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That’s why it’s important to weigh the financial practicalities to ensure that moving is the right step for you and and anyone else you may be moving with. Whether you have your sights set on renovating, downsizing, or relocating, finance experts say you’ve got to ask yourself these six questions to get a handle on how a move will affect your budget. Do you want a turnkey house or a fixer-upper?...

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A specialty from the region of my ancestry, Fuzhou, at any other time, they’d be—at worst—innocuous. But on this, the ultimate of feast days, the Reunion Dinner that takes place on the eve of the Lunar New Year: On this night, the Golden Eggs are thieves of joy. These eggs remind me of how my family has celebrated the holiday in China and beyond, including all the dishes and their symbolism for the year ahead....

Well, don’t worry—whether you’re hosting guests for the holidays or just trying to perfect the art of Christmas tree decorating for your own holiday cheer—we have some tips to help guide the way. For advice on decorating a picture-perfect Christmas tree, we talked to Macy’s State Street designer, Kim Garner, who spearheads the Great Tree lighting at the Chicago store. While Garner’s prized tree is a grand 45-feet tall, adorned with more than 1,500 ornaments, and more than 6,600 sparkling lights, her tips can apply just as well to a humble living room tree....

That bronzed, dewy complexion is always a good look on anyone and one of the best ways to show off your vacation to your friends. In reality, your quarantine skin may be looking dull and pasty, but your lack of travel doesn’t mean your skin has to show it. You can still impart that post-vacation glow without stepping outside your house—with a little help from our fave skincare and makeup products, of course....

This phenomenon is called “brain fog” and it can be nerve-racking, creating a mental cloud of anxiety that can have you frantically searching Google for answers. The good news is that it’s usually just temporary, and with the right lifestyle changes, you can get your brain back on track. We talked to experts to learn what you can do to get rid of brain fog and improve your mental clarity....

Fruit flies and gnats are both extremely hard to get rid of. But if you use a multiphase plan of attack, you should be able to spare not only your produce and plants, but our sanity as well. Not only that, but you can also prevent them. Here’s everything you need to know if you have a gnat or fruit fly problem. Where Do Fruit Flies Come From? Fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs at a time near the surface of fermenting (ripening) foods or other organic materials like the soil in your houseplants....

Over-exfoliating happens to the best of us. From increased sensitivity and irritations, it can be uncomfortable dealing with this skincare woe. Fortunately, it’s possible to get your complexion back on track with a few changes to your routine. We spoke with skincare experts for advice on treating over-exfoliated skin and preventing it from happening altogether. What are the signs of over-exfoliated skin? Irritated, sensitive skin commonly signals over-exfoliated skin. “One of the first signs of any skin irritation, including over-exfoliation, is that your skin will burn or sting when applying lotions to it,” says Robert Finney, M....

We’re ready to move on to more advanced carbs, which is why we consulted Paul Baker, the master baker and co-founder of St Pierre, America’s fastest-growing European Bakery brand. He provided us with tons of helpful tips on baking brioche, croissants, popovers, and French baguettes. First step? You should probably start stocking up on butter. Balance Your Ingredients. Nailing the balance and ratios of ingredients is key to avoiding brioche that’s either too crusty or over-enriched....

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If you have diet plans, store your tighter clothes elsewhere and bring them back after you reach your goals. The act of swapping out larger sizes for smaller ones might even make you feel more accomplished. To store those aspirational pieces you’ll soon be wearing, pick up a few durable storage containers like the MISSLO Oxford three-piece set. Its durable design—with metal zipper and airtight closures—means no dust, dirt, or mold can enter while your goods are stored....

Going from mayhem to organized isn’t as difficult as you may think. Whether your space is teeny-tiny or awkwardly large, you just need to nix the clutter, create a spot for everything, and focus on pragmatism above all else. To become a pro at laundry room organization, start with these expert tips. Remove Everything & Declutter Before starting your reorganization project, take stock of everything in your laundry room and remove anything that isn’t working in your favor....

Furniture “Just because a price tag displays a certain number doesn’t mean it’s final,” says Nicole Lapin, a financial expert and the author of Rich Bitch. You can research online prices and ask if a store will match that—or try for a discounted floor sample. What to do: Strike up a conversation with a friendly salesperson, and lead with a compliment: “I love your store and really want to buy this piece....

One Week Before Thanksgiving: Plan Your Menu and Secure Your Turkey By the Thursday before Thanksgiving you should have planned your menu, cleared out your fridge, and have a turkey on the bottom shelf. Knowing which Thanksgiving sides and other dishes you want to serve will help save you time at the store—cue the grocery list—and with preparing and serving your menu. Need help plotting the feast? “Think about making things that you can reheat and it won’t affect the quality,” Matijevich says....

Selling belongings online or IRL isn’t just a great way to declutter and avoid landfill waste—it’s also big business. Partly spurred by the trend of bypassing fast fashion (and retail prices), the resale market is valued at a whopping $35 billion, and that figure is expected to more than double by 2026, according to a report from ThredUp, an online resale store. The RealReal, a luxury consignment site, has seen a 36 percent increase in first-time buyers since 2020....

“Some people will go into debt to give money to someone else, and that’s a huge financial mistake,” says personal finance advisor Lynette Khalfani-Cox. “You have to set firm boundaries and determine the type of help you will give and under what circumstances.” Yes, this includes siblings, children, and aging parents—all people with whom it may be especially hard (but all the more important) to set those boundaries. So, how do you stop family members from asking for money?...

Having a heightened sense of taste isn’t always a joyride for your taste buds, though. Supertasters—it’s a real thing!—may inadvertently limit their diets to avoid things they’re averse to, and many find it difficult to include a wide variety of foods in their overall diet—something that’s essential for getting a spectrum of nutrients and supporting a diverse gut microbiome. What exactly is a supertaster, and how common is it? “A supertaster is going to experience the flavors and aromas of any given food or meal more intensely,” explains Jenna Volpe, RDN, L....

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