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Not every sweater set makes the cut. If you’re wearing it constantly, you’ll want a high-quality fabric and construction to last throughout the season without showing signs of wear. You’ll also want a timeless cut, minimal pilling, and a soft-to-touch feel that will make each moment feel indulgent. When Christy Dawn sent me the Carson Sweater and the Carson Pant to try, I relished in the combination. I received the set in a creamy oat color, but it also comes in a light brown cacao shade....

Since I only have one outlet with four extension cords and surge protectors, the chaos of the wires stresses me out. When I stumbled upon Courant’s CATCH:2 wireless charger, its design-informed functionality seemed like the optimal solution to fight the tangle of cords crammed between my nightstand and my bed. When Courant sent me the charger to try, I hadn’t yet ventured into the world of the wireless charger. I didn’t fully understand the point....

“Sleep is like a bank account, and it takes time to build up and time to deplete,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Chronic sleep deprivation builds up to moodiness, depression, irritability, more anxiety, less impulse control … and worse, memory.” Hearing that, it’s pretty clear sleep procrastination is a bad thing. So why do we keep doing it—and how can we stop? We talked to the experts to find out....

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Indeed, sugar lurks in more than just the obvious places like cake and candy. In fact, some seemingly healthy foods are packed with sugar. (And when it comes to sugar, less is usually more.) These sugary snacks often creep up on us during the holidays. To help offset our over-indulgence, we spoke with a nutrition expert who pointed out which foods we need to be aware of and how we can enjoy them anyway without the guilt....

Start by emptying a jar of salsa (or substituting homemade salsa) into a large saucepan and cooking over medium-high heat. Add chicken, beans, broth, and cumin if desired. After bringing your mixture to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. That’s all it takes to make this dish. Afterward, you can customize it with whatever toppings you want, including onions, sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions, or frozen corn....

Mexican Oregano Not all oregano is created equal. The flowering herb, which belongs to the mint family, grows across the globe, with distinguishable flavors from Central America to the Mediterranean. Chef Oscar Hernandez, Tacombi’s Culinary Director and Master Taquero, is an advocate of stocking dry Mexican oregano, which can also be freshly purchased (or grown in home gardens, the plant is from Mexico but can thrive anywhere). “It has lemon flavors and even tones of licorice,” Hernandez says....

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To find the best moisturizers for oily skin, we did extensive research while considering factors like ingredients, consistency, and type. We also spoke with Y. Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City, for expert tips. “Skin hydration is different from skin oiliness, with the former indicating the skin’s water content,” Dr. Chang says. “It is all about choosing the right moisturizer for your skin type....

To find the best fall candles, we spent hours researching what to look for in wicks, wax, and burn time. We also spoke to two candle experts—Dara Weiss, CEO and co-founder of L’or de Seraphine, and Eduardo Valadez, U.S. director of marketing for Diptyque—for tips on how to pick a fall-appropriate scent. “When choosing a scent, just go with [what] you like,” says Weiss. “Notes of vanilla, amber, cedar, patchouli, and frankincense are great to make your space cozy!...

To pick out the best candles, we spent hours researching different options, making considerations based on scent, wax blend, wick type, and burn time. For expert tips on how to shop for candles, we consulted Naadine Koi, candle specialist at Well Boxed. According to Koi, “the type of wax is the most important factor in determining burn time,” followed by the size of the wick. “A larger wick will burn for a longer period of time than a smaller wick,” she explains, but emphasizes that “it is the type of wax used that has the greatest impact on burn time....

To buy: Uniqlo trench coat, $50; uniqlo.com. To buy: White House Black Market scarf, $41; whitehouseblackmarket.com. To buy: Zara top, $26; zara.com. To buy: Mango dress, $70; mango.com. To buy: Eastland loafers, $80; dsw.com. Related Video

To buy: $20 with coupon (was $50); amazon.com. The chopper comes with a BPA-free food container and several blades that mince, chop, slice, or grate just about anything. There are three chopping grids in different sizes and five interchangeable blades for slicing, julienning, grating, and shredding your produce and garnishes into perfect bite-sized bits for any recipe. It’s finally possible to get ultra-thin cucumber slices for salads and homemade tzatziki sauce....