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5 Quick Ways to Get Rid of Kitchen Smells Before Guests Come Over LightField Studios / Shutterstock You and your family spend a significant amount of time in the kitchen: It’s where you head first in the morning for coffee, where you prepare dinner at night, and simply a comfortable communal space . Because it gets so much use, it’s only natural that the kitchen develops unpleasant odors at times. But while life gets busy and cleaning takes a backseat, it’s crucial to address and get rid of kitchen smells before guests come over ....

5 Times You’re Mistakenly Accusing Someone of Gaslighting Srdjan Randjelovic / Shutterstock “Gaslighting” is now a common component of our vocabulary. It was even named Merriam-Webster’s 2022 Word of the Year , defined as “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone especially for one’s own advantage.” According to Merriam-Webster, the term is derived from a 1938 play called Gaslight , where a man attempts to make his wife believe she is going crazy by telling her the gaslights in their home aren’t really dimming....

5 Tips for Wearing Blouses Over 60, Stylists Say Ground Picture / Shutterstock When a T-shirt is too casual, but a button-down shirt is too stuffy, you likely reach for a blouse—and with good reason. Blouses are easy to dress up or down, comfortable to wear throughout the seasons, suitable for any age, and never go out of style. “The right blouse can highlight your best features and be worn in many different combinations to maximize your wardrobe,” says Amrita Harbajan , a certified image consultant ....

50 Genius Products That Will Improve Your Life Image via Williams Sonoma The average American is swimming in stuff, with a staggering 300,000 items in the average U.S. home. But what if, instead of buying more things, we just bought smarter? If you’re looking to make your life easier, more efficient, and more fun without breaking the bank, we’ve rounded up 50 genius products under $50 that make the perfect addition to any home....

6 Best Hair Coloring Tips for Winter, According to the Pros Wavebreakmedia / iStock Colder temperatures are here, but that doesn’t mean your hair has to look drab. As easily as you switch from a summer wardrobe to a winter one, you can change your hair color—your locks may just require a little more TLC . With that in mind, we spoke to stylists about their best hair coloring tips for winter....

6 Expert Tips on Getting Sun Without Aging Yourself Shutterstock Every now and then, we all like to get out in the sun. Whether we’re on a tropical vacation, reading in the park, or simply walking around town with friends, the sun’s rays provide both warmth and happiness. However, it’s not all fun and games. Sun damage is serious—and can cause everything from skin cancer to signs of aging such as wrinkles, skin thinning, and a loss of elasticity....

6 Paint Colors That Will Boost Your Mood, According to Experts Best smile studio / Shutterstock There’s a good chance that your favorite spa is painted a calming blue or green. Likewise, your local bakery may have bubblegum pink walls, and your gym might be accented with bright reds or yellows. This is no accident: Color theory has a lot to do with our feelings and how we perceive our environment, so business owners put a lot of thought in finding just the right shade....

6 Signs You’re Paying the IRS More Than You Should Be, Experts Warn Shutterstock / Dragon Images Filing taxes can be a complicated process, even if you find the best software for your needs or hire some professional help. But forking over too much cash when it comes time to pay up is adding insult to injury. So, how can you tell that you’re paying the IRS more than you need to?...

6 Things You Should Never Store in Your Closet, According to Experts tartanparty / Shutterstock Your closet offers valuable storage space for much of your everyday apparel—and better yet, makes all your clothing easy to find so you can put outfits together in a cinch. However, while a closet is a great place to put certain essentials—say, skirts, dress shirts, and suiting—not everything belongs in there. According to experts, there are certain garments and other items that should never go in your closet, either because storing them there could be detrimental to your belongings or because they take up too much room....

7 Best Fall Foliage Trees to Peep in Your Region Shutterstock Throw on your favorite cozy sweater and grab a pumpkin spice latte for the road—it’s leaf-peeping season! Several regions, including the Rocky Mountains and the Midwest, are expected to hit peak foliage this month. The most beautiful places to see fall foliage this year are linked to the type of tree species in that area. So before you go mapping your fall road trip , bookmark these trees for the best views....

