Puppy-Proof Your Space Before you bring that ball of fluff into your life, make sure you’ve done a sweep of potentially hazardous spots, taking care to check every corner. For example, cleaning supplies, medications, valuable household items, and anything else that could be harmful to your pet should be safely stowed away somewhere inaccessible to them. Dr. Venator names things like toothpaste or chewing gum, which may contain artificial sweeteners like Xylitol that are toxic for pets....

Researchers found that before flowers were open, bees without other food sources started making small holes in plant leaves. Rather than eating the leaves, the insects did this so the flowers would bloom up to 30 days ahead of schedule. Initially, researchers at ETH Zürich, a public research university in Zürich, Switzerland, made the discovery by accident. They were observing how bees respond to different smells but began noticing tiny holes in the leaves of the plants in their study....

Prior to COVID, I had been living in a tiny Manhattan apartment for eight years. I had no reason to own outdoor furniture, but that still didn’t stop me from scrolling through pages and pages of the Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel sites and thinking, “someday.” Fast forward a year and a half into the pandemic and here I am, living in the countryside of Connecticut with plenty of outdoor space....

Below, you’ll find sales on skincare products from top brands like Origins and Avlon as well as makeup from drugstore royalty Revlon, Rimmel, and Maybelline. There are also major discounts on hot hair tools and masks from Conair, Chi, and more. To give your skin a much-needed hydration boost, you can’t go wrong with a collagen-infused facial cream. This popular anti-aging moisturizer from DHC brightens your skin via Vitamin C and smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles thanks to ingredients like collagen, and rapeseed and jojoba oils....

Peace Out has attracted a loyal following to its expansive line of targeted treatments that boast ease of use and fast results, and the latest addition is no exception. The all-over face stick is the perfect pairing to the existing Retinol Eye Stick, a product that took the internet by storm after its release earlier this year. Both products are packaged in a lipstick-like bullet that offers mess-free application, but there are a number of additional benefits that set the Retinol Face Stick apart from its counterpart....

It’s a very common misconception that all the nutrients are found in the potato skin. “Nothing could be further from the truth,” says Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN. “More than half of the nutrients are found within the potato itself.” According to Brown-Riggs, the only nutrient significantly impacted when the skin is removed is fiber, and it’s only by 1 gram. “A medium (5.3 ounce) russet potato contains 2 grams of fiber with the skin, and 1 gram of fiber without the skin,” she says....

These brands grew with word-of-mouth praise, becoming many on the Internet’s go-to places to find everything from towels and bedding to celeb-loved jumpsuits and all-in-one pans. But now, there’s a new disruptive DTC game in town. Meet Quince, the fresh San Francisco-based retailer that offers affordable prices on items like cashmere sweaters, Turkish bath towels, and Italian leather bags—all at 50 to 80 percent off traditional retail prices. In the crowded DTC space, chief executive officer and co-founder Sid Gupta believes that Quince stands out for selling high-quality products that are competitive with other leading brands on the market at much more affordable costs....

Rainbow eucalyptus trees are native to tropical regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. And there are a few places in the southernmost parts of the U.S. where you can see them growing. Rainbow eucalyptus is an evergreen tree with spear-shaped, silvery-green leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers. The most stunning feature is the trunk, which grows rainbow bark in shades of green, blue, orange, red, and purple....

Cheesy Potato and Pancetta Bake If this recipe understands one thing, it’s that there’s no sense pulling any punches with a potato bake. Here, you’ll blanket waxy potatoes—like red new potatoes or gold fingerlings—with layers of melted fontina cheese and a cream-infused, pancetta-onion mixture that redefines decadence. Maple Sweet Potatoes With Spicy Pecan Praline There are two kinds of people: people who want their sweet potatoes, well, sweet, and those who want them savory....

Think of it as a reboot and a chance to not only make your workspace healthier, but also make it more pleasant and efficient. By the way, these tips work for tidying up study areas and workspaces at home too! What You’ll Need: Empty boxesTrash canDisposable electrostatic dustersVacuumDisinfecting wipesMicrofiber clothIsopropyl alcoholSmall soft-bristled brushDishwashing liquid How to Deep-Clean and Declutter Your Workspace: Sort and declutter Start at one side of your workspace and move in a clockwise motion....

