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“Polar Vortex Disruption” Will Send U.S. Temps Plummeting—Here’s When iStock / rodehi Even in February, a stretch of unseasonably warm weather can be enough to lull some into believing that winter might be on its way out earlier than usual. But as we’ve seen this year, conditions can change almost instantly to bring back freezing temperatures and even snowfall. Now, meteorologists say there’s evidence that a “polar vortex disruption” will send temperatures plummeting in the U....

“The Traitors” Star Deontay Wilder Reveals How the Show Triggered Him Enough to Quit <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/traitors.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Deontay Wilder and Alan Cumming on “The Traitors” - 1”> Euan Cherry/PEACOCK The competition series The Traitors is a tense game by nature. The show, which is based on the game Mafia, divides a group of contestants into mostly “Faithfuls” with a few “Traitors” in the mix, who scheme together to eliminate the Faithfuls....

10 Clothing Items You Shouldn’t Wear on a Walk, Doctors Say Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash Whether you’re power walking to boost heart health or taking a stroll with your dog , what you wear matters more than you might think. According to the CDC , you should be getting over 150 minutes of physical activity a week, and walking can be a great part of your routine. However, the wrong outfit can make this simple, healthy habit uncomfortable, unsafe, or even harmful....

10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say Budimir Jevtic/Shutterstock Inside a warm, cozy house is the perfect place to be when the temperature drops. But keeping the heat on is becoming an expensive proposition with fluctuating fuel prices and availability. By recent Department of Energy numbers, utility bills are about $2,000 a year for the typical U.S. household, and heating an average home accounts for about $900 of that , according to Consumer Reports....

11 Best Dollar General New Arrivals Hitting Shelves This Month Photo: iStock; Design: Canva In need of a little pick-me-up? Dollar General just replenished its aisles with new must-have items. From festive fall finds to nourishing beauty products and games for the whole family, there’s something for everybody (and every occasion!). Here are the best new Dollar General items hitting shelves this month. RELATED: 11 Best Dollar General New Arrivals Hitting Shelves This Week ....

11 Best New Barnes & Noble Gift Finds Flying Off Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Believe me when I tell you: Barnes & Noble is one of the most underrated places to go Christmas shopping. To the uninitiated, B&N may seem like a bookworms-only paradise, which is fair to presume. However, the bookseller also has cookbooks, board games, wellness gifts, candles, and collector’s items. If you’re in a Christmas shopping rut, we’ve pulled a few B&N items for inspo....

11 Best New Bed Bath & Beyond Christmas Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva The holiday season has officially arrived at Bed Bath & Beyond , and this year’s Christmas collection is full of festive new finds worth adding to your cart. From cozy throw pillows and twinkling decorations, the retailer’s latest arrivals are all about bringing warmth and cheer to every corner of your home. Here are the best new Bed Bath & Beyond Christmas finds hitting shelves this week....

11 Best New Dollar Tree Christmas Finds That are Luxury for Less Shutterstock Christmas is happening at Dollar Tree . The store and website are filling up with so many fantastic holiday finds, ranging from fake Christmas trees and Santa decorations to stockings and nutcrackers galore. That’s the good news. That bad? The best items are selling out super fast. If you see something that piques your interest, make sure to buy it, because you might miss out....

11 Best New Kirkland’s Home Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva For me, nothing triggers the winter blues more than having to put away my Christmas decorations. So, I’m getting ahead of the curve and sourcing a few new pieces to help spiffy up my space in the new year. From wall art and accent lighting to cozy reading chairs, here are the 11 best new Kirkand’s home decor and furniture finds hitting shelves this week....

11 Best New Lowe’s Christmas Decorations Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: iStock; Design: Canva We are officially T-minus one month away from Christmas, which means if you haven’t put up your holiday decorations yet, you’re behind. Fortunately, Lowe’s is overflowing with yard inflatables, string lights, garland, and decorative throw pillows. Here are the 11 best Christmas decorations hitting shelves at Lowe’s this week. RELATED: 6 Best New Sam’s Club Outdoor Christmas Decorations Hitting Shelves This Week ....

11 Best New Walmart Home Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva With the start of a new year, I think we could all use a little “oomph” to brighten things up—including our homes. Fortunately, Walmart’s home section just released a brand-new slate of area rugs, table lamps , furniture, and wall art. Below, we rounded up the 11 best new Walmart home decor finds hitting shelves this week, including must-have items from our favorite celeb brands like The Pioneer Woman and Beautiful by Drew Barrymore ....

