Board-certified dermatologist, Shari Marchbein, MD, previously explained to Real Simple, “We need to switch up our skincare routine in the winter just as we would our wardrobe for the change of seasons. Humidity levels in the air drop, and this causes the skin to leach water back into the environment, making it dry. Couple this with long hot showers, not using appropriate moisturizers (or applying at the wrong time), and dry heat in most homes, and it’s a recipe for disaster....

After scouring the web in search of a conditioner gentle enough for everyday use but strong enough to restore my mane to its original glory, I found Briogeo’s Don’t Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner. At $39 for a 16-ounce bottle, I was skeptical about the price tag, but after realizing that it had a 95 percent naturally derived formula and was from a BIPOC-owned brand, I knew I wanted to put it to the test....

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. With all of the birthday parties at home right now, I thought it’d be fun to share a birthday themed game that you can play as a family right at home! Or one that you could send to friends and play together virtually. This roll a cupcake game is just that....

To buy: $22 (was $48); amazon.com. All-day comfort is made possible by the bra’s cool comfort fabric that wicks away moisture and features four-way flex to help it conform and move with your body. With 22 colors to choose from ranging in sizes 32B to 42DD, it’s no wonder many reviewers have bought multiple. Plus, it’s easy to find your perfect fit with the brand’s helpful bust measurement guide and size calculator....

To start scrap gardening, simply recycle some of your kitchen scraps into whole new vegetables and fruits—no fancy equipment required. Just choose your starters wisely. “Some things are gardenable, but some are merely amusements,” says Barbara Pleasant, gardening expert and author of Homegrown Pantry. In other words, you can’t turn a random bit of produce leftover from last night’s dinner into a full-grown squash just by planting it in the yard....

To buy: $11 (was $16); amazon.com. The Dualplex fruit and vegetable fridge drawer liners are made of a unique foam material that allows air to circulate throughout your fridge drawers to prevent mold, odors, spoiling, and bruising, while also absorbing moisture. This prolongs the life of your produce, allowing you to save money on groceries and forestall food waste. Preserve your food in style with six fun color options: Green, orange, purple, pink, red, and yellow....

The holder is essentially a piece of netting with straps attached to it that secure it in place behind the center console. Those straps are looped around the driver and passenger seat’s headrests, forming a barrier between the front and back of the car. This setup instantly creates a place to keep your purse and prevents it from falling into the back row or getting in your way. The holder is available in black or beige and is crafted from durable nylon....

More than 80 percent of shoppers who tried the lotion gave it five stars, commenting that it’s “heaven on earth” and a “miracle product” that heals dry, sensitive skin. “I stopped wearing shorts last summer because of the condition of my legs,” one 53-year-old shopper writes of their dry, crepey skin. “I massage this into my skin in the morning, and [my] lizard skin looks fantastic. Apply a little more in the evening, and legs look great for days....

Sure, cutting back on work can feel like an impossible ask in today’s economy (and hustle culture). What’s one way to get there? Minimalism. In the words of minimalist expert Courtney Carver, “instead of working so hard to make ends meet, work on having fewer ends.” This quote is inspirational for many of us who are searching for financial freedom, but struggling to find it via traditional methods. What is it that we’re striving so hard to achieve?...

But if there’s one product in the sale that you don’t want to miss, it’s this luxurious silk pillowcase. Nordstrom shoppers say it is the secret to better beauty sleep, and let’s face it: You’re probably spending more time in bed right now. The Slip Slipsilk Pure Silk Pillowcase has hundreds of customer reviews that rave about how well it protects skin. “I don’t wake up with sleep creases on my face,” wrote one shopper (they can lead to permanent wrinkles down the line)....

Yet if there’s one thing you really shouldn’t miss, it’s Spanx’s AirLuxe loungewear that’s on sale for the first time. As someone who wears a lot of loungewear, I’ve been burned by styles that never held up after washes or looked so soft in pictures but turned out to be wildly itchy and scratchy in real life. But I still remember the moment I touched Spanx’s AirLuxe pieces for the first time: Smooth, buttery-soft, but with a silky feel, I knew it was a game-changer from the get-go....

While you can certainly read, take a bath, or do something similarly relaxing, you can also do some simple stretching before bed. (Stretching isn’t just for before or after a workout, after all.) “Deep breathing and slow stretching slow the nervous system and calm the brain and body similar to meditation,” says Leslee Bender, Florida-based creator of the I Am Ageless workout program and the Bender Ball, who developed the following series of six soothing stretches....

And a great way to build on the incredible health benefits of your existing exercise routine is to (slowly and safely) add some weights or resistance bands into the mix, even just a few times per week. This helps you develop strength and stability in the short term, but it’s also a game-changing way to help protect yourself against disease and live a longer, healthier life. A 2022 systemic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that doing muscle-strengthening activities, such as lifting weights or using resistance bands, was associated with a “10 to 17 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, total cancer [mortality], diabetes, and lung cancer....

A survey by Insider and SurveyMonkey went to the source to find out. The survey asked nearly 2,100 Americans to rank what they believed were the five rudest U.S. cities from a list of the nation’s 50 largest cities. And if you put all your money on New York City topping the charts as the number-one rudest city in America, you’d be very rich right now. On the other hand, Raleigh, N....

Especially around Valentine’s Day, you’re probably most likely to find sweetheart hoya as a single potted leaf that’s only a few inches tall. That leaf is thick and fleshy, similar to other varieties of hoya; it’ll eventually grow vining stems with lots of smaller heart-shaped leaves spread out along its length. It can even produce small clusters of flowers, too. Sweetheart hoya is easy to care for. It loves getting plenty of indirect sunlight, so give it as bright a spot as possible, like a table near a south-facing window....

Researching and writing about shopping trends for work has its perks: I’ve got a pulse on what’s trending this holiday season, and I have a running list of go-to gifts that are always well received. And on top of all of that, I’ve got a Prime membership, which means I can get everything in one place with free two-day shipping to boot. So what’s a shopping editor buying their friends and family for Christmas?...

To help choose the best Christmas inflatables for your home, we researched a variety of picks on the market. We kept in mind details like dimensions, material, inflation type, and whether or not a pick had lighting. Overall, one of the best Christmas inflatables to choose from is Emila Christmas Inflatable Santa on Sleigh with Reindeers and Gift Boxes. It not only perfectly captures the essence of the holidays, but it also self-inflates, includes lights and is a generous size....

We sent 20 foam pillows to our testers, who slept on and evaluated each pillow based on quality, airflow, comfort, durability, and value. For expert tips and recommendations, we spoke to Kelly Murray, a certified pediatric and adult sleep coach. “Memory foam has a slow response rate (think of it as the ‘bounce-back’), and as the body sinks into the pillow, it gradually molds around the body’s weight, using the pillow’s density to create a firm support that stays in place all night long,” says Murray....

To find the best setting sprays, we spent hours researching the most popular options on the market. We considered factors like formula, benefits, and price to narrow down our list to only the best products. We also spoke with Allison Kaye, a celebrity makeup artist, for expert advice on choosing the best setting spray. If you want your makeup look to last all day and night, Kaye recommends finding the right setting spray for your skin type and lifestyle....

To come up with this list of the best drinking glasses, we thoroughly researched various types of glassware and selected sets based on material, size, quantity, and style. We also spoke to Kristen Pena, principal designer of K Interiors, for expert advice on choosing drinking glasses for your home. One of the most important factors to consider in a glass is sturdiness, says Pena, as many places “sell glasses that break really easily....