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7 Best Dollar Tree Home Finds to Grab Before the End of September Shutterstock I am obsessed with Dollar Tree . Where else can you get balloons filled with helium, martini glasses, decorations for every season, and delicious foods, all somewhere in the ballpark of a few dollars? Right now my local store is filled with so many amazing products, especially in the home decor category. Here are the 7 best Dollar Tree home finds to grab before the end of September....

7 Best Marshalls Gift Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock The holidays are rapidly approaching. While it’s only September, as someone with years of experience curating gift guides, it’s not too early. Consumers have started shopping earlier and earlier for major holidays, and by Black Friday, many items are already sold out. If you want to get the best deals on gifts for everyone on your list, start shopping now. Marshalls is an amazing resource to find items for everyone on your list, ranging from babies and tweens to mom and husbands....

7 Best New Aldi Winter Clothing Finds Landing in Stores This Week Shutterstock I have been covering fashion for a living for about half my life. As a style editor and writer, I get clothes sent to me from all the top designers. I will tell you a secret: Aldi is my sneaky source for high-quality, low-cost clothing that doesn’t look cheap. It might seem strange to buy winter boots in the same place you shop for raw chicken....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Clothing Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Dollar Tree is one of America’s favorite stores. You can buy groceries, organizing tools, decorations, party supplies, and even beauty products there, as well as clothing and accessories. While the apparel selection is limited, there are a handful of items you need to throw in your cart now, especially because most of them are under $2, while a few, like leggings, hit the $5 mark....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Decor Finds Landing Mid-October Shutterstock You are missing out if you aren’t making weekly trips to the Dollar Tree . There are lots of amazing new arrivals hitting the store daily, especially in the home decor department. What should you be shopping this week? Here are the 7 best Dollar Tree decor finds landing mid-month. Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has so many must-buy items right now, including their new collection of woven baskets....

7 Best New Target Home Finds Under $10 Hitting Shelves Right Now Shutterstock Target is the store to shop this holiday season! Out of all the stores, it has the best selection of holiday items and everything you need for winter, from kitchen and dining necessities to pillows and blankets that will help make your home extra cozy. There are even lots of fantastic finds for under $10. What should you shop for right now?...

7 Best New Target Toys Sure to Sell Out Before Christmas Shutterstock It might seem early to start thinking about holiday gifts, but trust me: It’s not. As a longtime shopping writer and editor, I can assure you that the hottest toy items of the season sell out well before Black Friday. My advice? Start shopping now and hide gifts in your basement or closet. This week, Target dropped its 2025 Bullseye’s Top Toys List, featuring more than 40 must-have toys starting at just $5, that the store expects to be the hottest toys of the year....

7 Best New Trader Joe’s Items Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva With grocery prices reaching record highs , Trader Joe’s remains one of the few reliable retail respites from inflation. But an even greater joy of shopping at this national chain of neighborhood stores is never quite knowing what you’ll find—and this week’s additions are especially strong. The latest Trader Joe’s drop spans cozy comfort foods, wellness staples, and a beauty launch that’s already sparking dupe chatter online....

7 Things the Happiest People Do Every Weekend Shutterstock If you think of happiness as a practice, rather than a state to be permanently achieved, you may find that there’s a lot more of it to go around. But like any other practice, it takes time and focus to build a solid foundation of contentedness . That’s exactly what makes your weekend plans such an important factor in how you feel throughout the week....

7 Ways Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, Stayed Fit for Viral “Birthday Suit” Photo <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669280489_768_featured.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“7 Ways Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, Stayed Fit for Viral “Birthday Suit” Photo - 1”> Shutterstock Catherine Zeta-Jones is celebrating her 55th birthday—and husband Michael Douglas’ 80th birthday—with a very special (and very public) gift. The actress shared a picture of herself online , wearing nothing but a pair of high heels. “In my birthday suit!...