11 Best QVC Black Friday Deals Already Dropping Online This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Black Friday may still be days away, but QVC isn’t waiting around to kick things off. The retailer has already started rolling out some of its biggest holiday deals —think bestselling beauty sets, cozy clothes, high-end electronics, and kitchen essentials that people swear by—many of which are at their lowest prices of the season. To help you shop smarter (and snag the standout finds before they sell out), we rounded up the best QVC Black Friday deals dropping online right now....

12 Best Superfoods to Supercharge Your Diet, Nutritionists Say Shutterstock Superfoods are more than just a trendy buzzword—they’re nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins , minerals, and antioxidants that can help combat inflammation, boost immunity, protect against chronic disease , strengthen your skin, hair, and nails, and even help you lose weight. And good news: These superfoods are an affordable way to get big nutritional gains. From gut-friendly fermented foods and omega-3–loaded fatty fish to fiber-packed legumes and yes, even dark chocolate, these ten superstar ingredients offer research-backed benefits....

15 Best Jobs for Introverts Shutterstock RELATED: 10 Most In-Demand Jobs in 2024 . fizkes / Shutterstock All too often, “introvert” is used interchangeably with the word “shy,” but these terms do not mean the same thing. Not all introverts are shy or unable to socialize. Instead, “an introvert by definition is simply someone who gets renewed energy from being alone,” Derek Bruce , human resources and operations director for First Aid at Work Course, tells Best Life ....

16 Things People Wish They Had Done Differently After 50 Shutterstock What do people older than 50 regret about decisions made earlier in life? “If you get to the end of your life with no regrets at all, you probably haven’t lived that interesting a life,” Karl Pillemer , a gerontologist at Cornell University, told TODAY about his conversations with older Americans. “But they can’t believe how people waste their time....

17 Stay-Young Powerfoods for Your Hair, Skin and Nails Shutterstock It was all the way back on the first season of the Mary Tyler Moore Show that Rhoda observed she should apply a sweet snack directly to her hips, so quickly did anything sugary affect her waistline. Weight tends to be our major preoccupation when it comes to diet, and for good reason. But today we know that what we eat can affect much more than the number on the scale—like the mental number staring back at us in the mirror....

18 Most Exotic Off-the-Grid Hotels in the World Shutterstock/AndreyUG There’s getting away , and then there’s really getting away. We’re talking ultra-luxurious, off-the-grid hotels that are located in such picturesque, remote places that you can’t help but wonder if they’re actually home to a James Bond villain. (You know: treetop villas in Bali, private islands in the Caribbean, and a secluded châteaux in France.) Don’t believe us? Read on, because here we’ve compiled a top tier list of the most exotic, far-flung hotels on the planet....

20 Common Decorating Tips You Should Always Ignore Shutterstock/Africa Studio Your home should be a sanctuary, a place that provides respite from the chaos of your everyday life. However, for many people—particularly those who adhere to every design rule in the book—many of the design tips reiterated on blogs, TV shows, shelter magazines, and even designers themselves can actually make spaces less comfortable, less functional, and less put-together. Before you waste hours poring over Pinterest or eliminate a chunk of your savings by having a designer reassess your space, familiarize yourself with all the common decorating tips you should definitely ignore....

20 Signs You’re an Overly Judgmental Person Shutterstock We often try, in our daily lives, to exhibit judgment that is “good” and avoid judgment that is “bad.” Seldom do we stop and think, however, whether we should really be exhibiting judgment at all. The fact is, for some of people, the issuing of judgments crosses the line from a necessity of life to a recreational sport. When that happens, you’re no longer merely issuing helpful (or unhelpful) opinions—you’ve become an overly judgmental person ....

22 Surprising Facts About Mexico That Will Inspire Your Next Trip Shutterstock/WitR Mexico is an amazing country with a rich history, a vibrant culture, wonderful people, and some absolutely mouth-watering food. And if you think you know all the facts about Mexico there are to know, you are most definitely wrong. The country is a diverse tapestry of surprises, and there is always something new to explore. So, vamanos! It’s time to learn a little bit more about this marvelous country....