Instead of giving up completely and hibernating until spring, I’ve started the habit of incorporating small pleasures into my daily routine to make them more enticing. While there are several products involved in my nightly self-care routine, one of the most noteworthy has undoubtedly been the Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe. Its thick, Turkish cotton fabric feels like a warm hug every time I put it on, and the absorbent fabric wicks away moisture for ultimate comfort....

How to Make a Dried Flower Pumpkin Supplies Needed Faux PumpkinReal Pumpkin StemXacto KnifeHot-Glue Gun and Glue SticksAssorted Dried Globe and StrawflowersScissors Step-by-Step Directions With a few supplies and these how-to instructions, you can create your own fall pumpkin decoration. Customize your pumpkin craft with your favorite dried flowers. Step 1: Attach the Stem Adding a dried pumpkin stem gives this faux pumpkin a real feel. It also looks perfect with the dried flowers....

With over 700 marked down items, the savings event offers solutions and upgrades for every room in your home as well as cozy finds to maximize your bath- and lounge-time comfort. Some of the biggest deals are on a Viking 13-piece stainless steel cookware set for a whopping $470 less, a six-piece Turkish cotton towel set for under $80, and an artist-designed throw blanket for 70 percent off. To buy: $59 (was $199); nordstromrack....

To buy: $40 (was $100); amazon.com. This home gadget can be set on a table or stand on its own while it quietly removes particles like pet dander, pollen, microbes, and bacteria from the air. A pet owner who has year-round allergies from plants gave it a five-star rating because this air purifier acts “fast and effectively” at cleaning the air in their home. Another satisfied reviewer shared that it was “easy to assemble” and was happy that it came with the extra filters....

In a household germ study from NSF International, an independent testing group, the knife block ranked No. 7 on the list of germiest items in the kitchen, just after the refrigerator meat compartment. “Naturally, if you put a wet or dirty knife into a storage block, microbes may grow,” explains Lisa Yakas, a microbiologist and consumer product safety expert at NSF International. “Dark, moist environments breed germs. The key is washing and thoroughly drying your knife before you store it....

While TJ’s does its best to have a little something for everyone, there’s a clear focus on pumpkin items in the fall. In addition to returning stars like Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur and Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps, Trader Joe’s shoppers can expect to find exciting newbies such as Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce, and Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes. According to Miller, many of the products mentioned below will be arriving in stores in the first week or two of September, though some will be debuting a bit later in the season....

What Is Soy Sauce? Soy sauce, or shoyu, is a dark brown, salty liquid used as a condiment or ingredient in recipes. Soybeans are, of course, the main ingredient in soy sauce, but the base recipe also usually contains wheat, salt, and water. There is also usually an acid or fermenting agent such as mold or yeast. What Does Soy Sauce Taste Like? Soy sauce provides a salty, savory flavor to dishes when used as a condiment....

Chances are you or someone you’re close to has this diagnosis and wants to take steps to lower cholesterol. There are many beneficial medications for this, and the research that’s looked at people taking these medications long-term is good. But even if you are taking statins, adopting healthier diet habits is still worthwhile. Or perhaps your cholesterol levels are within normal guidelines and you want to keep them there. In both scenarios, you can adopt simple ways to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, or shift toward healthier numbers, with what you eat....

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As long as you’ve got a solid recipe, your pie will taste great. But what people may remember most about your Thanksgiving dessert is how it looks. And you don’t have to be a master pie baker to make a good impression! A few extra pieces of pie crust cut with miniature cookie cutters go a long way. So to inspire you, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Thanksgiving pie decorating ideas to help you get started....

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No matter the genre, books set during winter are often full of mystery. Maybe that’s because the days are getting shorter, and darkness seems to reign. Or perhaps it’s because of the eerie quiet that snow brings. With books like these, you won’t have to don your snow gear to get a taste of winter. Pick up one of these twelve chilly reads and experience the season from the warm comfort of your reading nook....

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