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....
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....
It’s the perfect time to stock up on fan favorites for less, like the aptly named Glowscreen and Handscreen you didn’t know you needed. You can also score a great deal on bundles, too. Say goodbye to unsightly white casts and goopy residue left by other sunscreens. The household brand is widely known for its non-greasy and reef-friendly chemical and mineral sunscreen products that actually feel good to wear all day....
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....
