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But it’s hard to force everyone into a new sleep routine at the drop of a hat, so it’s important to re-establish a healthy and consistent sleep routine gradually—before the fall mayhem is in full swing. The earlier you start, the easier it is to move toward the right bedtime for your necessary wakeup time (and avoid feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck when your alarm goes off)....

“Bows add that extra special detail to presents and holiday home décor," says Jenna Snyder, crafter extraordinaire and senior scenics and props design manager at RWS Entertainment Group. “It’s a little touch that has a big impact. I personally have a box of bows that I’ve collected from friends and family over the years. They can be a sentimental keepsake, similar to cards.” Learning how to make a bow is a skill that translates elsewhere....

You can serve them as-is, skewer them for easier eating, or arrange them around a larger charcuterie board at your next gathering. Whatever you do with the final result, this chocolate-covered strawberries recipe won’t disappoint. Related Video

Paint the container with silver spray paint, then let dry completely. Remove the hanger from the top of the solar panel. Using needle nose pliers, bend the ends of the wire so they are facing one another. Then thread the ends through the two large holes in the container. Turn on and assemble the lantern by inserting the wire frame into the holes in the cap. Pull the lantern up, resting the wire loops on top of the ridges in the wire frame....

You have already created the “reality” in which you exist via the thoughts, habits, and actions you’ve repeated over and over throughout your life. You will experience whatever you believe. And you will believe whatever you repeatedly tell yourself is true. This is why ditching those types of mantras and consciously creating (and endlessly repeating) ones that are aligned with what you’d like to experience and who you’d like to become is a powerful way to change your life....

Fortunately, some direct-to-consumer paint brands, such as Clare, are attempting to simplify the painting process by eliminating the trek to the paint store and curating the color options. Taking it one step further, Clare’s founder Nicole Gibbons recently expanded her product line to include trim paint colors—so you can now paint your entire home without a single trip to the paint store. So how do you take the guesswork out of picking trim paint colors, especially when you’re navigating the process online or even on your phone?...

For guidance, we asked four industry experts who know mortgages, the housing sector, and smart money planning to walk through the important steps you can take now to become a homeowner. How the economic climate impacts homeownership The current housing market is daunting and for potential homebuyers in their twenties, many of whom are saddled by student debt, things can be even more discouraging. According to a recent study by Rocket Mortgage, of the 86....

You’re probably already familiar with garlic’s pungent taste (and smell), but here are a few more facts to know when it comes to cooking with fresh garlic. Choosing a Fresh Garlic Bulb Garlic is available year-round, and common types can be purchased loose as a single bulb or “head” as it’s sometimes called. To select the freshest, most flavorful garlic, look for a dry, solid bulb that is plump, compact, and heavy....

From timeless to trendy, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite countertops and matched them up with the homeowner or remodeler they’d fit best. Whether you’re in search of a Fixer Upper-style kitchen or a sleek, modern cook space, there’s a countertop here that will make you want to remodel. Trilium Countertops Best for: Trendy Modern-Industrialists A high-tech hybrid of quartz, porcelain, and glass, Dekton is a newcomer to the countertop industry, first introduced in 2013....

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Ideally, you should answer “yes” to all of these questions, but if not, we’re here to help. This list of must-haves clarifies exactly what you should have in case of minor illness and injuries. For severe symptoms, bypass the medicine cabinet and go directly to your doctor when possible. Apart from your prescriptions, what you want are the tools to treat less severe cuts and burns, headaches, fevers, coughs, itching, allergies, or a runny nose....

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The Umbra Gallery Frame Set already has more than 2,200 five-star ratings and hundreds of positive reviews. It comes with a total of five frames (two 4-by-6-inch frames and three 5-by-7-inch frames) that all hang from a modern beam. The best thing about it is you only need to use two screws on the beam to attach the whole set to your wall, rather than having to work through the hassle of hanging multiple frames....

I received a sample of the Dermora Foot Peel Mask last year to test out and, I have to admit, my expectations were low. My attitude didn’t change after I finished the mask and saw no change in the skin on my feet—but then a butterfly-like metamorphosis happened just a few days later. It was gross, and I’ll spare you all the grizzly details, but after my feet finished shedding the cocoon of my old layer of skin, a new, ridiculously baby-soft pair of feet emerged that I couldn’t even recognize....

The Adidas Cloudfoam 2.0 Pure Running Shoes are known for their cushioning, and they’re on sale for as little as $49 in select sizes and colors. According to the brand, the support comes down to the inner sole that promises to make wearers feel as though they are “walking on air.” Plus, the shoes are said to offer a breathable, foot-hugging knit upper that seemed like it would only enhance the lightweight feel of the shoes....

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Mural Effect The room looks like it’s been meticulously wallpapered, but Tamara painted the design herself. She created a brushstroke pattern on a piece of paper as a test, then copied the motif on the walls. All Aboard Tamara added the hall tree because she wanted an accessible place for her kids to hang their jackets. She sketched out the design, got wood panels cut to size at the Home Depot, and nailed them up....

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