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10 Ways Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Are Nothing Alike Shutterstock One’s British; one’s American. One woman’s life is consumed by duty; the other is about to shatter centuries of tradition and change the royal family forever. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are both beautiful, stylish, and accomplished women who are living what appear to be fairy-tale lives. But one thing is clear: Meghan is no dupli-Kate. Wikimedia Commons Kate and Meghan are both style stars and have worn outfits that broke the Internet (Kate’s blue Issa dress worn for her engagement announcement; Meghan’s white wrap Line the Label coat for her photocall)....

101-Year-Old Veteran Credits Soda With His Longevity champpixs / iStock When it comes to prolonging your time on Earth, there are a few key ingredients to sustaining a long and healthy life: getting an adequate amount of sleep, exercising regularly, consuming a well-balanced diet , and nurturing your mental health. And while most of us enjoy soda in moderation, we typically don’t think of it as one of these healthy habits....

11 Best Five Below New Arrivals Hitting Shelves This January Photo: Shutterstock; Design; Canva Take my shopping advice, dear readers: Run, don’t walk to Five Below this weekend. The discount retailer just replenished its shelves with new body care essentials, home decor, arts and crafts supplies, and accessories—including a dupe for a very popular luxury handbag. And the best part is, everything is $7 or less. Keep scrolling to shop the 11 best Five Below new arrivals landing in stores this January....

11 Best Home Depot January Sales Starting This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva January presents a special time for shoppers, where a flurry of after-Christmas sales and year-end events can present some pretty enticing opportunities to save. And if you’re hoping to get started on big home projects you have planned for 2026, you might want to consider making Home Depot one of your first stops. The home improvement retailer is slashing prices on everything from essential tools to home decor and appliances, with some marked down for as much as $1,100....

11 Best New Aldi Home Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Are you looking for some new items to spruce up your living spaces? Aldi is dropping some new home decor finds this week, and they are sure to sell out fast. From matching throw pillows and blankets to holiday candles galore and even serving items for food, there is something for everyone. What should you buy? Here are the 11 best new Aldi home decor finds hitting shelves this week....

11 Best New Costco Arrivals Hitting Shelves Mid-Month Shutterstock Are you curious what’s new at Costco ? With the holidays behind us, the warehouse is filling up with fresh finds, ranging from cozy indoor furniture and home goods to outdoor gazebos for entertaining. Even the top Costco social media influencers were pleasantly surprised by what they discovered on recent shopping trips. What is new at your local store? Here are the 11 best new Costco arrivals hitting shelves mid-month....

11 Best New Five Below Gift Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design; Canva Holiday gift shopping can be tricky business. But luckily, you can find an eclectic variety of games, pet toys, makeup, and themed gift sets at Five Below, and at a relatively affordable price, too. (That’s what we call a win-win!) Start checking people off your list with these gift finds below. RELATED: 7 Best New Five Below Name-Brand Dupes ....

11 Best New Five Below Gift Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Don’t sleep on Five Below . The discount retailer’s new arrivals section is brimming with nostalgia games, wellness products, and even Stanley tumbler dupes (yeah, you read that right!). With the holidays quickly approaching, Five Below is making gift-shopping more accessible for patrons, whether you’re sourcing presents for your kids, friends, or coworkers. Take a peek at some of this week’s new arrivals below....

11 Best New Kirkland’s Home Decor Finds Hitting Shelves in February Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Punxsutawney Phil may be predicting six more weeks of winter, but Kirkland’s is already in full spring mode—and honestly, so am I. The home decor retailer has bid adieu to its flocked wreaths and plaid blankets in exchange for floral dinnerware, rattan decor, and lots of florals. Ready to shop? Discover the 11 best new Kirkland’s home decor items hitting shelves in February below....

11 Best New QVC Christmas Finds Dropping Online This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Halloween has come and gone, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. So in a nutshell, Christmas is basically here—A.K.A., we won’t judge if your Christmas tree is already up and your fridge is stocked with all things peppermint. If you have the Christmas decorating itch, make sure you take a looksie at QVC, which has everything from holiday bed sheets, table decor, stockings, and faux winter greenery....

