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Incorporate Family Photos Leaving out family photos where they can be admired will remind your entire household of parties, vacations, and gatherings past. To create a display that matches your home decor style, try a gallery wall of enlarged black-and-white photos in sleek black frames for a modern look or polished brass frames (from $21, westelm.com) for a glam effect. Resist the urge to display every single photo in your collection, but curate a few favorites for a more impactful arrangement....

And then, a few months ago, I had my second baby. My breasts, which got modestly bigger during my first pregnancy, got much bigger post-delivery as my milk came in (I’m breastfeeding). My just-OK pre-pregnancy sports bras couldn’t come close to helping me get through workouts with my postpartum breasts. Thanks to breastfeeding, they were wildly different sizes depending on what time of day I exercised and always felt like they weighed 8 pounds each....

ConcealerConcealer is one of those basic makeup essentials to keep on you at all times (just in case). Choose a creamy formula that can hide under-eye circles and uninvited blemishes. FoundationFoundation is, well, the foundation of any makeup routine—basic or elaborate—but you don’t need to slather it all over your face. Just apply in places where you see uneven skin tone or discoloration. If you don’t need as much coverage as a liquid foundation provides or prefer something a little lighter, consider a tinted moisturizer instead....

The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick from Merit is one of the easiest-to-use makeup products I’ve ever tested. And this is coming from someone who often resists wearing foundation or face makeup in general due to the fear of not being able to blend it properly, resulting in an unnatural look. With its lightweight, hydrating formula that genuinely melts into the skin when you blend (without settling into lines or creasing) and buildable coverage, this complexion stick is versatile enough to take the place of various items in your cosmetic bag....

Here’s why: The federal holiday, which takes place annually on the third Monday in January (January 17 in 2022), is a National Day of Service, and, thanks to Congress, has been since 1994. The civil rights icon, who was assassinated in 1968, recognized the power of giving back. In fact, in his 1957 “Conquering Self-Centeredness” speech, Dr. King said, “An individual has not begun to live until he can rise above the narrow horizons of his particular individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity....

So, what’s the first step toward making your dream farmhouse a reality? Choose a house plan that matches your style but can also be customized to fit your family. Below are five of our favorite farmhouse design plans from Southern Living, complete with wrap-around porches and kitchens made for big holiday meals. The best part: Each of these house plans was designed with storage in mind, so your dream farmhouse can be pretty and exceptionally organized....

Caroline had been a strong advocate for herself when working on freelance projects, so when she was approached by a company with an offer for a full-time position, she put her negotiating skills to use and asked for a higher salary than they initially offered. That’s when everything went haywire. “I tried to negotiate, and then the company either ghosted me or rescinded the offer,” Caroline says. “How do I still try and get what I deserve and ask for more, but not do it in a way where it’s going to make a company think ‘you’re not a good fit for our team at all....

Elaine took out more than $100,000 in student loans to help finance her education nearly a decade ago. Even though she’s made a significant dent in what she owes, she still feels like the loan is keeping her from moving forward into the future, including goals like buying a house, having kids, or putting money away for retirement. So how should Elaine balance paying down debt with achieving the goals she has for the future?...

With just days to go before the Easter holiday, Instacart released a list of America’s favorite Easter candies by volume in the weeks leading up to the special occasion. The data was collected via a survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted online by The Harris Poll, and revealed that Americans take their Easter confections very seriously. According to the intel, 77 percent of Americans will absolutely or probably buy Easter candy this year....

A type of inactive yeast, nutritional yeast is popular in vegan and vegetarian cooking because it’s a rich source of vitamin B12, a nutrient that’s typically only available in animal products like milk and eggs. Likewise, one of the most surprising health benefits of nutritional yeast is that it is also a high-protein food. Read on to learn more about this umami-rich seasoning and why it might be worth adding to your daily diet....

And more recently the focus has turned to another part of the olive tree: the olive leaf. The leaf of the olive tree contains a healthy amount of oleuropein (the same beneficial compound found in olive oil). In fact, “olive leaves are the richest source of olive phenolic compounds,” says Kimberly Glenn, M.S., RDN, L.D.. Since you don’t actually want to eat the leaves of the olive tree, these compounds are typically extracted to make it more friendly to consume....