As a long-time fan of the brand, with almost everything on my bed being from Casper, I jumped at the opportunity to test out the new Casper Foam Pillow with Snow Technology myself. While I’m not typically a fan of memory foam pillows, gravitating instead to my huggable Casper Down Pillow that I’ve had for almost a year, the impressive cooling features got me curious. So I tested the new foam pillow next to my trusty down pillow from the same brand for 10 straight nights—here’s how it played out....

Curél released its Extreme Dry Hand Relief hand cream last year, and once I got my hands on a sample (pardon the pun), I couldn’t get enough of it. A small dollop of the lotion goes a long way and quickly absorbs into the skin. But what’s most impressive to me is that it doesn’t leave behind an oily residue on your hands once it’s properly rubbed in. That way, you can get back to whatever you were doing without waiting for your hands to dry....

To buy: $50 (was $70); amazon.com. Hundreds of five-star reviewers have declared it their sneaker of choice for servers, nurses, and workout enthusiasts alike, each spending hours at a time on their feet. Featuring Under Armour’s highly responsive charged cushioning technology, this auspicious design ensures less impact and enhanced bounce back with every stride, so your joints and feet are less stressed. The top-seller’s rubber outsole shields those high-impact areas of your feet while the durable leather overlays lock in your feet for stability, and the lightweight mesh top provides breathability and ventilation....

The rugs feature monkeys, tropical birds, intricate Persian patterns, vintage 1970s-inspired paisley prints, and more. Many of the designs are vibrant and multi-colored—which is to be expected from a woman who has firmly stated, “Color can raise the dead.” However, there are a few more muted and monochrome options for those looking for a rug to be a side show, not the main attraction. Shop our favorites from the conversation-starting collection, below....

The Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer is exactly what it appears to be. The formula is packed with botanical ingredients like hyaluroset complex—which is the brand’s “signature alternative” to hyaluronic acid that works to plump fine lines and smooth uneven texture—squalane for intense moisture, edelweiss extract for “twice the antioxidant power” of vitamin C, and red rice extract to shield from free radicals. Together, these ingredients not only work to deeply hydrate skin, but also collaborate to repair, nurture, and protect it....

Thanks to the Patchology Happy Place gel patches, you only need five minutes to give your under-eye area some care. Infused with hydrating and exfoliating ingredients, the patches gradually improve the appearance of dark circles over time. As for immediate results, one Ulta shopper reported noticing brighter skin, while another said that it reduced morning eye puffiness. Patchology suggests that within two to four days, you should notice a reduction in puffiness and darkness....

And yet, the interior was a different story. The house has a small footprint, and its original layout was far from efficient—which was made to feel more cramped with lots of stone work and dark colors. The living room did happen to have vaulted ceilings, though, it just needed to show them off more. “We knew the doors, windows, paint, and color scheme were going to play a huge role in this project,” DeSanti continues....

The owners considered a few options, including an addition that seemed like an overly expensive endeavor and a makeshift office in the guest room, which worked fine enough for one. But when Longchamps and their contractor at Freedom General Services came along, they saw potential in overhauling an entirely different problem area in their home to solve this issue, making for the possibility of a win-win renovation. “The old laundry room was a classic early ’90s design....

But if there’s one pair of shorts that have completely changed my mind and jumped to the top of my outfit rotation this season, it’s Spanx’s On-the-Go 6-inch shorts; they’re seriously some of the most flattering bottoms I’ve ever put on. The shorts, which the brand sent to me to try, impressed me in how they mold to my curves in all the right places. The black colorway also immediately sold out after being released in April, but thankfully the style is mostly back in stock now....

We have a bunch of Star Wars fans in our house and other than watching all the Star Wars movies, we needed some other fun Star Wars party games to do for May the Fourth next week! One of our favorite things to do during dinner (or any other meal these days) is ask would you rather questions. From Disney would you rather questions to ones without themes, they’re a great distraction from everything else going on....