The Zella High Waist Studio Lite Pocket 7/8 Leggings are made from 79 percent polyester and 21 percent spandex for plenty of stretch, and they’re lightweight and moisture-wicking, according to the brand. The pair has two side pockets, which means you’ll have a handy spot to store your phone and keys on-the-go. The workout pants are exclusively sold at Nordstrom, and right now you can scoop up a pair for 40 percent off....
Made by Ameriwood, the best-selling console is a gorgeous piece of furniture, designed to look rustic and weathered thanks to its wood-like medium brown finish (it’s also available in natural, ivory pine, and black oak, but the other colors aren’t currently on sale). It’s on the larger size, able to fit TVs up to 50” wide, and it features an open top shelf plus two spacious side cabinets that have additional shelving of their own to store games, DVDs, and much more....
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Reader question: Should I let my thinning hair air-dry to prevent more breakage? —Sandra Maxwell After years of being trained that heat = bad, it’s a universally held belief that blow-drying our hair is worse than air-drying. But here’s the kicker: Studies have shown otherwise. Take a study at Yonsei University in Korea, which compared air-drying with heat-drying. Researchers found that the hair’s cell membrane (the material that “glues” hair cells together) was only damaged in the naturally dried group, as a result of staying in contact with water for longer....
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But with so many options, it can be difficult to figure out which service is the right fit for your needs. There’s a variety of factors to consider: Is budget the top priority? Or a solution that will provide multiple dietary options? To help you decide, we’ve rounded up the best meal delivery services by category. Best Meal Delivery Services Best Overall: Sunbasket Best on a Budget: Dinnerly Best Variety: Hungryroot Best Vegan: Mosaic Foods Best Gluten-Free: ModifyHealth Best Meal Kits: Blue Apron Best Prepared Meals: CookUnity Best for Kids: Nurture Life Best for Families: HelloFresh Best for Seniors: Magic Kitchen...
