That means Halloween shoppers will be stocking up on classics like Candy Corn, Snickers ($3, Walmart), and Tootsie Pops ($3, Target) more than ever before. To help you decide which goodies to add to your next grocery store pickup, the candy experts at CandyStore.com put together a list of the most popular Halloween candy in every state, based on how many times each candy was purchased over the last several years....

Available in all standard sizes, including twin, queen, and California king, the Nestl 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set is designed from double brushed microfiber to promote comfort, softness, and cooling while you sleep (and lounge before bed). Plus, every duvet cover and sham is “fade, stain, shrink, and wrinkle resistant,” according to the brand. To buy: $17, amazon.com. “[This is the] softest duvet cover I have ever owned; it’s like sleeping in a cloud,” wrote one of the 44,000 five-star reviewers....

Meet the Cuddler. Launched September 13 from Bearaby, the maker of the gorgeous, internet-beloved, and often sold-out knitted weighted blanket, the Cuddler is a new development in weighted soft goods that anyone seeking a little more comfort at home will want to snag ASAP. The Cuddler is an oversized take on the body pillow with modern-day innovations that make it even cozier than the jumbo pillow you may have curled up with in the early 2000s....

Whatever type of pan you pick, it should above all be sturdy. Thickness means that a pan will not dent, warp, or have hot spots (which cause food in one area of the pan to cook faster or burn before everything else is done). Thinner materials won’t hold heat evenly. A deeper pot should hold heat all the way up its sides; a weighty one will also be more durable and withstand frequent use and washing....

To buy: $69; amazon.com. One shopper bought the “lovely accent piece” to tidy up their home office and craft area—and shared that even their cat approves of the top-selling ottoman. They noted that the velvet fabric was “super soft” and the lid was “sufficiently padded” to ensure comfort. A second reviewer commended the durability of the ottoman after they bought the accessory for their first apartment as extra seating. In the two and half years that they’ve owned it, the “sturdy little stool” has served as a temporary office chair and guest room bedside table while efficiently keeping clutter out of sight....

To buy: From $56; amazon.com. Not only do shoppers love how soft this mattress topper is, with one saying “it really transformed my firm mattress into a hotel cloud-like bed,” but they also praise it for relieving their back and hip pain. Right now, you can get the mattress topper in sizes ranging from twin to California king on sale for up to 41 percent off. Bonus: They’re all under $81....

New Thanksgiving traditions Many users partied a little too hard on Thanksgiving Eve, causing them to order an abundance of French fries and hash browns the next morning. I mean, nothing cures a hangover quite like greasy potatoes, right? The report also saw a spike in orders containing fresh bread, likely for Thanksgiving Day leftovers. No alcohol, no problem Beverages and aperitifs sans alcohol continue to gain popularity amongst many crowds....

The Tub O Towels canister includes 90 fiber-weave wipes that are durable enough to scrub rugs and car interiors without ripping. The wipes are extra-large (10 by 12 inches) so they can tackle larger surface areas in one go. Best of all, they’re soaked in a cleaning solution that’s safe for most surfaces including vinyl, metal, leather, fabrics, and carpets—no need to reach for multiple cleaning products. To buy: $14 (was $16); amazon....

Smoke Point: One of the most common conversations around cooking oils is the smoke point. But what is a smoke point, anyway? The smoke point is the heat at which the solids in the oil begin to burn and denature. All oils will eventually smoke, but each type of cooking oil has a different temperature threshold based on its composition, determining the ideal cooking method for that particular oil. Beyond the annoyance of dealing with a smoky kitchen and a blaring fire alarm, avoiding crossing over an oil’s smoke point also has health benefits....

For our cleaning countdown, we’ve compiled a list of common cleaning tasks that may be on your list, but feel free to customize your checklist according to your home and priorities. To save you time and energy, we’ve focused on the rooms most commonly used when entertaining (living room, kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms), but expand the list as needed. For example, if you’re planning to entertain outdoors, add the patio or covered porch to your to-do list....

