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“A sustainable self-care practice is about creating moments within each day, week, month, season, and year to practice the kind of meaningful self-care that makes you feel healthy and joyful in mind, body, and soul,” says Shel Pink, author of Slow Beauty, a book on mindful self-care. “When practiced over time, these small rituals add up to a healthier and more joyful life.” If you’re not quite sure where to begin when it comes to taking care of yourself, these simple self-care suggestions will help you set off on the right path forward, one day at a time....

According to Clarke and Leahy, the secret to a well-designed gathering lies in upcycling items you already own. “Sustainable décor doesn’t have to look crafty or DIY—anything goes. The goal is to give everyday items a second life. Consider what’s in the recycling bin, and what boxes you have lying around that remind you of something else.” Adopt these sustainable tips to instantly elevate your next holiday dinner or gift exchange....

To get the look, gather your hair at the base, then wrap your hair tie around the base per usual. Once you have only a little more room in the hair tie, part out a small section from the top of the ponytail and wrap the last bit of hair tie around it. Fan it out at the base and you’re done. For even more volume, use a texturizing spray through the ends and backcomb....

Why Use a Cucumber Trellis? Even in large gardens where cucumbers have room to spread out along the ground, growing cucumbers on a trellis provides many benefits. Trellis-grown vines produce higher yields than those on the ground, and by growing upward instead of outward, you can produce significantly more fruit per square foot. By lifting the fruits off the ground, the incidence of soil-borne fruit and foliar diseases decreases. Fruits growing on a cucumber trellis also tend to be longer and straighter than those on the ground, and they are easier to harvest....

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Warm Up Dark wood has built-in coziness. The walnut cabinets and paneling are complemented by other deep hues and sophisticated textures, like the mauve leather armchairs. Find the Bright Side To keep the dark wood and leather from taking over, a light rug is key. “Blue works with most color schemes. It’s like denim, which can be worn with practically anything,” Malka says. Bonus: The rug’s gridded pattern echoes the coffered ceiling....

Heads or Tails White Elephant Gift Exchange Game Gift exchanges are a holiday party staple. If you go to more than one Christmas party this year and don’t do a gift exchange, I’d be shocked. Seriously shocked. I actually love gift exchanges mostly because I think it’s really fun to see what everyone ends up bringing. If it’s a white elephant gift exchange, I typically pick something from this list of hilarious white elephant gift ideas....

A good bra is one of the few products in life that I remain vehemently and unwaveringly loyal to. As a shopping writer, I am lucky to have the opportunity to receive and test samples frequently, and whenever a bra comes my way, you better believe I am wearing it within minutes. This was exactly the case with Lively’s new unlined dot mesh bra, and I’m happy to report it was a wildly comfortable experience....

Ahead, we’ve rounded up on-trend hotels across the country that radiate glamour and sophistication—from southern charm in Savannah to Scandinavian-inspired design in Minnesota. But don’t worry; these beauties only look like a million bucks. Said restaurants, Fleeting off the lobby and Bar Julian with its expansive rooftop views of Savannah, are both helmed by chef Rob Newton, who is an absolute wizard when it comes to melding local ingredients—from traditional Southern grains to a dozen different kinds of Georgia citrus—in truly unexpected ways....

What to Consider When Gardening in Small Spaces There are a few key considerations when gardening in small spaces. Start by defining your goals. What do you want the space to do for you? From there, you can organize space and select plant materials that will meet your needs. As you design your small space garden, think beyond the ground plane. Make use of all available surfaces to add color and interest....

Obviously, that’s not enough, so we set out to test whether or not you can use your Instant Pot as a smoker. Why? Because smoking is delicious and traditional methods take forever. We also read online that a pressure cooker can double as a smoker—just fill the cooking insert with wood chips, then drop in a steamer basket and a hearty cut of meat (we opted for brisket) and let the device do the work in a fraction of the time it would take in your backyard....