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According to the Hebrew Bible, Moses asked the Egyptian leader, Pharoah, to free the Israelite slaves and was rejected repeatedly. So Moses warned Pharoah that God would punish Egypt with 10 plagues: frogs, boils, and hail, among others. God told Moses to alert the Israelites to mark their homes so He would know to “pass over” their houses when casting down the last plague—hence the holiday’s name. After sundown the night before the first official day of Passover, Jews conduct the Seder, a special ceremony during which they retell the story of their ancestors’ liberation....

They’re the Model 000 sneakers from Atoms, a brand you may have heard of if you follow the popular Instagram account Humans of New York. Co-founder Sidra Qasim was featured on the page in early 2021, sharing her story of pursuing entrepreneurship instead of following the traditional Pakistani path towards marriage. The post caused the Model 000 sneakers to sell out and rack up a waitlist of more than 10,000 people, making me eager to give the thoughtfully designed shoes a try....

Based in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, these shows not only feature covetable Scandinavian home décor that will motivate you to “hygge” your own space, but the characters also know how to survive (and even thrive!) during long, dark winters and bitterly cold weather. Here are five of the best Scandinavian TV shows on Netflix for cozy home décor ideas. Bonus: We’ve noted what to keep an eye out for!...

Thyme leaves in the glaze ensure that the flavors skew sophisticated rather than cloying. To ensure a golden-brown crust on the pork, start by roasting everything, then crank it up to broil to seal the glaze. Honeycrisp apples work well in this recipe because they hold their shape when baked. If you can’t find them at your market, Jonagold or Pink Lady apples work well, too.

This EPA-registered paint kills 99.9 percent of certain types of bacteria, including Staph and E. coli, within two hours of exposure. So if you just moved into a new home and want to ensure the bathroom is germ-free, a fresh coat of paint is a great place to start. Over time, if the painted surface is maintained and kept free of damage, it will continue to kill 90 percent of bacteria for up to four years....

Whether you’re sipping wine or a summery mocktail, these tinted glasses will make the experience feel special. Shop vintage-inspired pastel goblets or ombré stemless wine glasses that are ideal vessels for your favorite chardonnay. And if you’re looking for barware that’s sure to garner compliments from guests, check out this eight-piece dimpled rocks glass set that features bright blue streaks. There’s even a $24 set of iridescent Victorian-inspired embossed water glasses that’s just waiting to be served at a party....

This genius shelf organizer from YouCopia is specifically designed to hold water bottles, travel mugs, and any other cylindrical containers hiding in your cupboards. It includes three adjustable shelves so you can customize the organizer to fit different container sizes, plus a notched design that keeps rounded bottles from sliding around. Each three-shelf organizer holds about nine water bottles, so it’s a great way to take advantage of vertical storage space in your kitchen cabinets....

TJ’s is known for their deliciously unique products, so it was only a matter of time until they came out with their own boba tea. But the best thing about this new release, which debuted earlier this month, is that it’s a boba tea kit, so you can conveniently make the beverage at home. The kit makes four beverages and costs $6, which is less than you’d likely pay for a quartet of store-bought boba teas....

The four-headed Ezorkas Dimmable Grow Light features everything you could ever need in a plant light—and then some. Its mixture of red and blue LED light chips was created for optimal growth. Each lamp head is attached to its own adjustable cord, all of which lead to a sturdy clip that attaches to ledges and corners as wide as three inches. As a result, the device can accommodate plants at almost any angle....

If you don’t mind heat styling, Haley recommends starting with heat protection spray, followed by a curling iron or straightening iron (check out the video for her technique!). For a simple heat-free way to style curtain bangs, spray a little leave-in conditioner onto damp or second-day hair, twist and pin the bangs back. Let them air-dry for 30 minutes while you tackle other to-dos on your list.

So when I came across a clever product that was constructed to thwart this kind of mess, I knew I had to test it out. Souper Cubes is the brilliant solution for storing big batches of soup, stews, stocks, and just about anything else. Designed by a husband-and-wife team who were searching for a better way to store liquids, Souper Cubes are similar to ice cube trays but far more utilitarian....

Roth oversees multiple renovation projects at once, so she’s either routinely hunched over a screen or reviewing paperwork for a site. “I love a good printer—I’m one of those people who still likes to print everything,” she jokes. As the time passed, though, she realized how uncomfortable and impractical it was to continue to work in her makeshift office. It was necessary to devise a better solution, while still leaning into the flexibility she had unwittingly adopted....