11 TJ Maxx Finds on Sale to Grab Before the Year Is Over Shutterstock With the stress of gift-giving season behind us, the week between Christmas and New Year’s is the perfect time to shop for whatever you didn’t get underneath the Christmas tree. T.J. Maxx is a great place to start. The discount department store, which sells everything from home decor and furniture to clothing and bath and skincare products, has received many excellent items this month....

12 “Fake Health Foods” to Stop Eating If You Want to Lose Weight, Fitness Expert Says New Africa / Shutterstock When you’re trying to lose weight , grocery shopping can be an endless challenge. Even if you’re trying to avoid “bad” foods, opting for healthier choices and ingredients, you might not realize that some products you think are nutritious—thanks to clever advertising and marketing strategies—aren’t actually healthy at all. What you may be eating are “fake health foods,” according to fitness expert Michael Smoak ....

12 Best All-Inclusive Cruises, According to Travel Experts Peter Cripps / Shutterstock Summer vacations are a time to relax and recharge, not stress about planning and itineraries. That’s why many travelers love booking an all-inclusive cruise, which takes care of all the leg work for you and offers exciting options to explore the ship and different destinations around the world. “All-inclusive cruises are perfect for adventurous travelers who really want to do it all on their cruise—experience a shore excursion in every port, indulge in every specialty dining option, and sample a variety of creative cruise cocktails,” says Alisha dos Santos , a family travel blogger behind Adventure-Seeking Mom ....

12 Best New TJ Maxx Clothing Under $20 Flying Off Shelves This Week Shutterstock TJ Maxx is absolutely slaughtering the game when it comes to massive markdowns and high fashion finds, and plenty of these things are truly selling like hotcakes and almost gone so if you do fall in love, snap these things up. There are Charles David faux fur trimmed maroon shoes that should be $200 but are $20, some holiday party bags you might only wear twice and some usual suspect sweaters....

12 Essential Oils That Help You Relax, Aromatherapy Experts Say AmyLv / Shutterstock Finding moments of zen between work, family, friends, and errands isn’t always easy. Even when we do have time for relaxation, our racing thoughts are often too close for comfort. But while lounging on the couch or taking a bath to enjoy some “me” time are great options, you may also want to introduce a fragrance to help you truly unwind....

15 Killer Style Accessories You Never Knew You Needed Tissot For truly refined style, you don’t just need a well-tailored suit, a spit-shined pair of Oxfords, or a grooming regimen more strict than the military’s. No, when it comes to true sartorial mastery, it’s the little things that matter most. You know: suave lapel pins, luxe phone cases, luxurious luggage tags, museum-worthy watches—the tiny flourishes that only an eagle-eyed attention to detail will pick up on....

15 Life-Changing Laundry Folding Tips Shutterstock For many people, doing laundry is such an integral part of the usual routine that it’s practically done on autopilot. However, there are plenty of ways to make those laundry duties—which occupy about 77 minutes per week for the average American, by the way—go a whole lot smoother (literally). Before you toss another load in the wash, learn how professional organizers keep their homes looking spic-and-span, with minimal time commitment, by boning up on these life-changing laundry tips....

15 Signs You’re Old-Fashioned Do you often find yourself longing for the good old days? Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong decade? Do you ever find yourself staring at your phone and saying, “Man, life was so much easier before you came around?” Yes, living an old-fashioned life has a major appeal, especially in a time where it’s become normal to yell at a faceless woman named Alexa to “buy more cat food....

16 Biggest Regrets People Have After Turning 50—And How to Prevent Them Ulf Wittrock/Shutterstock Turning fifty—and beyond—often brings clarity: the past is unchangeable, but tomorrow is wide open. A 2024 AARP survey found that 6 in 10 Americans over 50 wish they’d hit pause on certain earlier decisions, especially financial ones. Yet 80% say they’re more confident in creating change now than ever before. “If you get to the end of your life with no regrets at all, you probably haven’t lived that interesting a life,” Karl Pillemer , a gerontologist at Cornell University, told TODAY back in 2017 about his conversations with older Americans....

16 Challenges of Dating in Your 50s—and How to Overcome Them Inside Creative House / Shutterstock Remember when dating was about meeting a potential mate through a friend and getting to know them over dinner and a movie? Well, if you’re dating in your 50s, you know that it can be so much more complicated than this idyllic scene of your younger years. You might be reemerging on the dating scene following a long hiatus, perhaps after being divorced or widowed—only to find that the rules (and technology) of the game have changed....