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To buy: $28 with coupon (was $56); amazon.com. Shoppers say it’s lightweight, yet has a good amount of heft to it that actually lulls them to sleep. It maintains its perfect heft thanks to its box stitch design. The small squares separate the fill to evenly distribute it and prevent massive lumps from forming in the corners. One reviewer said it’s so comfortable, they have been “wrapped up inside of this thing every night” since they got it....

Some pieces are a no-brainer, like a down-filled parka and a thick cashmere scarf, although I’ve also found some under-the-radar cozy pieces that have changed my winter wardrobe for the better. Take the Birkenstock Boston Shearling Clogs, for example, which are winterized take on the brand’s classic slip-on shoes, or a Uniqlo Heattech turtleneck, which looks like your typical pullover sweater, but is actually designed with heat-trapping technology. Keep reading for this shopping writer’s favorite cold weather apparel and accessories....

Lucky for you, we’re on the extreme end of fandom. And while we could rave about the new plant-based products or black garlic seasoning over some three-buck Chuck for hours, we’re here today to digest the latest podcast episode: “11 (or more!) Trader Joe’s Fail-Safe Freezer Finds for Dinner (and More!).” In the 34th episode, Tara Miller, the marketing director for Trader Joe’s, and Matt Sloan, the vice president of product marketing, dissect one of the most sacred spaces inside the store: the frozen food aisle....

These pants actually fulfill the promise from the advertising copy: They look like trousers, but feel like sweatpants. While they are chic enough for the office or a dinner out, the style is also cozy enough to sleep in (I should know—I’ve napped in them many times). The secret is the high-quality elastic waist, which doesn’t stretch out after dozens of wears, and a super-soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric blend of cotton, modal, and elastane....

When it first debuted, Gap Home largely focused on bedding, bath, and kitchen items. All three categories are still part of the line (and highly rated to boot), but Walmart is now carrying a range of Gap Home furniture and rugs. Plus, new bedding has arrived just in time for winter’s cooler temperatures. Although you can definitely browse through the full all-American collection online, we did the hard work for you and culled everything that’s available in order to share the 10 best pieces....

Not only does the lightweight set not take up too much prime real estate space on your countertop, but each piece is super functional too. The durable plastic utensils are heat-resistant up to 329 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can use them to whip up your favorite dishes without worrying about them melting. Plus, they are also machine-washable for easy cleanup. To buy: $28; amazon.com. Another shopper called them a “must-have,” while another wrote, “This is a great deal if you want to minimize space usage in your kitchen....

Remember, if you don’t like the taste of olives, you can reap many of their benefits through olive oil—just be sure to use it at low to medium heat. There are also companies like Olyxir, which makes teas and chocolates from olive leaves, meaning you get all the antioxidants and vitamins with none of the olive taste. If you do like olives, in addition to popping them straight, try making a tapenade, serving them over fish or chicken, or in a salad with radicchio....

You may already know your sleep personality (I’ll take a crisp percale over a silky sateen any day!), but if you’re not sure, the questions below can help guide you. From there, check out our bed sheet recommendations below, arranged by personality type. Do you often wake up hot or sweating in the middle of the night?Close your eyes and think of adjectives that describe your favorite bedding. What words come to mind?...

We’re talking about the Honey-Can-Do Storage Shelves, which have five levels that can each support a whopping 200 pounds. Made of heavy-duty steel material, the storage racks are customizable and can be placed wherever you want them to sit on the frame—so something like your tall stand mixer can fit wherever you want it to. And since they’re NSF-approved, according to the brand, (meaning they’re certified for commercial kitchen use by the National Sanitation Foundation), you know they’re safe, or as one shopper puts it, the “best quality on the market....

How does laser hair removal work? To get to the bottom of this hairy situation, we got the lowdown from Sheel Desai Solomon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. She explains that unlike waxing, which uproots hairs from deep in the follicle, this hair removal process targets the dark pigment in your hair follicles, stunting the potential growth of future hair. While it’s now more readily available to consumers than ever, there are a few questions to ask before going ahead....

