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Fortunately, this year, it seems like even more of the classic holiday movies and specials are available on streaming services—so you can catch your must-see Christmas TV whenever you feel like it. You still have to time your Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer or Frosty the Snowman viewing to the whims of the schedulers (they’re a double feature on CBS on December 10th, FYI), but here’s a guide to what holiday movies and specials each streaming service has on offer this season....

Since tap water is “hard water” (that is, it contains minerals); when it dries, it often leaves water marks and spots on some types of fabric and glass. The solution: Pick up a bottle or two of distilled water—aka water that has been boiled and condensed back into a liquid to remove the minerals. Include distilled water in your cleaning kit now, so you can reach for it when tackling any of these cleaning tasks....

The Miessial velvet ruffle wrap dress is made from 97 percent polyester and 3 percent elastane. Even though velvet typically has a heavier feel, this dress is still designed to feel lightweight and flowy, according to the brand. Most importantly, shoppers seem to agree: The dress has 2,000 five-star ratings and hundreds of positive reviews. To buy: $45; amazon.com. “Overall, I loved, loved, loved this dress! I wore it to a fall wedding, and I received a ton of compliments on it,” wrote a five-star reviewer....

To inspire you this season, we asked hairstylists to share their favorite fall hairstyles, with options for all lengths and textures. Trust us, they’re cuts you’re guaranteed to fall for (sorry). To achieve the most volume where your hair frames your face, direct strands away from your face. At the top of your head, direct the hair upwards and toward your face, which makes it take the most flattering shape when it falls back....

Pulaski Wood Frame Faux Leather Accent Chair, $191 (was $320) Bush Furniture Key West File Cabinet, $190 (was $348) Nathan James Piper Marble Top Coffee Table, $77 (was $90) Creative Co-Op Cream Blue Stripes Pouf, $45 (was $67) Walker Edison Douglas Faux Leather Dining Chair Set, $131 (was $245) Boraam Sonoma Kitchen Cart, $226 (was $440) Linon Triena X Back Folding Bar Stool, $70 (was $200) Crosley Furniture Seaside Kitchen Pantry, $378 (was $779) Signature Design by Ashley Abbonto Accent Table, $150 (was $255) Baxton Studio Sorrento Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, $159 (was $285)...

You all read the book, and you shared your likes and dislikes, but there is still plenty more to talk about before you shift the conversation beyond the book you’ve picked. The best book club discussion rises above each group member’s likes and dislikes, instead seeking to understand the book on a deeper level than each person could have on their own. With that goal in mind, ask thought-provoking questions that tap into the building blocks of stories, like characters, plot, settings, and symbolism....

“While pinot noir and chardonnay are great go-to’s, the seasonal change presents an opportunity to explore a new selection of wines,” explains Christopher Hoel, founder of Harper’s Club and Luckysomm and expert wine curator for Wine Insiders and Martha Stewart Wine Co. Below are lesser-known (but equally enticing) wines that beg to be uncorked in cold weather months. Whether you’re sipping them by the fireplace or pairing them with a favorite meal, enjoy warming up with one of these five cold-weather wines....

Failing to pay credit card balances off in full each month The first lesson applies to all credit card users. If you’re using your rewards credit card to accrue points or miles from everyday spending for groceries, entertainment, household expenses, and gas, be sure to pay your monthly credit card statement in full and on time each month. “I think the biggest mistake is carrying a balance,” shares Ted Rossman, Creditcards....

First things first: “The decision to split the bill should happen before you sit down for dinner,” says Toni Dupree, an etiquette coach with Etiquette & Style by Dupre in Houston. “Not when the wait staff brings the check.” “If, and only if, everyone agreed to split the bill before the meals are ordered, then it is OK to evenly divide that check when the bill arrives,” confirms Karene Putney, CEO of Etiquette Etiquette....

While they might give you an instant lift, sweets will drop your energy soon after consuming, leading you to a vicious cycle of always wanting more. Not to mention the fact that sugar negatively impacts sleep, so the next day you’ll be extra tired and craving that quick hit of energy even more. So how to stop this endless loop and get through the afternoon without the crutch of sugar?...

To save you from salad buyer’s remorse, we tried and tested the salad selections from everyone’s favorite affordable grocer. And we came up with a definitive ranking of the best six options on the shelves. You can find the salad kits in the produce section alongside the bagged lettuces, and the boxed salads are over with the rest of the prepared foods. Some TJ’s salads are fine but didn’t make the cut for our favorites....

“Think about how you use space and lay out furniture accordingly, making sure to define zones for entertaining, sleeping, and working from home,” says interior designer Heather Hilliard. “Tuck one or two ottomans under a console table to pull out into the space when you need extra seating for guests. Try to include pieces of furniture that can have more than one function, like a desk that can be used as a dining table....

Even if you’re not selling your home in the years ahead, decluttering your space will give your family its own fresh start. Not sure where to begin? Here are 10 things you can toss from your living room right now and never miss. Not selling your house? Try this trifecta: Clear the nightstands, draw the curtains, and make the bed for an instant room refresh. You may need to reconsider the room’s layout or remove some unnecessary pieces in order to fix the flow of your space....

Fortunately, those aren’t the only perks that you can score when you own an EV. Check out these electric vehicle benefits that may just convince you to take one for a test drive (or bring one home with you). 1. You can fill up an EV as easily as you charge your phone If you have an outdoor outlet or charger available at home or at work, all you’ll have to do is plug it in, and your car will be charged and ready to go—no more visits to the gas station, ever....

Certainly not Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert and co-author of just-released Sugar Shock (consider it the bible of spotting sneaky sources of sugar in foods and finding healthier replacements). According to Cassetty, the key to eating desserts that are delicious and won’t wreak havoc on your health—sleep included—is stocking up on snacks and other ingredients that are low in added sugar, meaning the type of sugar that’s added to foods during preparation or processing (versus natural sugar, found in small amounts in fruits, vegetables, and dairy)....

Who decides who is invited—the guest of honor or the host? Since the host bears the expense of the party, it is up to her to determine the number of guests she’s comfortable accommodating. If the shower is not a surprise, the host should give the honoree that figure and ask whom she’d like to invite. For a surprise party, the honoree’s college roommate trumps the host’s book club buddies (sorry)....

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