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6 Ways to Make Your Lawn Maintenance-Free NinaMalyna / Shutterstock If you’re like many Americans, you may find that tending to your lawn can be a deeply rewarding experience. In fact, regularly mowing your grass can improve your physical health, boost your mood, and strengthen your connection with neighbors. However, if your lawn requires perpetual maintenance, it can transform a hobby you love into an obligation you dread. Those many hours spent cutting grass or pulling weeds under a glaring sun can quickly become a chore you’d eagerly avoid....

7 Best Hobby Lobby New Arrivals Hitting Shelves Right Now Shutterstock Hobby Lobby is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only does the arts and crafts store sell everything you need for your artwork, craft projects, and floral design ventures, but its aisles are also full of holiday decorations, home design must-haves, and gifts galore. What should you shop for now that October is almost half over? Here are the 7 best new Hobby Lobby arrivals hitting shelves mid-month....

7 Best New Aldi Christmas Gifts for Kids Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Are you shopping for kids this holiday season? Don’t bother visiting a toy store! Aldi has so many great gift options for children, all under $25. In the recent Upcoming Aldi Finds, highlighting products set to hit stores the week of November 19, there are so many fabulous finds for younger folks, ranging from flashlight books and slime to Barbie dolls and interactive dinosaurs....

7 Best New Aldi Storage Finds Landing in Aisles This Week Shutterstock Brace yourself: Aldi is getting in many storage and organization must-haves next week. The quickly growing grocery store continues expanding its home offerings, recently dropping furniture pieces, artwork, and even Anthro duplicate mirrors. I have also noticed an increase in other home items, including shoe racks, bathroom shelves, and pantry bins and organizers. What should you shop for when the next shipment of goodies arrives at your local store?...

7 Best New Costco Home Finds Hitting Warehouses This Week Shutterstock Have you heard the jokes about people walking into Costco for a $5 rotisserie chicken and walking out with a big-screen television? There’s a reason we all laugh: It’s hard to walk into the megastore for groceries and walk out without several random items, ranging from home goods to clothing and even electronics. Costco is one of my go-to spots for everything for my home and kitchen, ranging from rugs (name brands and also dupes) and furniture pieces to kitchen gadgets and even major appliances....

7 Best New Old Navy Christmas Jammies Hitting Stores This Week Shutterstock/Old Navy As Mariah Carey will say in just a few days, “It’s tiiiiime.” The holiday season is ahead of us, and if you plan to take holiday photos for your Christmas cards wearing matching family pajamas, you’d better buy them now. I always wait too late, and all the size and pattern combinations are already sold out. The Old Navy website and store has already gotten a bunch of options in stock, whether you want joggers, shorts, or leggings....

7 Best New Target Winter Coats Landing in Stores This Week Shutterstock We know it’s immerse yourself in a world of baking shows where the biggest stress is making a macaron tower season, but you have to go out, and it’s best to do it in some dreamy outerwear. Target has some very out of the box styles that just hit the site, and we’re 100% here for it. From a collared faux suede coat that’s scoring people compliments to a coat that takes inspiration from a down comforter to a coat that’s actually a trench coat and a sweatshirt in one, this list is full of all different kinds of options....

7 Best New TJ Maxx Gifts Under $10 Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock If you are on a $10 gift budget, it might not seem like enough money to get a memorable gift. However, T.J. Maxx has a surprising number of goodies under that price point to help you spread cheer, whether shopping for a birthday, holiday, or trinket gift. From amazing-smelling candles and gorgeous glassware to picture frames galore, you will find something for everyone on your list....

7 Best Williams Sonoma Early Black Friday Deals Starting This Week Photo: iStock; Design: Canva If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to refresh your kitchen or upgrade a few high-end home staples, Williams Sonoma is kicking off the season early. The retailer just launched a wave of early Black Friday deals , and the savings are big enough to rival the main event. From coveted cookware and countertop appliances to luxe entertaining essentials, these markdowns are already moving fast....

7 Celebrities You Forgot Had Been “Canceled” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/damon-main-e1681405542771.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=“Matt Damon at the premiere of “Beauty and the Beast” in 2017 - 1”> Tinseltown / Shutterstock No one wants to be canceled, but many “canceled” celebrities have fared pretty well after the initial backlash. Of course, there are a few stars who’ve disappeared from the limelight after facing allegations or intense criticism, but others have been able to successfully move on with their careers....