The Hand Cream from Nécessaire is hydrating, fast-absorbing, and fragrance-free. It’s formulated with peptides, which stimulate the skin’s production of collagen, a protein that can firm and brighten skin. You’ll also find moisturizing and healing ingredients like niacinamide and vitamins C and E in the formula. The cream has a seal of acceptance from the National Eczema Association, which means it’s been found to provide benefits to people with eczema and sensitive skin....

To buy: $18 (was $47); amazon.com. All you need to do to get the water fountain running is plug it into a wall socket and fill it up with clean water. To make sure the water your dog is drinking remains fresh, the fountain has an automatic pump circulator that provides a continuous stream of water. It even has an active carbon filter that collects impurities and debris like hair, and its large surface area means multiple dogs can share this fountain without overcrowding....

Shopping for Lobster While buying pre-cooked lobster meat at the grocery store offers convenience, you’ll achieve the best flavor in your own lobster roll by buying hard-shell, live lobsters. Choose lobsters that are two and a half to three pounds each, which will yield three to four rolls, according to Brian Dandro, the executive chef of the Royal Sonesta Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “Once you get beyond that size, you lose the sweetness of the lobsters....

Are Mascarpone Cheese and Cream Cheese the Same Thing? While both mascarpone cheese and cream cheese start with the same base—heavy cream and an acid—there are a few key differences. Mascarpone cheese originated in northern Italy during the late 16th century while cream cheese is a 19th-century dairy staple from the United States. Cream cheese has a much lower fat content than mascarpone. While the USDA requires that cream cheese contains at least 33 percent milk fat, mascarpone cheese generally contains 60 to 75 percent....

Made by the retailer’s in-house brand Universal Thread, the Collared Pullover Sweater comes in two pretty striped options: coral and multicolor. I opted for the latter myself, but you can’t go wrong with either choice as both have the kind of light, mood-boosting look that’s perfect for spring’s newly sunny days. To buy: $30; target.com. The vibrant knit pullover features a collared top, dropped shoulders, and ribbed edges, as well as a cropped length that’s ideal for pairing with high-waisted bottoms....

“Invisibobbles are the perfect workout hair accessory—because they’re made of plastic, they can hold hair without absorbing sweat and their spiral design makes it so they won’t cause headaches, hair breakage, or leave you with any weird ponytail holder mark,” notes Laurel Berg, stylist and owner of Laurel Beauty Lab in San Francisco. “There are wet texture sprays and dry texture sprays,” adds celebrity stylist Chaz Dean. “Typically, a dry texture spray, similar to a dry shampoo, disperses powder throughout the hair to soak up oil and add a boost of volume....

To find out the top new hair color trends for 2019 and help you make the most of any tweaks or major transformations, we turned to celebrity colorist Rachel Bodt of Red Door Salon and Spa in New York. Ahead, she shares the most in-demand hair color trends of the year. How to get it: Your stylist can accomplish this look by softening the root and then applying the blonde color as hair painting or foils, and Bodt advises not leaving a lot of space between the color....

The freezer section pick has been around for several years, but it’s currently enjoying a boost in popularity thanks to TikTok, because people on the social media platform are using the bite-sized morsels to whip up a ridiculously easy meal that’s been aptly dubbed, chicken wonton soup. Though it’s not exactly clear when this savory soup recipe first found its way to social media, TikTokers have been sharing different versions of it over the past several months....

Perhaps even more important than how you use your technology is when you use it. (Your boss isn’t going to want to see an Instagram post time-stamped from that afternoon meeting you were in.) And above all, remember to power off your gadgets and pay attention to the real people in your life—the ones who are right in front of you. To avoid giving offense when you’re online, we consulted Real Simple manners columnist Catherine Newman for social media guidelines to follow the next time you unlock your phone....