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50 Gifts So Great You’ll Want to Buy Them for Yourself Shutterstock Admit it: Despite your best intentions while shopping for friends or loved ones, you feel a natural pang of jealousy. Shouldn’t that amazing décor accent—or uniquely flattering coat—be yours? After all, you’re the one who’s putting down the cash. Of course, it’s the holidays, and seasonal cheer will always win out. Still, it’s nice to stumble across items that can induce such envy—it only affirms how great they are....

6 Best New Sam’s Club Outdoor Christmas Decorations Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva When it’s time to deck the halls this holiday season, don’t forget to deck your yard with some fresh, festive flair, too. Sam’s Club just dropped a batch of new Member’s Mark outdoor decorations, meaning right now is the perfect time to stock up on your holiday favorites. Whether you’re going for cozy and classic or bright and bold, these new Member’s Mark pieces give you serious curb appeal without dipping into your gift budget....

6 Best Wines to Serve at a Dinner Party, Etiquette Experts Say Shutterstock There are plenty of moving parts when you’re throwing a dinner party. You’ll need to tidy your space, plan the menu, rearrange the seating, come up with a killer playlist, and of course, decide what to serve when it comes to beverages—wine being the most popular choice. Etiquette experts say serving rules are evolving and that you now have more say in your selection....

6 Facial Expressions That Mean Someone Is Lying, Therapists Say eldar nurkovic / Shutterstock Dealing with someone who isn’t being truthful is complicated. First, you have to figure out if someone is actually lying to you , and second, you have to grapple with why they’re being dishonest. Friends and partners might withhold the truth for any number of reasons, which makes the question of “why” a tricky one to solve....

6 Fixes for Dry Skin If You’re Over 60, According to Dermatologists and Beauty Experts Ground Picture / Shutterstock Dry skin is a bummer. And we have bad news: it gets worse as you age. Over time, the body produces fewer natural oils . That, plus the cumulative effects of sun damage , can lead to skin that’s itchy, scaley, and patchy. However, you don’t have to sit back and suffer....

6 Plants That Keep Raccoons Out of Your Yard Jay Ondreicka/Shutterstock Raccoons come into your yard for one thing: food. And if you have a garden, they’re even more likely to stop by for a snack. “They have a very strong sense of smell , which they use to find food sources, [and] we can take advantage of this feature by planting foods they hate,” says Jim McHale , president of JP McHale Pest Management ....

6 Surprising New Realities for Dining Out, According to Etiquette Experts iStock / Hispanolistic Even if you’re a capable home cook, there’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a night on the town and dining out. It can be a great way to unwind, set the right ambiance for a date, or simply enjoy a great glass of wine alongside a unique and expertly prepared dish. But in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s also hard not to notice that certain elements of the experience have changed—and so have some of the norms that come with it....

6 Times You Should Never Hug Someone, Etiquette Experts Say Shutterstock / Motortion Films Under the right circumstances, a hug can be a warm and welcome expression of mutual affection . However, a hug also has the potential to cause deep discomfort when deployed at the wrong moment or with an unwilling person. “Many emotions can be expressed via the hug such as happiness, comfort, or compassion,” explains Jules Hirst , the founder of Etiquette Consulting ....

6 Ways to Attract Luck to Your Home, According to Feng Shui GSPictures / iStock Your home is your haven, and with some thoughtful attention to design, it can also be a harbinger of good luck. With the help of feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of bringing your space into harmony with nature, you can change the flow of energy and attract auspicious omens to your house, experts say. In fact, interior designers who use feng shui principles in their work suggest there are a handful of simple changes you can make that are known to usher in favor and fortune....

7 All-Natural Ways to Keep Your Garden Pest-Free, According to Experts RossHelen / iStock Nothing ruins a gorgeous garden like an ugly pest infestation. You could opt for traditional techniques—sprays and the like—but some of those contain chemicals , which are not exactly known for being great for plants (or our pets and ourselves). The good news is that it’s entirely possible to mitigate a scourge of pests just as effectively through all-natural means....

