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105-Year-Old Woman Reveals the Strange Thing She Eats Every Day for Longevity iStock When someone manages to live past their 100th birthday, it’s only natural to be curious about their health habits . And while we can never assume there’s a “one size fits all” trick to guarantee a longer life, it can still be interesting to know about little quirks that may play a part in adding extra years. This is the case for 105-year-old Helen Tensley , who claims that eating one unusual thing every day could partly explain her longevity....

11 Best Dollar Tree Holiday Decor Finds Shoppers Are Buying Now Shutterstock If you aren’t shopping for holiday decor at Dollar Tree , you are missing out. The discount store, where most items hover around $1.50, has some of the most brilliant items, ranging from little Christmas trees and holiday-themed pillows and blankets to garlands and tree skirts. There are so many new arrivals landing in the store and on the website daily....

11 Best Harbor Freight Sales Starting This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: iStock When it comes to sourcing the best power tools and construction supplies, there’s a small number of home improvement chains you can trust. However, Harbor Freight consistently offers some of the best deals. It doesn’t matter how small or big the project is; the discount home improvement retailer has a wide selection of name-brand tools and hardware, as well as starter kits for DIYers....

11 Best New Costco Deals Hitting Stores This Week Shutterstock Costco For much less than retail, Costco sells name brands, including Banana Republic and Gap. One of the latest deals in the clothing department is a two-pack of Banana Republic Women’s Ribbed Crewneck long-sleeve T-shirts. They are $11.99 after $4 off. A few different color combinations are available, which may vary by location. The deal is so good that there is a limit of 10 per shopper....

11 Best New Old Navy Pre-Black Friday Deals Starting This Week Shutterstock Old Navy is basically daring everyone to skip the wait this year. The Pre–Black Friday deals are already live, and the prices are so chopped down you almost wonder if someone hit the wrong button. Half off across the board, plus a bunch of curveballs—like actual floor-sweeping formalwear for under $15. It’s one of those sales where you start scrolling “just to peek,” and suddenly you’re debating colors of fleece and adding gifts to your cart that you didn’t even plan on buying yet....

11 Best New World Market Christmas Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Looking to add a little pizzazz to your Christmas decor this year? World Market has both vintage- and contemporary-inspired pieces that will take your tablescape and front porch to the next level, from festive wreaths to DIY centerpieces. I have my eyes set on the retro Santa Claus throw pillow (perfect for my reading chair!) and the antique-looking barware set....

11 Clothing Items You Shouldn’t Wear on a Cruise Shutterstock You’ve booked the cruise of your dreams and you’re ready to set sail . That is, you will be once your bags are packed. But if deciding what to take makes you feel lost at sea, worry not—the key, experts say, is to blend comfort and style while being mindful of just a few simple rules to dressing on deck. By leaving certain things at home, you’ll not only meet the dress code but also avoid wardrobe malfunctions and earn style points....

15 Supermodels Who Nailed it As A-List Actresses Shutterstock This weekend, the much-awaited sci-fi epic Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets arrives into theaters. And while the reviews are so far mixed, on one point most critics seem to agree: Cara Delevingne— former Victoria’s Secret model and Instagram mega-star (with more than 40 million followers)—delivered a truly impressive performance. Some of the reviews seem to indicate that such a model-to-thespian transition is rare....

15 Surprising Things That Increase Your Risk of Divorce Shutterstock When it comes to divorce, certain risk factors are obvious: Constant arguing, mismatched financial goals, and late nights at the office with your stunning coworker—to name a few. But there are also some fairly surprising red flags that your happy union might end in a lawyer’s office. For example, we bet you never knew you could be genetically predisposed to divorce, or that the age of your kids could totally influence your marriage’s stability....

17 Ways to Be Less Indecisive Shutterstock Life is all about choices. Tomorrow morning, will you order a latte or a flat white? Are you going to paint your living room charcoal or pewter this weekend? Should you take the soul-sucking job with the high salary or the low-paying one you’re deeply passionate about? Yes, our days are full of forks in the road, and the decisions can quickly pile up, compounding any feelings of stress and anxiety into an insurmountable wall of paralyzing indecisiveness....

