Available in a whopping 28 shades, this full coverage, oil-free foundation easily blends into the skin and lasts all day. All that for a drugstore price? We’ll take five. To buy: $9; target.com. This innovative liquid-to-powder formula not only disguises oil but absorbs it, making makeup last all day long even on the slickest of skin. To buy: $56; nordstrom.com. This foundation is like adding a fresh new layer of skin....

Here are a few tips on how to broaden your palate and pick the best whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling wines for the season, according to sommelier Christopher Hoel, founder of Harper’s Club and expert wine curator for Wine Insiders and Martha Stewart Wine Co. Pair them with sunglasses, 65 degree days, and the smell of fresh-cut flowers. Pour yourself a glass as you fire up your grill for the first time this year....

It’s fun to get creative with gift giving by presenting teachers with something more personalized to their tastes—that way, they’ll know how much you appreciate their incredibly hard work and commitment. If you’re choosing a gift for your kid’s teacher, let your child get involved. They’ll have some good ideas about what their teacher likes—and they can add a sentimental touch to the teacher’s gift by creating a personalized thank-you note or drawing....

I’d seen ads for this smart alarm clock pop up on my Instagram feed, but it took me a while to actually purchase it. I was originally waiting for a sale, but I ended up buying it at full price. It was a bit more than I was hoping to spend on an alarm clock that might not prevent me from oversleeping—but after it woke me up immediately for a few days in a row, I realized it was 100 percent worth the price....

To buy: $36 with coupon (was $46); amazon.com. The cute dress is made with a rayon and polyester blend, giving it a soft texture and a lightweight feel you’ll be thankful for on warm days. One shopper who loves the quality of the material even confessed that it is “much softer than [they] expected.” The dress also has a good amount of stretch, allowing you to move freely for a comfortable experience....

“It would have been a lot cheaper to tear it down,” Rob admits. But as the proud new owner of a historic Prairie School home, dreams of a fabulous renovation danced in his head. Yes, the place had fallen on hard times. Yes, many of its historical elements had been covered up. “It had been 1980s-ized,” Rob says. “But I think if you live in Chicago, you should live in a home that honors this area’s architectural roots....

This is why the experts at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) suggest getting ahead on spring landscaping ideas and updates. “Early spring is a great time of year to start envisioning how you want to enjoy your landscape in the coming months,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs at NALP. “If you are looking at making any larger investments in your property—the installation of a patio, a fire feature, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor lighting—late winter and early spring would be a good time to talk with landscape professionals about the enhancements you’d like to make to your space....

Flavored Butters and Cheeses “During the coming year, I see artisanal butters and infusing butters, along with different cheeses like feta and goat cheese, being on the rise,” says Gee Cuyugan, executive chef of Mercat a la Planxa, a Catalan-inspired tapas restaurant in Chicago. This natural (and more practical) evolution from the butter board makes a lot of sense—compound butters and goat cheeses are aesthetically pleasing and offer a flavor boost without a ton of effort or additional ingredients....

The Zevo flying insect trap plugs right into an outlet and actually lures flying bugs to their demise. Instead of releasing toxic sprays or odors, the trap emits blue and UV lights in the back of the device, attracting the flies. Once they’re drawn to the light, there’s a sticky trap cartridge waiting for them, eliminating your pest problem with minimal effort on your part. To buy: $30 (was $38); amazon....

1. Flexible Lighting As the kitchen continues to transform into a multifunctional space, lighting plays a key role. “Lighting controls, and the ability to adjust your light to the task at hand, is an important trend,” says Greg Martin, creative director of design at Kichler Lighting. “This could be as simple as the ability to dim light levels or as complex as app-controlled color temperature and light intensity.” According to the 2022 Design Trends Report by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), app- and voice-controlled lighting will be as popular as traditional dimmers and motion-sensing lighting in the coming year....

The Bedsure linen sheet set is made from 100 percent French linen. The fabric is both breathable and cooling to create the best kind of sleep environment. The sheet set comes with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillow cases, and you can choose to order it in twin, queen, king, or California king sizes in four neutral shades like beige and white. To buy: From $90 with coupon (was from $130); amazon....