But what about the other end of the spectrum: sleeping too much? Is it possible that oversleeping can have negative health impacts too, and is it a sign of something else if you’re getting the recommended seven to nine hours a night and still feeling tired? Here’s what the experts say. On the other hand, if excessive sleeping becomes a habit, that’s where it also becomes a problem. Oversleeping—just like overdoing other things like eating too much sugar orover-exercising—can be harmful, says Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, and sleep advisor for Casper....

To peel or not to peel Peeling potatoes is a time-consuming step of the mashed potato process, and an annoying one if you’re trying to peel them all perfectly. If you’re going to do it, get as many hands on deck as you have vegetable peelers and start peeling, leaving the bare potatoes in a pot of cold water to prevent oxidation. However, if peeling isn’t in the cards, don’t worry....

And in case you weren’t aware, bacteria is a known cause of acne. Pores that are congested with bacteria and oil become blackheads, while pimples develop when they become inflamed or infected with bacteria. As someone with acne-prone skin, I couldn’t help but look at my old face towel—which, up until recently, was nothing more than an accessory to my skincare routine—with a profound sense of disgust (and frankly, a bit of resentment)....

The employee explained that the lightweight anti-frizz treatment would give me the silky blowout I had been seeking—and that the results would last me three to four washes. I was hopeful, so I purchased a bottle and followed the directions to start my journey. As usual, I shampooed and conditioned my hair and towel-dried it until it felt damp. Then I split my fine hair into chunks with my fingers and generously sprayed the product all over....

Not to be dramatic, but these containers have changed my life for the better. For one, I’m no longer harboring anxiety in the back of my mind that my containers are leaching microplastics into my food, thanks to the brand’s non-toxic glass and ceramic design. And after purging my kitchen of all those ugly, half-broken pieces, my highly organized and extremely aesthetically pleasing food storage shelf actually makes me look forward to packing up my household’s leftovers—and reaching for them in the fridge puts a smile on my face....

As I searched for an overnight treatment for my lips, I kept running into the shopper-loved Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. With nothing but rough, dry lips to lose, I decided to see if the iconic lip mask lived up to the hype—and I was not disappointed. The Lip Sleeping Mask is a leave-on treatment packed with nourishing and hydrating ingredients like antioxidants, shea butter, Murumuru seed butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C, and it’s developed without parabens or phthalates....

BaubleBar doesn’t often have sales on everything, but its Black Friday sale is different. From now through November 29, you can score 30 percent off sitewide with the code BB30, and the sale includes all of BaubleBar’s best-selling pieces. But there’s a catch: Because the sale is already live, pieces might start to sell out well before Black Friday and Cyber Monday—so be sure to shop early. Most Savings: Bennett 18K Gold Tennis Necklace, $90 (was $128) Shopper Favorite: Mini Alidia Cubic Zirconia Ring, $34 (was $48) Most Versatile: Yasmine 18K Gold Bracelet, $48 (was $68) Best Use of Color: Kayden Bracelet, $41 (was $58) Editor-Loved: Mezzo 18K Gold Ring, $44 (was $62)...

This brush gives you a scalp massage while helping you better lather shampoo through your hair for a deeper clean, and it removes dirt or other residue that can build up in your hair. It’s useful for a variety of different hair types and lengths and can be used both wet and dry. The soft silicone bristles are waterproof and easy to clean, and the brush has an ergonomic design that fits in the palm of your hand....

The Short Answer? No, says Kelly Reynolds, Ph.D., MSPH, professor, environmental microbiologist, and chair of the Department of Community, Environment, and Policy at the University of Arizona. “The bathroom is definitely a site for contamination,” Reynolds says. “When you flush the toilet, we know the plume of aerosol can travel up to 6 feet in every direction, and at least 1 1/2 to 2 feet with low-flush toilets.” The Science That plume of aerosol (which may sound as harmless as a burst from your grandmother’s can of hairspray) is filled with fecal and/or vomit contaminants, depending on what’s getting flushed....