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6 Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Your Smartwatch andreswd/iStock Your smartphone may have become an essential part of your everyday life, but it’s not the only gadget that can make your life easier. A good smartwatch can take a lot of the accessibility of a phone out of your pocket and put it right on your wrist, with even the most basic and affordable models providing features such as step counting, heart rate monitoring, and alerts....

6 Ways to Become a Creative Genius Shutterstock Panic burned wild in the minds of the creatives at PJ Pereira ‘s advertising firm, Pereira & O’Dell. The same brains that had come up with successful media campaigns for Skype, Lego, Corona, Fiat, the Cheesecake Factory, Scrabble, and Reebok now found themselves firing blanks. They had been working for a month on something special for Intel and Toshiba, but the clients kept raising objections....

7 Best Marshalls Home Goods That Interior Designers Love Shutterstock It’s no secret that stores like Marshalls , T.J. Maxx, and HomeGoods are great resources to find cheap but chic home decor for less. However, the stores are also sneaky places to shop for designer and name-brand items, including bath and body products, coffee table books, throw pillows, and even lamps. I recently shopped the new arrival section of Marshalls and was shocked to find so many items that all my interior designer friends are obsessed with....

7 Best New Anthropologie Clothing Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Anthropologie is possibly more known for home objects at this point, and they’re in on the playful jokes . We get the appeal though, the Nutcracker collection was the stuff of sugarplum dreams . But it’s important to breeze past all the pearled velvet fruit and kitsch for some exceptional clothes ideal for the best time of year to really start dressin ....

7 Best New Costco Finds for People Over 50 Shutterstock Costco is a popular place to shop, no matter your age. However, it is especially popular with those over 50. Some items seniors and older adults buy repeatedly offer significant value. Here are 7 new Costco finds for people over 50. Costco Gloria Vanderbilt Women’s Amanda Stretch Denim Jean , available in multiple color washes for just $18.99 a pair, are comfortable for over-50s....

7 Best New Dillard’s Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Social media is an easy way to learn about the best new bargains and viral merchandise. The downside to this is that once something gets put on blast, there’s a very good chance it’ll sell out fast. And that’s exactly what’s happening now with Dillard’s new holiday decor . The items, which range from decorative dishes to ceramic nutcrackers, all have a “vintage” Christmas feel , and shoppers are running to grab them....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Gifts Under $5 Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Dollar Tree is a great gift resource. The discount store sells thousands of items for super cheap prices, including name-brand items and designer dupes. And, where else can you find amazing gift ideas, all under $5, with most under $1.50? There are so many new arrivals this week with gift ideas galore. Here are the 7 best new Dollar Tree gifts under $5 hitting shelves this week....

7 Best New Gifts for Less From HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and More Shutterstock It might seem early to start holiday shopping, but trust me, it’s not. As a shopping editor, I can confirm that lots of people start stockpiling gifts as early as August. In fact, many of the most experienced shoppers I know have already gotten many of the names crossed off their lists. If you want to get started now, head to your favorite discount stores....

7 Best New Gifts for Less From T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls, and More Shutterstock I know it’s only September, but I am already in holiday shopping mode. I like to get mine done on the earlier side, as the season always seems to sneak up on me, and once it does, life suddenly seems way too busy with holiday parties, school concerts, and travel. If you want to start checking some names off your shopping list, we are here to help....

7 Best New Hobby Lobby Fall Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock If you haven’t started decorating for fall, it’s time to get on it! Luckily, Hobby Lobby has everything you need in stores and online to get your home feeling cozy for the next few months. I found many great items in the new arrivals section, from candle rings that double as wreaths to throw pillows and bedding. Here are the 7 best new Hobby Lobby fall decor finds hitting shelves this week....

7 Best New Sephora Finds Shoppers Can Grab Starting This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva If your beauty drawer could use some replenishing, you’re in luck. The makeup and skincare aisles at Sephora are overflowing with new products from trusted brands like Gisou, YSE Beauty, Summer Fridays, and more. We even spotted Selena Gomez ‘s new Rare Beauty perfume and a Hailey Bieber -approved hair texturizing spray. From glossy lip oils to hair styling creams, here are the best new products at Sephora right now....

7 Best Nordstrom Rack Items Hitting Shelves This Month iStock Nordstrom Rack is such a great place to shop to get this season’s hottest products for less. The store and the website are filled with everything from the coziest blankets and sweet-smelling candles to UGG boots and designer clothes for less than retail. New shipments of fall essentials are arriving daily. Here are the 7 best Nordstrom Rack items hitting shelves this month....

7 Best Walmart Lamps That Give a Cozy Glow, According to Interior Decorators Shutterstock Head to Walmart to browse their home goods section if you’re looking for a new lamp to provide a bit of coziness to your home for the season (and beyond). Here are the 7 Best Target Lamps That Give a Cozy Glow according to Todd Harmon, Principal designer, furniture specialist, and co-founder of Harmonia Living and Patio Productions ....

7 Best Walmart Year-End Clearance Sales This Week Shutterstock As someone who shops for a living, I can confirm that Walmart has some of the best sales on everything from clothes and skincare to home items and even Apple products. The holiday sales at the superstore were off the charts. Now that Christmas is over, Walmart is further reducing prices. The “end-of-year” clearance sale just dropped, and 1,000s of items are majorly marked down....

7 Best Women’s Hairstyles That Will Never Go Out of Style iStock Over the years, we’ve seen many “trendy” hairstyles come and go. While we once coveted Farrah Fawcett blowouts and messy buns, we’ve moved on to wolf cuts and slicked-back ponytails . But these newly popular looks will one day be considered retro, too. So if you’re tired of trying to keep track of what’s in and what’s not, you might want to go for a more timeless ‘do instead....

7 House Hunting Tips If You’re Over 60, According to Real Estate Experts Shutterstock / Fabio Camandona Whether you’re planning to retire , relocating to be near family, or just looking to make a lifestyle change, there are plenty of reasons to start house hunting as a senior. And while everyone’s needs and means are different, there’s no denying that there’s an entirely new way of approaching the process later in life....

7 Luxury Designer Deals You Can Score at Costco Right Now Shutterstock Costco is one of the best places to shop for the cheapest eggs, rotisserie chicken, milk, and paper towels in town. However, the warehouse and website are also sneaky spots to find designer and name-brand deals. I was shocked by some of the items selling this week, including a Burberry cashmere scarf, hundreds under retail, and luxury perfume and skincare, also a fraction of the price of other stores....

7 Morning Coffee Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making Shutterstock Coffee is by far the most popular caffeinated drink in the United States, with 66% of Americans drinking the beverage every day. For many, the ritual of making coffee in the morning is an important one, setting the tone for the day—but are you making the most of your brew? Small mistakes can turn coffee from something delicious and energizing to a drink that doesn’t quite hit the spot....

7 New Dollar Tree Cleaning Products So Good Shoppers Will “Fight for Them” Copyright Vivian Tenorio / YouTube When it’s time to restock your household cleaning products , you probably tack them onto the list for your next Costco or Walmart run. But if you don’t have the storage space to purchase wholesale quantities, or you’re looking to score even better bargains, you might want to consider checking out your local Dollar Tree....

7 New Secret Facts About Lisa Marie Presley Revealed Shutterstock Lisa Marie Presley sadly passed away on January 12, 2023 at just 54 years old. New details are emerging of her final months, with insiders saying the singer was overwhelmed with the runup to the Golden Globe awards and stressed out about being seen in public. According to TMZ , Presley felt comfortable during the COVID-19 lockdowns because she could leave her house in a mask, secure in the knowledge people wouldn’t be able to recognize her....