7 Cold Plunge Benefits for Your Health Shutterstock If you’re thinking about joining the Polar Bear Club by taking a cold plunge, you might be in for a real shock. That is to say that your body will experience a surprising level of physical stress, resulting in a range of physiological changes —potentially good and bad. Experts explain that there are both risks and benefits to submerging yourself under icy cold water and that it’s important to weigh these with the help of your doctor—not just the growing chorus of social media influencers who swear by the practice....

7 New Netflix Movies Everyone Will Be Watching This September Netflix The weather may not feel like fall yet, but with school back in session and lifeguards packed up for the season, your day-to-day is probably looking a little different this week—and we’d venture to guess that includes at least a little more TV time. If you can’t commit to an entire binge-worthy series , Netflix has a slew of new movies out this month that’ll help ease you out of beach season and into cozy season....

7 Surprising Signs You Have a Vitamin K Deficiency, Doctors Say iStock Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that your body needs in order to stop bleeding by helping to clot your blood. It also aids in wound healing, protecting against heart disease, and building strong bones. The vast majority of vitamin K deficiencies are found in newborn babies and infants, and are especially likely to occur when a baby has not received a vitamin K shot at birth....

7 Walmart Storage Finds Reviewers Say “Work Wonders” in Small Spaces Shutterstock Are you looking for storage essentials to organize a small space? Walmart has endless storage solutions and sensational deals. Whether you are hoping to utilize under-bed space or get a closet together, there are items for you. Here are 7 Walmart storage finds reviewers say “work wonders” in small spaces. Walmart Use your under-bed area if you have a higher-rise bed but little space....

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Go to Bed Earlier Dean Drobot/iStock Consistently getting a good night’s sleep —between seven and nine hours per night—is important to maintaining optimal health. In fact, a healthy sleep schedule is known to boost your mood, stave off chronic illness, help maintain cognitive function, and more. Going to bed early is one way to help ensure that you’re getting adequate rest, experts say. However, a 2014 survey revealed that while the majority of Americans go to sleep between 10 p....

83 Math Jokes and Puns That Will Make Everyone Laugh Shutterstock / Billion Photos The world of math is far removed from the world of jokes —unless you’re joking about how unbearable math is, of course! Sure, basic arithmetic is tolerable enough, but it’s all downhill from there. So, whether you’ve long put Geometry 101 behind you or are currently trudging through a challenging math class, try to find some humor in the situation....

9 Best New HomeGoods Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock In the words of Mariah Carey: It’s TIME! HomeGoods has started getting in its holiday collection. As you probably already know, our favorite home decor and furnishing discount store doesn’t have an actual website where you can browse and purchase items. However, it did share a bunch of photos on social media this week , giving shoppers a sneak peek of what to expect on their next shopping trip....

9 U.S. National Parks That Are Always Free to Visit iStock The U.S. National Park System is beloved for providing relatively easy access to some of the most pristine natural beauty you’ll find anywhere. But even though taking in the great outdoors may make you feel free, entrance to many of the popular sites is not. With the exception of a few select days of the year, many of the 63 national parks charge an admission fee to help pay for basic upkeep and staffing....

A Spoonful of Microplastics Could Be Stuck in Your Brain, Disturbing New Study Finds Shutterstock The evidence of the harmful effects of using plastic in our everyday lives is mounting. A disturbing new study has revealed an increase in micro- and nanoplastics in human brains, with levels 50% higher than those previously observed in 2016—equalling the size of an entire plastic spoon. Researchers from the University of New Mexico analyzed brain samples from recent autopsies and found that plastic particles are accumulating in human tissue at an alarming rate....

Albertsons and Kroger Share Full List of 579 Stores Being Sold—Here’s Where David Tonelson / Shutterstock After many years of jumping through hoops, it appears the merger between Kroger and Albertsons is one step closer to hitting the pavement. The $24.6 billion deal was first announced in Oct. 2022 and was estimated to affect more than 710,000 store associates, 4,966 storefronts, 66 distribution centers, 52 manufacturing plants, 3,972 pharmacies, and 2,015 gas stations....