74 Taylor Swift Quotes, Lyrics, and Captions Every Swiftie Needs to Know James Devaney/Getty Images Taylor Swift is very rich and very famous , which means you probably already know who she is, what she’s accomplished, and even many of her songs by heart. But the Midnights artist has shared her wisdom in more than just her music. If you want to call yourself a real Swiftie, read on to see our collection of some of the most witty and relatable words the 34-year-old star has ever said, whether that was in her lyrics, interviews, or Instagram captions....

8 Best Budgeting Apps in 2024, Finance Experts Say Shutterstock Over the last year, job market strength and salaries have been on the rise—but so has inflation . This has led plenty of people to feel like they’re working at maximum capacity yet unable to afford life’s necessities. In fact, according to the Mind over Money survey , conducted by Capital One and The Decision Lab, 77 percent of Americans say they feel anxious about their finances, and 68 percent say they worry that they won’t have enough money to retire....

8 Chains That Sell the Best Quality Sheets Olga Pink / Shutterstock We spend so much of our lives between the sheets; why should we settle for anything less than the best? But assembling the perfect sleep space can be challenging—and pricey—with so many options from stores and online retailers. To help you get started on your personal nighttime sanctuary, we spoke to retail experts and home decor pros about the chains that sell the best quality sheets....

8 Cocktails Bartenders Say They Would Never Order bogdanhoda / Shutterstock Bartenders avoid ordering certain cocktails for a number of reasons, be it out of respect for busy staff caught in the middle of a rush or fear of being judged for wanting to drink something that might seem basic or uncool. Regardless of the rationale, there are a select few drinks that seasoned bar professionals and mixologists unanimously steer clear of....

8 Surprising Signs You Have a High IQ Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock IQ tests measure one’s intellectual abilities and potential, also known as one’s “intelligence quotient.” Rather than testing for taught knowledge, these tests reveal insights about your mental faculties by evaluating abstract reasoning, language, processing speed, visual-spatial understanding, memory, mathematical reasoning, and more. Though IQ tests are not uncontroversial—many believe them to carry biases or primarily measure motivation —they may suggest higher or lower overall intelligence compared with one’s peers....

8 Things You Should Never Ask Guests to Bring, Etiquette Experts Say SeventyFour / Shutterstock “What can I bring?” is usually the response you get from a guest after inviting them to your home. You might be tempted to respond with, “Nothing, just yourself!” But what if you actually need something? “Most people do not turn up empty-handed when they arrive at someone’s home,” says Lisa Mirza Grotts , a San Francisco-based etiquette expert ....

9 Best HomeGoods Finds a Pro Organizer Always Buys Eric Glenn/Shutterstock I go to HomeGoods at least once a week, as do all my professional organizer and interior decorator friends. If you know what to buy, the store is a fantastic resource for pros, including Shaniece Jones, Professional Organizer and Founder of Closet Therapy(™) . “HomeGoods is my adult version of Toys R’ Us! I am not even kidding, I frequent HomeGoods more times a week than I go to the actual gym,” she tells Best Life....

9 Color Changes to Give Your Hair a Fresh Look for Spring, Stylists Say iStock Spring is the season of new beginnings. You might take this time to clean your house from top to bottom, or start going outside to enjoy nature more often. But if you’re looking for ways to embrace a physical change this season, why not try something new with your tresses? We talked to different stylists to get the scoop on how you can move on from the dreary winter with a bit of dye....

9 Iconic American Diners You Need to Visit Sam Wagner / Shutterstock.com You’re cruising along Route 66 or winding through sleepy mountain towns, and suddenly a neon-lit diner with red vinyl booths calls your name. In 2025, a surge of chef-driven comfort food spots and 24-hour retro hangouts are reviving the classic American diner scene. Whether you’re fueled by nostalgia or just crave a no-nonsense breakfast, these diners deliver sizzling bacon, fluffy pancakes, bottomless coffee, and that cozy community feel....

9 Insider Tips for Playing Slot Machines Without Losing iStock Out of all the games on the casino floor, the slot machine can feel like one of the easiest activities to slip into. All you need to do is sit in front of a brightly lit screen, press a button, and (hopefully) watch as the wheels spin in your favor to produce some major winnings. Unlike card games , the slots seem like they require fewer skills and strategies to memorize....