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What You’ll Need If you’ve been scrolling through your TikTok feed lately, you may have come across the viral “Cilantro Hack” that helps you quickly and easily pick the leaves off of the stems using a cheese grater. Recently, TikTok user @jeenie.weenie posted her mind-blowing results of this viral food hack trend and you’ll definitely want to try it too. Spoiler alert: it actually works. And even better news, you can use this method with just about any other leafy herbs like dill, mint, and parsley too....

What puts this L’Oréal cream truly at the top of its class is its collagen formula that diminishes fine lines and revitalizes the skin after just a few uses, according to multiple reviewers. The hero ingredient is designed to give you a more youthful and plump appearance that makes the skin bounce back. It’s no wonder people call it a “miracle in a jar.” In fact, shoppers have shared that they started to see positive results in a matter of just days....

This clever storage container is the one kitchen essential you didn’t know you needed. The plastic container has a perforated basket inside that promotes airflow and prevents mold. Since the basket is slightly elevated from the bottom of the container, your fruit won’t smoosh to the bottom and harbor moisture like it does with the clamshell ones from the store. And because Oxo is known for its nifty dual-purpose designs, this basket also doubles as a colander for easy washing and minimal cleanup....

Caring for your skin is necessary for both your overall health and diminishing signs of aging, but with so many new products and wild beauty trends popping up everywhere, finding a simple skincare routine, let alone sticking to it, seems near impossible. Even if you’re committed to keeping your skincare routine simple, there are still a few rules to follow. We spoke to a few experts to figure out exactly what you need to do—at the very least—to take care of your skin....

Taking picture-perfect food photos is actually surprisingly simple. We tapped professional food photographer Andrew Scrivani—check out his insanely gorgeous Instagram here—for his go-to guidelines for photographing food. When setting up for a photograph, what are the key things for the average home cook/photo enthusiast to consider? First, make sure you have the necessary light available to make the image you want to make. Many kitchens are dark or lit with the wrong color temperature for food, so you need to consider that....

Nanaso Paper Soap Sheets are biodegradable sheets made with plant extracts that lather up for safe and effective hand-washing. If you’ve ever needed a quick cleaning session during activities like hiking, camping, and of course, traveling on a road trip or by plane, these are great to consider. The best part is that they’re so easy to use. Simply open the soap holder, grab a single paper sheet, place it in your hand, and run it under warm water....

It doesn’t hurt that they’re more sustainable and better for the environment than their plastic counterparts, too. And right now, they’re nearly 20 percent off. To buy: $30 (was $37); amazon.com. The set of glass containers has more than 23,000 five-star ratings, many of them from shoppers who appreciate that they’re truly airtight thanks to internal rubber gaskets and hinged-locks on the lids that prevent spilling. They’re made of borosilicate glass (a type of glass that reacts really well to a quick change in temperature), can be transferred seamlessly from the freezer to the microwave without cracking, and are dishwasher safe....

Behind the scenes, we’re a unique group of people with completely different styles, but our interests intersect with makeup and skincare, fashion, home, cooking, and travel. We also live in places that are as varied as the things we love: Some of us live in big cities, others are more quietly tucked away in the suburbs, and we experience every climate thanks to the fact that our residences span throughout different regions of the United States....

The retailer’s latest curated virtual storefront has almost 100 pieces tucked inside, ranging from sweaters and jeans to bags and shoes. It makes it easy to create your own capsule wardrobe that includes both clothes and accessories—and there are lots of under-$50 finds. One five-star reviewer who purchased the Levi’s Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans wrote: “These jeans are perfect,” adding that they already own 20 pairs of pants from the brand....

All of the authors featured here are women you want to have in your corner, cheering you on as you prioritize saving, investing, and retiring. They’ve already jumped through the hurdles of success to make their own money, and now they’re here to show you: You deserve that success, too. Her book coaches readers to look at the emotions behind spending and develop a budget that comes from a place of personal values instead of deprivation....

The smart light bulb has built-in Bluetooth capabilities, so all you have to do is screw it into your light fixture, turn it on, and pair it with the Philips Hue Bluetooth app on your smartphone—no need to fuss around with your WiFi router. I was a bit worried that my lamp (which I scored from a thrift store for just $3) would be too old to properly work with the smart bulb, but it connected in a cinch....

To buy: $19; amazon.com. “I have spent [hundreds] of dollars on the best designer wear sports bra[s] in the last 15 years. What a waste,” wrote one five-star reviewer who said the $19 Running Girl sports bra is their “favorita bra hands down.” Another shopper offered a similar sentiment when they said, “I have tried 50+ bras, and none of them give this kind of support.” The sports bra also has removable cups that you can use or not, depending on what makes you feel the most supported and comfortable....

What’s in Pumpkin Pie Spice? No actual pumpkin, funnily enough. Pumpkin pie spice is a combination of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Like most spices, pumpkin pie spice is usually gluten-free (though always check the product’s label to make sure if gluten is a concern for you). How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: 6 tablespoons Ingredients 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon4 teaspoons ground ginger3 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice...

There’s a scientific term for what you’re experiencing, and it’s not gluttony. It’s called hedonic hunger, and it’s why you eat so much, even after you’re stuffed. Hedonic hunger is the desire to eat for pleasure, as opposed to consuming the calories your body needs for energy. Why are we so drawn to foods our systems don’t need? Because fatty, buttery, creamy, sweet-and-savory deliciousness has a powerful effect on the brain’s reward system, so our heads nod yes even when our stomachs say no....

Made with 80 percent chinlon (a smoother type of nylon) and 20 percent spandex, the Cupshe Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit is water and relaxation ready. To make a summertime statement, the front of the suit has a ruffled, plunging V-neckline. But the fun features aren’t limited to the front of the suit—the straps are ruffled all the way to the back, which has a keyhole cutout for added detail and a lace-up tie closure that allows you to perfect your fit....

So, unsurprisingly, Halloween costume searches are trending on Google right now—and the search engine just released data for this year’s most popular queries. While the overall most searched costumes (including witch, pirate, and cowboy) are a bit more timeless, the search trends from the past week better reflect the media and pop culture moments that have captivated audiences in 2022. While Encanto technically released toward the end of 2021, its soundtrack especially has stuck around throughout the past year, and costumes from the movie have been a breakout search worldwide....

So imagine our surprise when we discovered there is a latest, and possibly greatest, item from Trader Joe’s that’s still slipping by under the radar. Combining two New York delicacies, everything bagels and smoked salmon, Trader Joe’s has just come out with the Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Smoked Salmon. While the famous bagel seasoning blend has been making it possible to get a bagel breakfast without all of the dense carbs for some time now, Trader Joe’s newest creation opens up the Everything Bagel-flavored meal options even more....

The burnout was inevitable. Cooking, as rewarding and enjoyable as it may be, can get tiresome, repetitive, routine when forced upon us (and when everyone is trying to convince you that dried beans, frozen broccoli, and canned tuna are—no, I swear—super delicious). Whether or not you’ve been ordering takeout on occasion, it’s simply more challenging to maintain diversity of flavor and fresh, exotic new food groups in our meals when under quarantine....