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1. Start Slow with Succulents Some people seem to have no trouble keeping plants alive. And then, there are those who end up with more crispy plants than they care to admit. If you’re a forgetful plant parent when it comes to watering, consider starting with a variety of succulents. Not only are they easy to care for (and keep alive!), but with a plethora of shapes, sizes, and colors, they add eye-catching dimension and texture to your space....

Feeling at Home in the Kitchen As a child growing up in Guanajuato, Mexico, Martinez spent a lot of time in the kitchen helping her grandma. “If you’re in the kitchen, she’s going to give you something to do,” she says. “I love that energy in the kitchen.” By the age of 14, she was the cook in the house. “My mom said, ‘The kitchen is yours now.’ Now that I live (in the United States), I saw the importance to passing on my heritage to my kids....

The new line is filled with entertaining essentials created with easy entertaining in mind. You’ll find ceramic dinnerware pieces in cream and orange, glassware in a smoky amber hue, and a variety of serving boards and platters that can be used for everything from casual weeknight chili dinners to an upscale Friendsgiving celebration. “This collection is all about gathering around the table and enjoying a meal together with the ones you love,” Jenny says....

15+ years as a professional travel writer and editorContributing editor for Cosmopolitan magazineAuthor of the book “Road Trip Activities and Travel Journal for Kids,” and co-author for numerous titles through Fodor’s Travel Guides and Purina.Public speaker with appearances on Daytime TV and others.Winner of more than a dozen national awards for her writing. Related Video

Molly was previously an associate commerce editor and writer for HGTV and Travel ChannelShe covered news and deals, wrote product reviews, curated product roundups for home, cleaning, organization and parentingHer article “10 Beautiful Playmats That Get Our Design Stamp of Approval” won the Skimlinks CAPS award for Best Kids and Parenting Article in 2022 My favorite purchase is my Dyson stick vacuum. (Told ya I’m a neat freak.) It makes cleanup so easy and quick, which is essential for me as a busy mom of three....

According to a 2021 survey from Realtor.com, recent homebuyers are overwhelmingly open to renting out their home “as a way to generate income and offset expenses.” People are getting more creative with what they’re sharing, as well, with everything from pools to parking spaces being split. “As the next generation of homebuyers has embraced ride sharing and short-term rentals, it’s a natural next step that they begin to think of their biggest asset—their home—as a potential income stream,” said George Ratiu, manager of economic research at Realtor....

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Rollout begins in November (with online availability beginning November 16, according to Target’s site), and the items in the Target x Marks & Spencer collection will be available throughout the holiday season in most stores, online, and through same-day services. Founded in 1884, Marks & Spencer is one of the largest outlets in Britain. In addition to clothing, beauty, and home, the brand also specializes in food and drink gifting....

“Try not to spray on too much cleaner as too much water and moisture can damage your hardwood floors," Samson says. To find the best hardwood floor cleaners we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind each pick’s scent and application method. In addition to Samson, we also consulted with Kathy Cohoon, an area representative of Two Maids & A Mop, for additional advice on choosing the right hardwood food cleaners....

“Any furniture or decor that’s going to be on display outdoors demands more durable materials that can hold up to the elements, but there are so many more sophisticated and stylish options for outdoor storage pieces than simply plastic,” says Heather Goerzen, design editor for Havenly. With so many different storage styles, sizes, and materials out there, it can be difficult to decide on the best outdoor storage solution for your space....

To find the best portable blenders we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind weight, size, capacity, and care. We also consulted Paul Kushner, CEO of My Bartender, for additional insight. The best overall portable blender is the BlendJet 2 Portable Blender since it’s quiet, lightweight, and one charge lasts for 15 uses. Keep in Mind: The cup is not dishwasher safe. Part of what makes the BlendJet one of the best portable blenders is that it’s fairly quiet while it blends, so it’s a great option for quiet mornings at home or if want to make a morning shake at work....

“Anyone using a weighted blanket should make sure it is not too hot and allows them to sleep slightly on the cool side at night,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, owner of SiliconPsych and BrainFoodMD. “Cooling blankets achieve this–and can help with deepening of sleep.” The best cooling weighted blankets help reduce stress and improve sleep quality through deep pressure stimulation. When deciding which cooling weighted blanket to buy, it’s important to consider the weight, material, fill, and care....

Duvet inserts can be filled with down made of soft and fluffy feathers from the undercoat of a duck or goose or down alternative materials, such as microfiber, polyester, cotton, or rayon, that replicate the feel of down. The shell fabric is most commonly cotton or polyester. There is a wide range of duvet covers to protect your duvet insert from dirt and body oils. If you take proper care of a duvet insert, it will last for years....

There are several different types of lawn sprinklers available, including traveling, stationary, and telescoping, and some have the ability to rotate and oscillate for a better water distribution around the lawn. Sean Khandker, owner of InsideOut Gardening Services, suggests that the best lawn sprinkler for a medium- to large-sized yard is an irrigation system with pop-up sprinklers. “These sprinklers will, as the name suggests, pop up and water the grass when you set them, then tuck neatly away and out of sight when not in use,” he says....

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Best Patio Furniture Deals People usually think of summer as the peak time for enjoying time outside on a deck or patio, but we’re here to make the case for fall. No sweating, less bugs, beautiful scenery with colorful leaves—what’s not to love? If you’re on the lookout for more outdoor storage, a few chairs, or even a whole bistro set to make your space come together, these options have thousands of five-star ratings on top of being majorly marked down....

The chair, which has now sold out three times, has a modern style and is upholstered in a soft, boucle faux shearling material that makes it a cozy place to lounge. Whether you’re upgrading your reading nook, sprucing up a home office, or putting the finishing touches on a bedroom, the chair’s off-white color will seamlessly fit in your home. Plus, the minimal design leaves plenty of room to make it your own with a textured throw pillow or decorative blanket....

Just how popular are these videos? Well, hashtags relating to these cleaning clips each have millions—sometimes hundreds of millions—of views. There are YouTube compilations of TikTok room cleaning videos so that you can watch them without interruption. And large companies like The Container Store are getting in on the trend with cleaning challenges and their own organizing posts, so it’s safe to say these videos resonate with a lot of people....

Substitutes for Evaporated Milk These substitutions will work in most recipes (including the most asked about substitute for evaporated milk in pumpkin pie), though the flavor will differ using the straight one-to-one swaps at the top of the list. For 1 cup of evaporated milk substitute: 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream1 cup homemade evaporated milkTo make your own evaporated milk, heat 2¼ cups of whatever milk is in your fridge (2% is commonly used) over medium-high heat until just boiling and reduce heat to medium or medium-low....