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Unlike many of the other suggested ways to show yourself some love, taking a bath is inexpensive and relatively accessible (depending on tub availability, of course). Better yet, baths are customizable and just for you—meaning you don’t have to take into account what someone else wants. You’re free to create the bath of your dreams and indulge in self-care. And there are ways to elevate this experience to make it the most optimal for your body and mood....

Best Beauty Products December 2022

I just got back from a trip to check out all of the food at this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival (plus the brand new Space 220 restaurant!!!!), and I’m so excited to share all of my favorites with you! I’ve also included my reviews and photos from previous years for dishes that were on previous menus! There’s actually a lot on the menu that I’ve tried before so there ou go!...

Enter investment apps: Relatively new to the investing scene, smart apps (and digital programs and services) help make every step of investing easier, whether it’s setting up an account, getting started with a small amount of money, or handling the tax implications of buying and selling. Whether you’re wondering when to start investing or you already have money in the market, the best investment apps and related services can lend a digital hand....

“In a disaster or an emergency you want those calories,” says Barry Swanson, professor emeritus of food science at Washington State University. “You want some nutrients and some fiber—something to keep your diet normal.” “In an emergency, generally you tend to think of meeting more basic needs than preferences and flavors,” says Elizabeth Andress, professor emerita and extension food safety specialist at the University of Georgia. “But if you plan right, you can have a great variety of foods and nutrients....

At age 59, what serums and/or skin products do I need most? — @hmboettcher It’s always a good idea to switch up your skincare routine when you cross over into another decade (more on this here), but this is especially true for your 50s and beyond. Even if you’ve been a skincare angel all your life, the fifth decade of your life inevitably brings about the more conspicuous markers of aging—deep wrinkles, sun spots, crepey texture, and loss of volume—all of which require a more rigorous battle plan to tackle....

Reader question: Is The Ordinary worth the hype? And which ingredients should I be getting—there are so many! —Diana Verona At first glance, The Ordinary seems very, well, ordinary. The color palette is monochrome, there are no flashy marketing claims splashed across the bottles, and the packaging looks more like a scientist’s arsenal than something you’d find on a vanity. Oh, and here’s the kicker—nothing costs more than $30. So why is the brand generating so much buzz amongst TikTok-ers, beauty editors, and dermatologists alike?...

Eric Bjorling, brand director for Trek Bicycle says that 85 percent of people view biking as a safer form of transportation than a bus or other forms of public transit. The sudden surge in interest in biking has contributed to a bicycle shortage in the U.S., The New York Times has previously reported, and retailers of bikes and bike gear are seeing huge growth in sales. “We’re doing probably two to three times the volume [of sales] we usually do this time of year,” says Gloria Hwang, CEO and founder of Thousand, a helmet and bike gear company....

Perhaps the most disappointing consequence of living in a rental is not being able to paint your space with the interior paint colors of your dreams. Whether you select a pristine white, a palette of trusty neutral paint colors, or a soothing blue, the color of your walls can significantly influence the overall feel of a room. But just because you can’t paint your rental doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your style....

Reader question: After a while, some products I have used will start breaking me out around my chin. They were noticeably helping at first and then it just stopped. Is it possible that my skin got immune to it? — Lisa Jean Conrad It’s an all-too-familiar situation: You crack into a brand-new serum and it’s love at first application. Infatuated, you use the bottle religiously for several months…only to discover that your skin looks less glowy and not-so-extraordinary as the calendar pages flip....

For starters, it’s important to understand that hard-cooked eggs (like deviled eggs) don’t have the same shelf life as fresh eggs, which can last in the refrigerator for three to five weeks. When eggs are hard-cooked, the protective coating is washed away. This means that the pores in the shell are bare, making it easier for bacteria to enter and contaminate the egg. Since hard-cooked eggs are more vulnerable to bacteria, their shelf life is much shorter than that of fresh eggs....