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If you love to cook and have friends and family over for dinner, a table and chairs set is great, while a less formal bar-inspired high-top set might work better for drinks and snacks. And for cozier spaces, we love Parisian-inspired bistro sets. Outdoor furniture can be pricey, but tons of options are available for under $300 at Walmart. Below, we picked out nine stellar options for parties and yards of all sizes....

Though they may not seem like the go-to way to spend time with your family, there is an abundance of video games available that your entire squad will love, even if they’re non-gamers. You don’t need to be a Mario professional to enjoy them, and these entertaining games we’ve rounded up are sure to bring joy to your family’s faces during these troublesome times. Available on the Nintendo Switch Available on the Nintendo Switch Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch...

“If you’re only exercising for an hour or less at lower intensity, you wouldn’t need to fuel, especially if you had eaten a meal three to four hours prior—but you should still hydrate,” says nutritionist Leslie J. Bonci , MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN. Many people also find that working out with food in their stomach—even if it’s just a small snack—can lead to cramping or gastrointestinal (GI) distress. Those people will delight in learning that more and more research is showing the benefits of working out on an empty stomach, as it allows the body to burn fat (not the carbs you just ate) for fuel....

They can even handle even edgier style choices, such as just covering the wall space directly behind the sink. This utilitarian, near-industrial decision would pair well with the exposed pipe shower trend. With so much variety, though, comes a difficult situation: How can an average homeowner (or renter, thanks to peel-and-stick backsplashes) even hope to make a bathroom pop with the just-right arrangement of bathroom tiles? How does one decide if this bathroom décor idea should go just behind the bathroom sink or vanity, the traditional spot for a bathroom backsplash, or if it should extend all the way around the room?...

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The Dream Pairs block heel sandals have more than 9,000 five-star ratings and 1,700 positive reviews. The standout features include the 3-inch heel and the soft insole that’s infused with latex padding for extra comfort. According to shoppers, the combination works, especially for long wedding days. To buy: $31 with coupon (was $41); amazon.com. “I didn’t know what to expect from shoes at this price point,” said a shopper who typically wears designer heels that cost much more....

The Stelucca Amazing Shields are a series of panels that attach to the sides of your sofa to prevent your cat from clawing at it. These sheets come in a pack of six and are made out of a thick plastic material that safely and effectively deters cats from scratching by simply blocking the action. They’re large enough (17 by 12 inches) to cover big portions of furniture, but can be cut easily with scissors to fit smaller areas....

When it comes to comfort, the slipper booties totally deliver. Not only are the soles padded with a layer of high-density memory foam, but they also feature three layers of thickening foam for extreme comfort. To top it off, the slippers are constructed with a velvety chenille upper and a fuzzy, plush lining that offer a soft and snug feel with every step. And over 2,000 shoppers are raving about them....

To buy: $7; amazon.com. But as is the case with any truly great cleaning product, it has more innovative uses than meet the eye. And thanks to the thousands of shoppers who’ve already discovered it (and given it a perfect rating), we now know the putty can be used around the house for cleaning laptop keyboards, remote controls, and even dusty assembled Lego kits. As long as the surface of an item is water resistant, the cleaning gel is able to fully stick and get the job done....

This maple bacon Texas sheet cake recipe is the perfect addition to any backyard BBQ, block party, or really any occasion. Rich and fudgy chocolate sheet cake topped with a delicious maple bacon icing and crispy bacon makes this one of the best sheet cakes you’ll ever try! Did anyone else watch the CMT Music Awards earlier this month? It’s one of my favorite award shows every year and this year was especially fun because most of the winners were some of my country music favorites – Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Lauren Alaina....

If you think prepackaged, frozen meals are the only way to use your microwave to cook dinner, think again. Anyday makes cookware designed to quickly prepare fresh ingredients in the microwave without sacrificing flavor. And before you ask, yes, it’s safe to cook raw food in the microwave. In fact, because microwave cooking is so fast, it actually helps food maintain its nutrients better than traditional forms of cooking, as more nutrients tend to break down the longer food cooks....

Why Good Sleep Is So Important Sleep and mood are intricately linked, where a deficiency in one can cause dysfunction in the other. “Getting poor quality sleep or less sleep than what’s needed can cause severe mood changes ranging from irritability to anxiety, depression, and decreased resilience. And low mood from depression or anxious racing thoughts tend to significantly impair sleep quality and duration,” says Ben Spielberg, MS, neuroscientist and founder of TMS and Brain Health....

Styles in the surprise sale include popular carry-on suitcases that come with a battery pack, a tote bag that sold more than 1,000 units in its first month, and backpacks that once had a 9,000-person waitlist. Even the Away x Serena Williams collection is on sale right now. Away’s celeb-loved suitcases have become iconic at this point. A-listers like Elizabeth Banks, Karlie Kloss, Emily Ratajkowski, and Olivia Wilde are all fans of its luggage, according to the brand, alongside thousands of shoppers who love its simple yet classic designs....

You may already know that taking a warm bath or shower (scientifically referred to as water-based passive body heating) before bed can help you fall asleep and stay asleep. A sleep study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas, not only verifies that recommendation but digs into exactly how and when to bathe before hitting the sheets for optimal Zzzs. The Science Behind Passive Body Heating and Sleep Quality Researchers combed through more than 5,000 published studies on the effects of water-based passive body heating on sleep quality, length, efficiency, and onset latency (or, how quickly it takes you to fall asleep)—and found that the ideal pre-snooze bathing routine looks like this: “[Water-based passive body heating] of 40 to 42....