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Instead, the new year offers us a time to reflect on the time that has passed, and it gives us a chance to look toward the future. Did we have our priorities straight last year? Did we make time for our friends and family—and for ourselves? Or were we too focused on one goal to see the good things around us? No matter your goals for this year, reading inspiring books can help you set the right priorities and intentions....

In many cases, picking a thoughtful gift card that offers the recipient a new opportunity—to travel, to try new foods, to learn something new—is actually even more touching than another generic sweater or lotion gift set. Gift your Marvel-loving friend a Disney+ gift card, or your foodie sister a certificate to Goldbelly so she can enjoy the best food from around the country. Once you’ve settled on the perfect gift card idea, use our wrapping ideas to make the gift even more special....

If you’re looking for interesting books to read, we’ve compiled a list of 34 super-specific recommendations you won’t be able to put down. This list has you covered, no matter how you’re feeling. Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese-American poet and his debut novel is written in the form of a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Exploring race, class, and masculinity, the novel handles difficult topics with beauty and the kind of lines that will hang in the air long after you’ve set the book down....

If you’re crunching the numbers on a potential kitchen renovation, it can be tough to know when to pinch pennies and where to go all in. While the bottom line may be different for every kitchen, the overall cost can be significantly impacted by these items: countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry, and appliances. To aid in the art of a reasonable budget, four experienced designers—Orlando Soria of Build Me Up on Discovery+, Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs, and Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors—share their advice for strategizing....

Mundo hoped to stylishly furnish their home while staying within a reasonable budget and soon found Facebook Marketplace. Mundo says she found pieces with a lot of character and the desired aesthetic that also fit her budget. At first, Mundo used FB Marketplace to stock her own home, but her success led her to develop a business (a side-hustle, if you will) styling homes for friends and family in her free time....

Pixie cuts also offer styling flexibility, and they’re surprisingly flattering on a range of hair types and face shapes. For the inside scoop on what’s trending, we asked two pro hairstylists for the six pixie hairstyles they’re seeing these days. “I enjoy this pixie because it looks so great on people of every age,” says Nick Stenson, hairstylist and artistic director of L’Oreal Matrix. “This fearless style usually involves close tapering around the ears and hairline with softer length on the top....

Like many other holidays around this time of year, Kwanzaa incorporates gift-giving into its week-long festivities. On the last day, New Year’s Day, people exchange Zawadi (“gifts” in Swahili). Kwanzaa prioritizes gift-giving that is meaningful, tied to African heritage, and often handmade. Gifts must align with Nguzo Saba (the seven principles): Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith)....

To get you inspired, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for women for every celebration. Whether you need a great gift for her birthday, Mother’s Day, or just because, these unique gift ideas are sure to impress. We’ve got options for the aspiring home cook, someone who desperately needs a spa day, and even the person who’s always losing track of their keys. We also tapped two gifting experts—Laura Jenning, founder and CEO of Knack, and Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert—for tips on how to choose a more thoughtful gift for women....

“In the 1950s, getting your daily amount of red meat paired with a starchy potato and washing it down with a glass of dairy milk was considered the standard of health,” says Olivia Audrey, a board-certified doctor of natural medicine and host of the Liv Better podcast. “As science has uncovered the link between chronic inflammation (meat and dairy are both major contributors to inflammation), we’ve revealed that changing the way we once ate may mean the difference between living longer, healthier lives,” Audrey explains....

Interestingly, winter squashes are actually grown in the summer and harvested in the fall. They tend to have thick skin, allowing them to be stored for several months, so they can be enjoyed throughout the winter. Not only is winter squash a sweet, rich addition to your menu, but it’s also loaded with nutrients, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fat. Ranging in size, shape, color, and flavor, winter squash can be prepared in endless different ways....

First, a quick refresher on electrolytes. According to Casey Kelley, M.D., ABoIM, founder and medical director of Case Integrative Health, electrolytes are a category of essential minerals—including nutrients like sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and chloride—that carry a positive or negative charge. Electrolytes are well known for their role in proper hydration, but they’re also required for basic bodily processes like nerve and muscle function, hormone secretion, and blood pH balance....

I, like Johansson’s Nicole, routinely make myself some tea and then completely forget about it as I get caught up in another task. To make up for it, I’ve made myself new hot water, popped my mug into the microwave, or drank it cold in spite of myself, but nothing compares to that fresh, just-brewed taste. I was convinced there is no cure for my forgetfulness, until my husband started bragging about his coffee remaining hot for hours on end thanks to the Yeti Rambler....

Need more reasons to love everyone’s favorite OG superfruit? We’ve got plenty. Avocados are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and other nutrients that help with cholesterol, bone density, skincare, and more. To break down the endless science-backed health benefits of avocados, we sat down with Christy Brissette, MS, RD, a registered dietician and president of 80 Twenty Nutrition. Heart Health Slice an avocado in half and put the narrow ends next to each other, and you’ll have a heart shape....

But don’t worry—that doesn’t mean all of the benefits of setting powders are lost to you. While the majority of powder formulas are made with oily skin in mind, some powder products can still be incorporated into a dry skin routine. We compiled a selection of hydrating powder formulas infused with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and vitamin E to help you set your face without making it glaringly obvious to the world that you have dry skin....

That said, experts note that there are certain home interior items worth spending money on, and these items can improve your quality of life and pay off (or increase in value) over time. After all, a good piece of artwork has the potential to transform a space and transcend time, and a well-made lighting fixture can elevate a room and set the mood. From small, yet impactful trimmings to big furniture pieces (there’s one that kept coming up above all others), read on for the top home decor items interior designers says are the best investment....

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Start by gathering ordinary sticks and twigs from the woods or your backyard. Combine with an inexpensive bamboo pole and twine from the home improvement store for a magically simple DIY witch broom. The one we built is perfectly sized for a grown-up witch, but adjust to a child’s size with a shorter bamboo pole or branch. Use this easy Halloween craft with other costume ideas, such as a “before” Cinderella, chimney sweep, pioneer, or colonist....