20 Little-Known Facts About Beyoncé That Will Make You Love Her Even More Shutterstock Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has famously lived much of her life in the public eye, as evidenced by countless tweets and videos, as well as the 2013 confessional documentary she directed. But for all that we think we know about Queen Bey, there are plenty of fascinating facts that may have flown under your radar. Here, in celebration of her birthday (September 4th), are 20 things you didn’t know about Beyoncé, all of which will make your love of Queen Bey continue to grow....

20 Photos of 1980s Home Décor to Overwhelm You With Nostalgia Alamy Anyone who grew up in the ’80s can tell you it felt like a different century, not just a different decade. Huey Lewis and the News was topping the charts, Members Only jackets weren’t just something people wore at costume parties, and the hair was bigger than ever. One of the most noticeable differences between today and the era of Reaganomics, however, is the aesthetic decisions we made inside our homes....

21 Valentine’s Day Movies: The Best Romance Films to Watch With Your Special Someone <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/crazy-rich-asians-2.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=“Henry Golding and Constance Wu in “Crazy Rich Asians” - 1”> Warner Bros. Pictures So, you’re looking for something to watch this Valentine’s Day . Whether your plans include cozying up with your partner, hosting a Galentine’s Day party, or simply showing yourself some love and relaxing with a movie alone, there are countless romantic films out there for you to enjoy, including romantic comedies, romantic dramas, and even romantic fantasies....

22 TV Plot Twists That Completely Blew Our Minds Paul Drinkwater/NBC If you watch a lot of TV shows, chances are, the times when a series can really, truly surprise you are few and far between. Spend hours and hours on Netflix, and you’ll get to know the formulas and come to realize what to expect. But every once in a while, a jaw-dropping plot twist that totally changes the course of a series comes around....

23 Cute Animals That Are Way More Dangerous Than You Thought Shutterstock Yes, we know how disappointed you are to learn that the adorably fluffy and just-so-huggable red panda really doesn’t want to be hugged after all. But it’s actually not that surprising when you stop and think about it. Like nearly all animals, even the cutest and cuddliest of critters can turn downright dangerous when they feel like their space is being invaded—especially when their young are underfoot....

26 Best Trip-Planning Hacks Straight From Travel Agents eclipse_images/iStock If you’ve ever had to plan a vacation, you know the responsibility—and pressure—of the task. There’s browsing endlessly for affordable airfare (that seems to fluctuate every hour), finding a central hotel with all the amenities, and spending hours booking restaurant reservations. Thankfully, travel agents are here to help. Below, we’ve compiled their best trip-planning hacks, so your next getaway will be seamless....

3 Surprising Health Benefits to Wearing High Heels, Science Says Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock When it comes time for a formal event or just a night on the town, many of us reach for a pair of heels to elevate our look. For some, this is a fun opportunity to dress up, but for others, the idea of wearing wedges or stilettos is intimidating due to worries about discomfort or unsteadiness. But if you’re in the latter camp, you may want to reconsider your footwear aversion....

30 Festive Apple Picking Quotes to Celebrate Fall Unsplash Strap up your boots and put on your flannel—it’s apple picking time! Apple season is one of the best parts of fall , and provides a great activity that you can do with your family, friends, partner, or even just by yourself. What’s more, the scenic background of an apple orchard provides the perfect opportunity for an Instagram shoot<. to help you get even more excited about apple picking we rounded up a list of the funniest sweetest most festive rel=“noopener noreferrer” target="_blank" href=“https://bestlifeonline....

30 Genius Home Storage Hacks That Will Clear Up So Much Space Shutterstock If each new place you move into seems like a tighter squeeze than the last, you’re not imagining things. In fact, over the past ten years, the size of a new one-bedroom apartment has shrunk 8 percent , while freshly-built studios are, on average, 18 percent smaller than they were a decade ago. Unfortunately, just because our homes are getting smaller doesn’t mean our stuff is, and for many people, downsizing to fit the needs of a place you’ll only call home for a few years doesn’t make much sense, either....

31 Expert-Backed Ways to Easily and Instantly Boost Your Self-Esteem InesBazdar / Shutterstock Some days, you might feel like you can take on the world. And others, well, not so much. It’s a fact of life that everyone has those moments when their self-esteem tank is a little depleted. But there are plenty of different ways you can bring your confidence back up . And it won’t take weeks or months, either—you can do it today ....