But soon, worrying about watering may be a thing of the past, thanks to the new terraplanter. This innovative gadget launched on Kickstarter and has raised over $6 million. It takes all the guesswork out of keeping your plants hydrated. How terraplanter Works Terraplanter is like an inside-out container; instead of putting plants in it, this pot has a network of tiny grooves around the outside where you place seeds....

Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Buy It: Eastern Redbud Tree with Pink Blossoms ($34, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 80 feet tall Buy It: Little Gem Southern Magnolia Tree ($55, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade and well-drained acidic soil Size: To 6 feet tall Buy It: PJM Compact Rhododendron Shrub ($34, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Buy It: Prairie Fire Flowering Crabapple Tree ($35, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 12 feet tall Buy It: Bloomerang Dark Purple Reblooming Lilac ($16, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 16 feet tall Buy It: Summer Snowflake Viburnum Shrub ($32, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 30 feet tall Buy It: Amanogawa Flowering Cherry Tree ($36, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Buy It: Legend of the Small Bottlebrush ($18, The Home Depot)...

When I have the time (and enough ambition to clean the food processor), I like to make my own hummus using fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and good quality olive oil. But even though mastering homemade hummus is fairly simple, I find that it never hurts to grab a container from the store. Finding a delicious store-bought hummus with minimal additives isn’t always easy. Many brands include different types of oils and preservatives to extend the shelf life, which defeats the purpose of choosing hummus as a healthy snack in the first place....

The retailer has an entire section dedicated to boots with reduced prices, including rain boots. And these aren’t your standard all-black pair of galoshes. Fortunately, like the style evolution of raincoats, their rubbery footwear counterparts have come a long way, too. There are numerous options that are able to keep your feet dry and keep all your drizzly day outfits looking chic at the same time. Case in point? Zappos has slashed the prices on options from Hunter on both shorter and taller pairs in plenty of playful colors....

Black mondo grass provides blackish-purple leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer. Three hosta varieties create a pleasing contrast with the surrounding lacy foliage of ostrich fern. And finally, you’ll enjoy continuous blooms from the impatiens in this beautifully textured border. Plants for Creating the Bold Woodland Garden Plan 3 Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’): Zones 6-10 1 Variegated redtwig dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’): Zones 3-8 1 Lily (Lilium hybrids): Zones 3-9 6 Astilbe (Astilbe × arendsii Fanal’): Zones 4-8 1 Hosta ‘Frances Williams’: Zones 3-8 1 Siebold hosta (Hosta sieboldiana var....

The Fruit of the Loom Adjustable Shirred Front Racerback Sports Bras are wire-free and made from 95 percent cotton and 5 percent spandex for comfort and breathability. The pull-on bras are easy to put on with no clasp closures to worry about, and the shirred front gives them a bit of a style. Plus, the bras are tagless, so you won’t have to worry about any rogue tags making your skin itch....

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....

Stains can sometimes reappear when they’re treated with a spray, but carpet cleaners like this one from Bissell are designed to remove them permanently. It comes with Bissell Pet Spot and Stain + Pet Oxy Formula that effectively gets rid of spots and pet odors, and the powerful suction removes tough stains from carpets, upholstery, and car interiors. The cleaner’s also lightweight to easily carry it around your house (particularly if you have stairs or need to use it in your car)....

The on-sale hand cream contains highly nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin C, green tea, and lastly retinol (a form of vitamin A), that immediately work to soften and smooth skin. The anti-wrinkle formula exfoliates and hydrates in equal measure, giving way to younger-looking hands that are more even in tone and texture. It also conditions the nails and cuticles for healthier growth down the line. Since the formula contains potent retinol, the brand recommends easing into applications with just one to two modest uses per day....

On her walks, Thomas would create flower arrangements in her mind with her neighbor’s blooms. “I thought it would be fun to actually make these arrangements so I reached out on Nextdoor to see if anybody would be interested in a flower swap,” she says. “My neighbors would give me whatever flowers they could cut from their garden, I’d combine them with flowers from another neighbor’s garden, and then I’d return with a brand new ’re-arrangement’ for them....