7 Best New Aldi Finds Shoppers Can Grab Starting This January Image by Katarzyna from Pixabay/Shutterstock It’s going to be an exciting month for Aldi shoppers. The latest installment of Upcoming Aldi Finds features all the hottest items set to hit the store’s aisles starting the week of January 7. These include Valentine’s Day decorations and gifts, cozy clothing sets, and viral furniture finds. What should you prepare to add to your cart?...

7 Best New Aldi Gifts for Kids Hitting Shelves Next Week Shutterstock One of my favorite things about shopping at Aldi is that you never know what you might find. The grocery store sells literally almost everything imaginable, from gourmet cheese and candy to furniture and toys. One of my least favorite things? If you find something there on a shopping trip, there’s a good chance it will be gone by your next visit to the store....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Finds to Boost Productivity This Month Shutterstock Whether you are a student, worker, or retired person, September always seems like a good month to get organized and boost productivity. Dollar Tree is a great place to shop for small, inexpensive items that can make a big difference in personal organization, motivation, and productivity. We scoured the store’s aisles, and here are seven Dollar Tree finds to boost productivity this month....

7 Best New Dollar Tree Storage Finds Shoppers Are Grabbing Right Now Shutterstock I have been in full organization mode recently. Any professional organizer will tell you that in order to get super organized, you need to invest in some storage must-haves. These products can get quite pricy at stores like The Container Store and Target, so I always head to Dollar Tree first. The discount store recently got in many great storage items to help you with all your projects....

7 Best New Sam’s Club Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock It’s all happening: Holiday decorations are flooding into stores. The Sam’s Club website began filling up with many incredible Christmas decorations this morning. From top-of-the-line trees for less and larger-than-life decorations to doormats, ornaments, and wreaths, there are so many great deals to be had at the warehouse. Here are the 7 best new Sam’s Club Christmas decor finds hitting shelves this week....

7 Best New T.J. Maxx Christmas Decor Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Yes, I know it is only mid-September, but the holiday season is starting already—at least at T.J. Maxx . The discount store and its website are flooded with Christmas and holiday-inspired decor, ranging from dishes and bedding to bathmats. My theory is that it’s better to shop early while the best items are in stock than to wait until the last minute and be forced to sift through the leftovers....

7 Home Design Choices That Bring Down Your Mood Srdjan Randjelovic / Shutterstock Making the right home design choices can help you feel perfectly at peace in your everyday environment. And since many Americans spend more time at home now than ever before, this can have a tremendous impact on your mood and well-being. In fact, both mental health experts and interior designers agree that there are a few key mistakes people make that can negatively affect your state of mind....

7 Items You Need in Your Travel Carry-On If You’re Over 50, Experts Say yacobchuk / iStock Over the years, flying with a travel carry-on has become more and more popular . Maybe it’s because carry-ons are cute; maybe it’s because they’re convenient. Or maybe it’s because, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the number of bags mishandled by U.S. air carriers regularly exceeds 1 million (and some years even surpasses 4 million)....

7 Things You Should Never Do at the Hair Salon, Etiquette Experts Say Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock It probably goes without saying that when you go to the salon, you’ll want to arrive on time and tip your stylist . But according to experts, those aren’t the only unspoken rules to follow—there are a slew of things you should also never do at the hair salon. “Because a hair salon is a shared space, other customers will be there to relax and take care of their grooming needs,” says Lisa Mirza Grotts , a certified etiquette professional ....

7 Things Your Heart Will Thank You for Doing, Doctors Say Heart disease is currently the leading cause of mortality in America, accounting for one in every five deaths in the nation. But suffering heart complications is far from a foregone conclusion: There are many things you can do to lower your heart disease risk. “The great news is that there are a number of ways for individuals to improve their heart health,” says Rigved Tadwalkar , MD, a board-certified cardiologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA....