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Maybe you find yourself wondering if your neighbor will be annoyed you didn’t support her as an “entrepreneur,” or if you didn’t want to buy Girl Scout cookies from her daughter. There are times when, out of our own fear of being rude or uncomfortable, we make financial choices that aren’t in our best interest. Do you have trouble politely declining a financial request? Here are five ways to help you stick to your budget, your good financial intentions, and your goals when it comes to spending....

Read on for doctor-recommended essentials everyone should have, plus items for three kinds of families—the on-the-go sporty crew, households with young children, and empty nesters—so you’ll always be well supplied. The Absolute Essentials for Any Medicine Cabinet Start here. Every home should have these basics on hand. Acetaminophen A good first choice for treating headaches, pain, and fever, it’s gentler on the stomach than ibuprofen. Tylenol is a well-known brand....

How to Store Blueberries First things first, buy the nicest-looking blueberries you can find. Avoid berries that look fuzzy, soft, or wrinkly—signs that they’re either rotten or almost rotten. When you get home, go through the berries and remove any bad ones that may have been hiding. Mold travels fast, so it’s best to get ahead of the problem. To avoid mold development, try not to rinse the berries until right before you’re ready to eat them....

I applied to colleges thousands of miles away. I poured over road atlases (paper maps back in those days) imagining driving west on Route 66, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, camping in the Smoky Mountains, and living in San Francisco. In college, I studied abroad in Cape Town, a program I applied to with an impassioned essay about how important it is to leave our comfort zone. In the four years after college, I moved from West Virginia to Wisconsin to Philadelphia to Washington D....

With so many different brands and flavors out there, the possibilities of sparkling water are endlessly appealing. After all, who can deny that partaking in a coconut-flavored beverage invokes a hint of your last beach vacation? But beyond the flavor selection, here’s what else you should know about your daily fizzy drink habit. It’s a Healthy and Smart Choice Sparkling water is an excellent drink to enjoy on a daily basis....

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Pair the veggies with quick-sautéed fish that takes just six minutes to cook to a golden brown. The mild cod flavor is uplifted with a rich and tangy lime-butter sauce. Once complete, the dish provides a meal that tastes light yet hearty. Serve with a crisp white wine or a light beer. Related Video

The mix is great to have on hand all winter long, and once a batch is made, it only takes a few minutes to make a cup or two. We recommend dolloping each serving with homemade whipped cream or a large marshmallow. The mix also makes a fantastic gift. Try packing it in a pretty mason jar or an empty jam jar tied with a ribbon. Don’t forget to include the recipe!...

Home improvement site Porch asked more than 1,000 employees about working from home and how a remote work experience compares to an in-office one. The survey asked questions about job satisfaction, work-from-home perks, and at-home distractions to find out what working remotely is really like. (Honestly, it still sounds pretty dreamy.) The Perks Losing a daily commute came first for work-from-home professionals’ favorite work perk. Next was a flexible schedule, and the ability to stay home with children (or pets) came in third....

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One of the best price cuts we’ve seen in the outdoor category is on the Black+Decker Electric Leaf Blower. While leaves are just beginning to change color across the country, now is the time to invest in a product to keep your yard in tip-top shape—not only will you be ready to go when piles of foliage start forming in your yard, but you’ll also score 34 percent off the original price....

The Alo Yoga Airbrush High-Waist Bootcut Leggings are made with what the brand calls its sculpting performance Airbrush material, which is incredibly soft, comfortable, and sculpting thanks to its compressive four-way stretch that holds you in without pinching or squeezing. As someone who owns several pairs of Alo leggings in this fabric, I can attest to this wholeheartedly. But these particular leggings are special because of the bootcut style that creates a slight flare at the ankle, pulling away from the leg unlike typical leggings and giving the illusion of an ultra-flattering hourglass shape....

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“The entire home was very 90s before the renovation,” she says. The couple decided to start working on updating their kitchen first, and once they saw the dramatic difference a modernization made, they couldn’t resist a project in the nearby bathroom. “We didn’t actually budget for the bathroom at all until we saw the finished kitchen,” she says. The room was covered in a cream shade, from the countertops to the backsplash, and had a vanity that was punctuated by a large mirror....

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To find the best shoe racks, we tested 31 models in our Lab, including benches that double as shoe storage and over-the-door options that maximize every square foot. Testers evaluated each rack on its setup, design, stability, ease of cleaning, capacity, and value. For expert guidance on how to select the best shoe rack, we spoke with Brittani Allen, owner of Pinch of Help, a professional home organization service. “Having a shoe rack provides a designated spot so that hopefully you don’t have shoes strewn all around the house,” says Allen....