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How to Choose Plant Shelving A basic bookshelf might do just fine for your plant storage needs, but there are some things to consider before you invest in a plant shelf. Know your dimensions Think about the size of your plants now, and how they’ll grow when you’re choosing shelving. Adjustable shelves will allow you to change heights as your plants mature, and totally open shelving gives your plants access to more light and air—and is more forgiving for larger, trailing plants....

To help, we’ve gathered pro tips for booking the best airline prices during the holidays. Book Holiday Travel by the End of October for the Best Prices The best time to book tickets is ASAP if you want to save money on holiday travel. But vacation times and holidays can be hard to plan, so aim to book flights by October 31 for travel during Thanksgiving and Christmas. “After Halloween, prices will increase considerably as Thanksgiving gets closer,” says Phil Dengler, travel expert and co-owner of travel resource site The Vacationer....

News flash: Whether you make it from a box or completely from scratch, the key to an indulgent, flavorful batch of macaroni and cheese is nutmeg. Just a ⅛-teaspoon of whole nutmeg grated on a Microplane transforms the ultimate comfort food dish into an even better version of itself. Even if you’re not going the whole nine yards by making your own decadent macaroni and cheese, you’ll be amazed at how freshly grated nutmeg can transform a basic box of shells and a powdered white cheddar cheese packet....

Think about it: When you lie down, do you find that your head is falling flat or is too elevated? The position of your head is extremely important to promote healthy spinal alignment, which simply means your neck and spine are ultimately in a straight, neutral line. Otherwise, you’re at risk for strains and aches come morning. Shoppers swear the Tempur-Pedic Symphony Pillow helps with pain. One person even called the pillow a “life saver” and said that they now “sleep through [the] night most nights, and wake up with no back/neck pain,” adding that it’s “worth every penny....

Another tile pattern that’s been around for more than a century: penny tiles. First made of unglazed white porcelain in the early 1900s, these small circular tiles have been a popular choice for bathroom floors for decades. To maintain a timeless style, opt for penny tiles in neutral colors and classic materials. If you’re not afraid to pick up a paintbrush, go ahead and brush on a trendy hue. Fortunately, paint is the easiest and most affordable way to change your bathroom’s design....

Learn more about several types of cocktail glasses and wine glasses (either visually or by reading our short descriptions). With this bartender-friendly guide and our tips, you’ll have a well-stocked bar cart and impressive glassware collection in no time. Related Video

What is the jellyfish haircut? “The jellyfish haircut features a short, head-hugging layered shape through the top of the head, and long, disconnected lengths around the perimeter,” says Adam Federico, hairstylist and R+Co’s vice president of technical education. It emulates, well, a jellyfish—the top part of the hair is the body and the lengths are the tentacles, adds Joey Figueiredo, a stylist and owner of Sola Salons. It’s important to note that there are a few different iterations the cut can take (more on that point in a moment)....

What Is a HEPA Filter? HEPA, which stands for high-efficiency particulate air, is a type of air filter that basically looks like folded paper. If you have a quality portable air purifier in your home, it likely has a HEPA filter, which is a filter consisting of an interwoven matrix of fibers for air to pass through. Because the fibers are densely packed, they create a very small pathway for air to travel through....

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But my kids begged, so there I was on countless nights, dragging my weary self out of my warm bed after I remembered I had forgotten to move Candy Sandy and Jelly (yep, I have two elves) to a new spot. Now that my elves have been permanently shelved, I can share the Elf on the Shelf guide I wish someone had written for me—one with just enough magic and very little effort involved....

Best Health and Beauty Stocking Stuffers Gift them with something that’ll help them look and feel better this holiday season, with some affordable (and wonderful) stocking stuffer gifts for beauty fans. Burt’s Bees Orange Blossom & Pistachio Hand Cream Help them fight off winter dry skin with this all-natural rich shea butter hand cream, scented with orange blossom and pistachio. Grow a Beard Beard Care Kit Help him keep his beard on point with this sweet set of beard grooming tools, which comes in two different wood styles—bamboo or black—and perfectly packaged for taking on the go....

Though the Sunday scaries can hit people in different ways and at different times (some people even start to feel the angst on Saturday), the experience itself is incredibly common, and completely normal and valid. Here’s what to know about the end-of-the-weekend blues, including ways to cope when your weekly dose of dread sets in, and maybe even enjoy your weekend. What are the Sunday scaries? Generally speaking, the Sunday scaries are usually negative thoughts or emotional distress about the upcoming week, says Peggy Loo, PhD, a licensed psychologist and the director of the Manhattan Therapy Collective....

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We ask celebrity manicurists to walk us through a handful of easy Christmas nails that anyone can recreate at home. So put on some holiday jammies, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and get ready for cute nail overload. From there, you can create your French manicure using sparkly silver nail polish. You can use manicure tape, hand paint the tip, or use a French manicure stamping tool, like Dornail’s Clear Silicone French Tip Nail Stamper....

Whether you already have a large flower garden or are looking to start one this spring, here are 7 of the best flowers for butterflies. Before making your picks, be sure to check out which hardiness zone each plant thrives best in. Not sure what zone you’re in? Look up your USDA Hardiness Zone here. Butterfly bush grows best in fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. To keep the vibrant flowers (and beautiful butterflies!...

To buy: $23 (was $45); aerie.com. Ridiculously soft and seriously comfortable, this bralette has become my go-to on the days (and nights) when I want that unique in-between feel. It’s made from a mix of nylon and spandex that’s designed to adjust specifically to your body while you wear it; even if your size fluctuates a bit, the bra will change with you, thanks to its floating, lightly padded cups meant to mold to your shape....

But at the very top of my list are socks made by Bombas. These socks aren’t just pieces of material cut and sewn to fit and cover a body part, they’re thoughtfully engineered to take care of your feet. The brand calls its pairs the “most comfortable socks in the history of feet,” and I wholeheartedly agree. These socks feel like cushioned clouds beneath my feet that regulate temperature and keep me comfortable and supported....

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