7 Best Costco Christmas Decor Finds, According to Pro Decorators Shutterstock Costco has a loyal customer base, with so many amazing items to choose from, including seasonal holiday decorations. Even the professionals recognize Costco’s selection of items. I spoke with Hami Erdem Bozkaya, Founder and Lead Interior Designer at Emperor Marble to get Hami’s opinion on the best Christmas items from Costco. Costco Invest in a Pre-lit Glitter Flocked Micro LED with Twinkle Artificial Christmas Tree for $299....

7 Best New Aldi Home Finds That Just Hit Shelves Shutterstock The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means there is a good chance that your home will be filled with friends and family. Aldi is here to help. The store is filling up with so many amazing home finds, everything you need to make your space cozy, more functional, and beautifully decorated for the months ahead. From electric blankets and adorable kids’ items, including a Pottery Barn Kids chair dupe and an animal-shaped pillow, to a much less expensive version of the popular Kitchen Aid mixer and even a gorgeous furniture piece, Aldi’s latest product line has something for everyone....

7 Best New Costco Women’s Clothing Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock/Costco I have been a devoted Costco shopper for several decades. I am also a fashion writer and editor who is a bit of a snob regarding clothes, shoes, and bags. I’ll let you in on one of my secrets: I actually buy a lot of clothing items at Costco. The warehouse is a sneaky resource for fashion insiders, as you can often find name brand items as well as great dupes for less....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Gift Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Dollar Tree isn’t the most obvious place to shop for gifts. However, the discount store, famous for selling almost everything hovering around the $1 price point, has many unexpected giftable items. I love hitting the Dollar Store, especially when putting together little gift bags for family, friends, coworkers, and teachers. From holiday-themed throws and eye-catching patterned socks to bath bombs, Sephora dupes, and toys, I threw many new items in my cart on my recent trip....

7 Best New HomeGoods Finds You’ll Want to Grab This Week Shutterstock Part of my unofficial job descriptions requires me to make at least one trip to HomeGoods weekly. While other stores, including Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, sell a lot of products online, there is only one way to shop at HomeGoods: The old school way. I made a trip to my local store in Dresher, PA this week, and found so many amazing items....

7 Best New Items From Target’s John Derian Holiday Line Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Even though it’s months away, it’s never really too early to start planning out your home holiday decor . Fortunately, anyone who has been hoping to update their typical garland, wreaths, and pillows might find a one-stop shopping option with the recent addition to the John Derian holiday line at Target. The entire collection provides a truly chic yet still cozy motif that blends a vintage look with whimsical elements—all while remaining very affordable....

7 Best New Michaels Storage Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Michaels is so much more than an arts and crafts store. The chain has become an all-around destination for furniture, decor, framing, candy, and even storage. There are so many great organization tools at the store and online, ranging from rolling trays to bins and baskets. Here are the 7 best new Michaels storage finds hitting shelves this week....

7 Best New T.J. Maxx Kitchen Finds Hitting Stores This Week Shutterstock Are you on the hunt for new kitchen essentials? T.J. Maxx , Marshalls, and HomeGoods should be your first-stop shop for all things cooking, eating, and serving. The discount stores offer an extensive selection of everything you need for your kitchen, ranging from cheap finds to luxury, name-brand items for less. I recently made a trip to my local T....

7 Best New Walmart Stocking Stuffers Under $5 Hitting Shelves Now Shutterstock Have you started buying stocking stuffers? Unfortunately, I usually wait until the last minute for mine, and nothing good is ever left. Not this year! I am heading to Walmart to stock up on all the stocking stuffers I need for my children. From stocking-sized candy to little toys and novelty items, there are so many amazing options, all less than five bucks....

7 Best New Zara Fashion Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Among the popular fast fashion brands that keep the internet flowing with trendy threads , Zara stands out as the most forward-thinking. Look no further than the site’s editorial photos. It’s one of the world’s most popular retailers that just screams fancy shmansy. With Zara, you know you’re in the European high fashion feel for less zone. I’ve found the quality varies, but as far as brands in this price arena are concerned, the fabrics generally feel good ....