even when the weather’s not great. As the days grow colder and shorter, our activity options usually grow narrower....

The dumplings’ deliciousness masks their simplicity: just cornmeal, flour, flaxseed, and herbs bound by yogurt and oil. (Traditional matzo balls do not include flour, cornmeal, or baking powder.) Flaxseed serves double duty by binding the dumplings and adding healthful fiber. Ground flaxseed is easy to find at most supermarkets (usually near the all-purpose flour) and health food stores. To make these dumplings really puff up while they cook, keep the pot covered—no peeking!...

Here are my top insider tips for making the most of your time at Disney. By setting a detailed schedule well in advance, based on knowing exactly what you want, you’ll get the most out of every expensive minute. RELATED: How to Plan the Best Vacation Off-season lines are shorter, and parks and hotels are less crowded and less expensive than in peak season. And you can usually attend the same special events—like the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and the Epcot Flower and Garden show—without the crowds....

For starters, it’s very stretchy for a bra. Its fabric is made of 94 percent nylon and 6 percent spandex to contour to your chest, so if you still like your bras to fit a bit more snug underneath certain clothing, it’s not a problem. Since there’s no underwire involved, the bra feels less invasive on your body, while straps that are wider than the average bra are adjustable for your preferred level of support....

What causes puffy eyes? RELATED: The 15 Best Eye Creams Dermatologists Actually Swear By Applying something cold will also help, says Dr. Brazzo. “Usually the cold will shrink them for a few hours—when skin is cold, it’s tighter, and this holds [the puffiness] back,” he explains. You could use a cold compress or slices of cucumber, applied for five to 15 minutes. Topically, there’s not much else that reliably works, says Dr....

Cottagecore falls perfectly in line with that quest for a cozy place. While not a new concept, cottagecore is one that’s been steadily gaining steam recently. Instagram now has more than 900,000 posts tagged with #cottagecore. Fair warning: It’s easy to get sucked into this scrolling vortex with so many charming ideas for bringing this aesthetic into your home to ogle. Read on for details on what cottagecore is all about and how you can jump on the bandwagon....

What exactly is slugging? Slugging is a K-beauty trend of generously applying a petroleum-based product as the final step in your routine, to help lock and seal in your skincare products overnight, and then washing it off with a cleanser the next day. “Slugging is a great skincare technique in the wintertime for those with dry or sensitive skin,” says Shari Marchbein, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of dermatology at NYU School of Medicine....

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States, with 19.1 percent of the population diagnosed with one. The pandemic, of course, has piled on the stress. According to American Psychological Association (APA)’s study Stress in America: Money, Inflation, War Pile On To Nation Stuck in COVID-19 Survival Mode, “seven in 10 (73%) said they are overwhelmed by the number of crises facing the world.” “We all have a genetic disposition for any sort of disorder,” says explains Javier Barranco, a clinician at Berman Psychotherapy in Atlanta....

In 2013, Trader Joe’s sued Hallatt for copyright infringement, but they lost in a Washington State court. In December 2014, Hallatt had his most profitable month, making more than $80,000 in sales. But in 2016, amid appeals from the grocer and financially strained by the legal battle, Hallatt settled out of court with the store, agreeing to close the doors to Pirate Joe’s once and for all. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a bit devious....

Common Causes of Cold Intolerance “In the absence of any medical reason, some people do tend to feel colder than others most of the time,” she says. (Note that she says in the absence of any medical reason. That means this persistent feeling of cold isn’t tied to an underlying health condition.) So why does this happen? It could be due to lower muscle mass, according to Dr. Agarwal. “Some people have lower muscle mass relative to body surface area,” she says....

“Wishcyclers might ask themselves, ‘should I?’ or ‘shouldn’t I?’ when deciding where to put an item but ultimately place it in that familiar blue bin and assume that the recycling company will know what to do with it,” says Jeremy Walters, sustainability ambassador for Republic Services, a leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous waste. Sound familiar? Whether you mean to or not, you may be tossing items in your recycling bin that can’t actually be recycled....

As for why those with even the pickiest of skin can tolerate mandelic acid, Vanessa Coppola, nurse practitioner and aesthetic specialist, says that it comes down to molecular size. “It is much larger than its AHA counterparts allowing for a slower, more uniform absorption, making it very effective for sensitive skin and a gentler option when it comes to patients at risk for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” she explained. The acid is the lead ingredient in Youth to the People’s top-rated exfoliant and is included alongside a salicylic acid and a superfood trio of good-for-you skin greens like kale and licorice root....

Most experts indeed recommend keeping your phone and other devices far from where you dream, but listening to relaxing podcasts to help you sleep might be one exception to try if you’re struggling to fall asleep. Whether you’re looking for peaceful meditations, ambient noise, or mellow bedtime stories (yes, those exist for adults), here’s a running list of soothing podcasts created specifically to calm you down, bore you senseless, and lose you mid-episode as you drift off to sleep....

I read articles and did research beforehand, but there are still a handful of things that I wish I’d known before my Disney Cruise. If you’re on the fence about going on a Disney Cruise, hopefully these will help you hop over that fence right onto a Disney cruise ship. 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Disney Cruise 1 – A Disney cruise isn’t just for the kids....

Debra Roberts, LCSW, an interpersonal communication and relationship expert and author, says that an extreme of an unhealthy relationship is a toxic one. We often toss the word around casually, but what truly qualifies an interpersonal relationship or dynamic as “toxic”? Bottom line: It usually involves chronic disrespect and a lack of emotional safety for one or both parties. Is My Relationship Toxic? It boils down to this: How do you feel around your partner?...

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something via an affiliate link, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. What is a Gender Reveal? If you’re here looking for gender reveal party games, you probably already know what a gender reveal is – but if not, a gender reveal is when you do something fun and creative to reveal the gender of your baby to friends, family, and sometimes even to the mom and dad to be!...