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This versatile belt bag has an adjustable strap that can be worn across your chest, around your waist, or as a shoulder bag. The lightweight design won’t give you back and shoulder aches, but it’s still big enough to easily fit all the necessities, like your wallet, phone, keys, hand sanitizer, and anything else you need. It’s made of durable, water-resistant nylon fabric that’s easy to clean and has a zipper closure to keep your belongings safely inside....

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....

St. Patrick’s Day Folklore According to folklore, you get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day for not wearing green because green makes you invisible to leprechauns, and leprechauns like to pinch people (because they can!). The digital media website IrishCentral also states that people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because of the holiday’s association with Ireland’s nickname, the “Emerald Isle,” and its flag’s colors, and since shamrocks are commonly associated with the holiday’s decor....

This mecca for clean, contemporary furnishings turns out high-design, reasonably priced goods, including leather beds, lacquer nightstands, and reclaimed wood dressers. Largely responsible for making the trendy mid-century style more mainstream, this online furniture retailer has deftly-crafted pieces that strike a beautiful balance—bold enough to anchor a room yet subtle enough to seamlessly blend in. City dwellers, behold the plethora of options for small spaces, like beds with built-in storage and nightstands with petite proportions....

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Personal stylists Samantha Brown and Melanie Lippman, who are known for their relatable fashion tips and tricks, were both adamant: Adding fall-inspired jewel tones to your look is a must. “Adding a burgundy blazer, green pants, or marigold shoes will give all your printed tops new life and completely revive your wardrobe,” Lippman says. “Autumn jewel-tone colors can act as a neutral for fall.” However, if you’re looking for a bolder, unique color to try this fall, Brown says that “Barbiecore pink” is a hue worth testing out....

Consider a few of these last-minute back-up plans. It comes from the island of Mauritius, just off the coast of Africa, and is much darker than your usual brown sugar variety. As a result, it’s much richer in flavor. You’ll likely notice its delicious caramel flavor and slightly smoky aftertaste, which is why it can be found in everything from ginger cookies to barbecue sauce. One more perk? It’s known for being moister than other sugars, so it won’t clump together when used in baking recipes....

Protein can be found in every cell of your body," says Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN and founder of Real Nutrition. “Eating protein helps to maintain these cells, helps muscle and tissue repair and growth, and aids digestion and hormone balance.” Eating protein can also help you feel full for longer and balance blood sugar levels, which means when you start your day with a high-protein breakfast you can say goodbye to that midmorning energy crash that has you reaching for a second (or third) cup of coffee....

If you’ve ever aspired to have a home that feels finished–one that’s carefully considered and intentionally decorated—then these little decor tips are for you. Here are five simple ways to make every room in your home feel more complete. If you don’t have a green thumb, start with a hard-to-kill houseplant. For extra oomph, consider investing in plants that sit at varying heights, like a pothos that suspends from the ceiling, a towering fiddle leaf fig, or a fern elevated on a plant stand....

To get the low down, we checked in with the Insurance Information Institute and several travel industry pros who’ve been there and done that. From where to book (on an aggregator site or directly through the rental car company?) to how to ask for an upgrade (hint: You always should!), here’s how to ensure you snag a good deal on a cheap rental car. Book Directly Check an aggregator site, like Kayak or Skyscanner, for a sense of rates, says Justin Zackham, who wrote the film The Bucket List and is traveling the globe with his wife and kids....

Scrubbing Grout Fun fact: Most grout can get cleaned effectively with hot water and a stiff-bristled brush. But really, the big draw here is that cleaning grout takes effort, and since you’re sort of oddly bent over the tub, your core is usually engaged. Hello, physical challenge! Use all that bottled-up rage to get your grout back to its original glory. Vacuuming The heavier your vacuum, the better. Pushing a large, loud machine around the carpet can be surprisingly cathartic....

“Feet take a beating,” says Christopher Neville, PT, PhD, president of the Foot and Ankle Special Interest Group (part of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy), and associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at SUNY Upstate Medical University. “Feet are amazingly resilient, though, with what we put them through every day.” In most cases, sore feet are just that: They’re tired from a long day and they are nothing to worry about....

Want in on the waves? Whether you have long or short wavy hair, we asked hairstylists for the best styles to pair with your glorious curls the next time you go to the salon. Related Video

This may come as a surprise to you: Pumpkin spice has no actual pumpkin flavor. Instead, the flavor we associate with pumpkin baked goods is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice used in pumpkin recipes. Individually, each of these spices is quite special on its own, but together, they create a warm and tingling combination that evokes cravings for chilly nights by the campfire and cozy flannel shirts....

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If you only plan on consuming a couple of servings, pour the excess broth into a separate container to use in other recipes. All that’s left is to cook the remaining fresh veggies, shred the chicken, and you’re on your way to enjoying a warming traditional chicken soup. Related Video

Anna potatoes, as they are sometimes called, are the perfect potato side dish for a dinner party. They look great, don’t take a lot of time to prepare (peeling and slicing aside), and are a guest favorite. The recipe comes together by layering thin slices of potato and smothering them with copious amounts of golden butter. Just like any other potato dish—what’s not to love? Related Video

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Admittedly, it’s not ideal—opening a picture of a Playstation or a cozy sweater isn’t going to be as exciting as opening the gift itself. But there are ways to build a little anticipation (and add a little fun to the proceedings). The top tip: Don’t make your IOU gift a bummer. No need to go into your shipping woes and how hard it was to track down the gift in the first place....

Since sugar and alcohol are both dehydrating, and syrupy, alcoholic drinks tend to lead to a mega hangover. So, my friend and I tried to create a less-sweet iteration of our favorite cocktail, the margarita. With its typical makeup of tequila, orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec or Cointreau), fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, it’s very likely that you’ll get a bit of a headache after just one or two....