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BANKING Save Up for Big Purchases Throwing down a card for something you think you need ASAP—like a new guestroom mattress before the in-laws visit—can seem like a good idea…until the bill comes. When you’re itching for a spendy item, Accrue holds you accountable. Choose your splurge from one of its partner brands (Casper, Smile Direct Club, fine jewelry companies, and more) and make a savings plan. Get cash rewards (like $120 off a mattress) as you hit your goals....

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My mom and grandma didn’t know I even had an interest in cooking until I was 17 years-old. I had a lot of inspiration from afar, always watching and learning what they were doing in the kitchen," he adds. “To this day, I remember the aromas of pollo guisado, and I love cooking this dish myself and enjoying it when I visit them.” Related Video

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Paint the Stair Railings Too often, transitional spaces such as staircases are overlooked as opportunities for bold design moves. But design pro Gina Gutierrez of Gina Rachelle Design didn’t miss a chance to make a statement. By painting the stair railings Pitch Cobalt, Gina draws your eye up the stairs, inviting you to explore the second floor. To balance the space, she painted an interior door the same hue but left the rest of the room fairly neutral so these splashes of color can shine....

To come up with these recommendations, we extensively researched faux fur blankets while considering factors like material, style, size, and care. For expert tips on how to shop for faux fur blankets, we consulted Alicia Cheung and Eva Bradley of interior design firm studioHEIMAT. “If you want a more ‘real’ look, going with a blanket with more pattern or variation will look better than, say, a solid color,” says Cheung....

To find out which ice makers are the best on the market, we tested 15 popular models in our Lab and evaluated them on performance, capacity, and portability. In addition to Pistolesi, we also sought the advice of Natasha Pietramala, Senior Licensing & Product Manager for Curtis International LTD, manufacturer for Electrolux, for expert advice on how to shop for an ice maker. Our top pick is the Luma Comfort Countertop Clear Ice Maker for its ability to produce 24 cubes of ice that were equal in size in 23 minutes, all while remaining practically silent....

While tackling shedding is a reality of pet ownership, there are tools you can use to make cleaning up after them less burdensome: think combs, rollers, or vacuums. Before you purchase a pet hair remover, the most important thing is to consider what items you’ll be using it on. You may need more than one remover to cover every nook and cranny. To find the best pet hair removers, we researched an assortment of options that tackle different areas with different methods....

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Our top pick is the Bloem Easy Pour Watering Can for its large capacity, weather-resistant plastic material, and convenient features that aren’t commonly found in other watering cans, including double handles, a two-in-one spout, and a fill hole that’s located on the side of the can. Read on to learn more about our top picks as well as how to choose the best watering can for your needs. Who it isn’t for: People who have a good amount of hanging plants....

To buy: $15 (was $30); amazon.com. “The fur on the slippers is super soft, and they have a good tread on them. They are comfortable and perfect for house shoes,” wrote a five-star reviewer. Another shopper who said the slippers are “perfect to keep your feet warm at home” added that the faux fur lining is “soft and plush” that “goes all the way into the shoe and on the sole....

You’ll be happy to have an affordable, TikTok-approved alternative to coffee and side tables when they’re simply not an option for your living space. You can instantly turn your sofa arm into a convenient table with Signature Home’s Clip-On Sofa Arm Tray. The portable table clips onto your sofa, couch, or sectional armrest, providing a stable place to keep all of your goodies within arm’s reach. It’s made with eco-friendly bamboo and features powerful rubber grips underneath its flat surface and legs to fit snugly around the arm of your sofa....

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....

Pink pineapples are shipped from coast to coast, thanks to online grocers and food distributors like Baldor Foods, Umamicart, Tropical Fruit Box, and more retailers, and specialty supermarkets, like Wegmans, also carry them. Once you get your hands on a pink pineapple, here’s what to do with it. What Is Pink Pineapple? “Pink pineapples are known for having a unique light pink color and a super juicy, sweet taste,” explains Andrea Xu, founder and CEO of Umamicart, an Asian grocer that sells pink pineapple (among many other products)....

Kwanzaa brings together traditions from all the major religions by focusing on meaningful gift-giving and communal feasts. The celebrations take place from December 26 to January 1 every year. Each of Kwanzaa’s seven days honors a different principle: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith). These principles are thought to have been crucial in the development of strong, productive African families across different countries....

And we’ve even managed to do a few road trips with our EV—though a long one last year was definitely a different experience than our old gas-powered road trips, with a longer wait time to refuel, and a little bit of a detour to find the fastest charger. That’s one of the biggest hurdles people have on their road to buying an electric vehicle. In fact, a recent survey by Consumer Reports found that 61 percent of people said that charging logistics—when and where they’d be able to charge their cars—would likely prevent them from buying an electric car....

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You know curb appeal when you see it. Yet sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes a particular house on the block so much more welcoming than the next. “You don’t need a big budget to create outstanding curb appeal,” says Deb Cohen, who runs the popular Instagram account @thefrontdoorproject. What you do need: color and contrast, balance, and good old-fashioned TLC. “Contrast dictates what our eye sees first, like a pot of yellow flowers against red brick,” explains Paula Monthofer, a real estate agent in Flagstaff, Arizona....

Luckily, Trader Joe’s is here to meet many (if not all) of your holiday entertaining needs, including the ones you don’t even know you have yet. And as per usual, all of the chain’s goodies are well-priced, even in the midst of various supply chain issues that have been impacting food prices around the globe. Wanna wow your holiday guests with a restaurant-quality appetizer that looks like it took hours to create but really just needs to be tossed in the oven?...

Short Hair Wet It and Forget It One reason women opt for short hair is to cut down on the time it takes to get ready each day. Use that low-maintenance length to your advantage by going for the wet look. Dampen hair and slick it down, back, and behind the ears. A touch of gel will lock things in place. Braided/Twisted Front We love easy braided hairstyles for work. Here’s a game-changing trick, especially if your bangs aren’t quite cooperating: French braid or two-strand twist your hair from one temple to the other, then secure the end with a hairpin or small elastic near the ear on the other side....