I know the feeling. You are dying to go on a vacation but a vacation with a toddler is not quite the same vacation you went on pre-kids. I’ve had that feeling way too many times since having my son in 2013 and have finally found a place that I feel like is the perfect vacation spot for families, families with toddlers, and even just adults looking for something new to try out....

So when I stayed at an Airbnb cabin over the winter that was stocked with the coziest teddy blankets I had ever experienced, I knew I had to get one immediately. I was bracing myself for how much one of these might cost me, but lo and behold, the tag read Room Essentials. (Yes, Room Essentials, as in the very affordable Target line most commonly associated with dorm room decor and starter apartments....

The Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Throw Blanket is made from ultra-soft microfiber that will keep you warm while remaining breathable. The fabric has a plush feel but it won’t shrink, pill, or wrinkle. Plus, it’s machine washable, making it a convenient pick to add to your home. The blanket measures 54 inches x 72 inches, so it’s large enough to curl up in comfortably. If you don’t look hard enough, you might miss this sale, since only select colors are discounted right now: camel, dark oak, chestnut, thyme, and white....

There are several items that will ease you into fall, like this high-neck maxi dress that is perfect for both August happy hours and early fall game days with a shacket or cardigan. T-shirts and blouses—including a cropped tee, a puffed-sleeve blouse, and a long-sleeve boat-neck tee—can be paired with skirts and linen pants in hot temperatures, and jeans and flannels when the leaves change. There’s even a button-down poplin shirt, a capsule work-wear wardrobe classic, available for just $24....

This DIY room spray kit from Wholesale Supplies Plus offers light notes of cashmere, sweet vanilla, and wood for a soft and inviting holiday home scent. The Cozy Cashmere Room Spray DIY Kit allows you to customize the strength of the fragrance by concocting the formula yourself. If you’re not much of a hands-on crafter, the room spray is easy to make in under 30 minutes. In order to enjoy the relaxing scent of woodsy vanilla, all you have to do is heat the unscented, paraben-free body splash base for 30 seconds in the microwave, mix 96 milliliters of the modifier and 24 milliliters of the fragrance oil in a mixing bowl, and let it sit for two minutes....

Sure, you could bake a cake from a mix or buy one from your local bakery. But shortcut cakes—even those beauties purchased pre-frosted and adorned with corner rosettes—just don’t taste that good. To be clear, presented with cake of any kind, I will eat it. Gratefully. But shortcut cakes are either too sweet for my taste or, sadly, a sugar-flavored vehicle for too-sweet frosting. That’s why I use this birthday cake recipe to customize my ideal cake....

Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Gunawan knew she wanted a space that could accommodate frequent guests. “For me, I needed a guest room for when I have friends coming over from Singapore, but I also wanted the space to be useful when I didn’t have guests, instead of being limited to just a guest bedroom. I rarely drink alcohol and enjoy having people over for tea instead. I have tea and sweets with friends very often and decided to come up with the idea of a multifunctional space, one that could serve as a guest room but also as a flexible space to have tea with friends or read,” she explains....

The Mubin buffalo plaid rug may seem stylish, unassuming, and cute even, but it’s capable of keeping the dirtiest things from being tracked all around your home. And with prices starting at just $14, you can’t really go wrong. Several shoppers mentioned in reviews layering it beneath a wiry brown mat for extra coverage, but don’t get it twisted: It’s a sturdy rug all on its own. To buy: From $14; amazon....

Three Ships is a woman-owned, high-quality, affordable, and sustainable skincare brand that harnesses the power of naturally-derived ingredients. I read tons of reviews and was intrigued by the fact that other sensitive-skinned folks saw astounding results without irritation. The brand offered me a sample to try about a month ago, and it’s been in my skincare rotation since. You can grab a jar of 30 sets (or 60 patches) of the Brighter Days Eye Masks for $29, but for today only, Three Ships’ Cyber Monday BOGO Sale means you can buy one and get one free....