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There’s little more satisfying than a freshly vacuumed carpet, but she struggles with chronic pain and fatigue. “In order to keep up with cleaning, I need lightweight tools that make tasks as easy as possible so I don’t totally zap my energy on one chore,” she told me. “I recently made the switch to a robot vacuum for everyday maintenance, reserving my beloved Dyson stick vacuum for deeper cleans. But for small, quick messes like stray litter box crystals and crumbs on the kitchen floor, it’s a bit of a hassle to get out the Dyson—even though it does convert easily to a handheld....

Parsley has also garnered a healthy reputation for being among the top disease-fighting herbs, recognized by the CDC as a powerhouse plant for its high nutrient density and ability to help ward off chronic illnesses. Curious to know more about this deeply green garnish? We’ve broken down some of parsley’s top health benefits below and made it easy to add to your diet with some of our favorite recipes....

Packaged in a lipstick-like tube, Peace Out Skincare’s Retinol Eye Stick has a balm-like texture that can be applied directly to the undereye area to target dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles. Reviewers say it’s easy to use: “I can definitely see a difference in my fine lines and brighter under eyes. Love that you can just swipe it under your eyes. Very low maintenance and effective,” wrote one, while another added, “I have hereditary dark circles and this is the only eye cream I found that helped diminish them significantly....

Seriously, it’s genius. People have strong feelings on the matter—so much so, in fact, that American Pecans launched The Super Safe Pecan Debate, which they deemed “the partisan issue you can passionately argue without risking your invitation to next year’s family gathering.” To settle this once and for all, American Pecans called on pecan fans from across the country to cast their vote for “PEA-can” vs. “puh-CON.” The debate ended in November 2020, with puh-CON a clear winner with 66 percent of the votes....

Enter: period skincare, also known as cycle syncing. The first step to stopping hormonal acne is to track your menstrual cycle, which you can do via apps like FLO. The idea is that your skin undergoes a series of changes as your hormones ebb and flow throughout your approximately 28-day cycle, and therefore your skincare routine should change to accommodate this connection between your skin and hormones. This might mean using alpha hydroxy acids in the week before your period when estrogen drops (cue excess oil production) or using hydrating face oils the week of your period, when low hormone levels result in a duller complexion....

“Delivery services work in one of two ways,” says Janet Alvarez, executive editor at Wise Bread. “The first is they can be affiliated with your pharmacy: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart, grocery store pharmacies—any of these now have drug delivery services.” Going with a trusted pharmacy to deliver the drugs to you so you don’t have to spend time making a regular trip and waiting in line is a great way to start....

Ranch Water is rumored to be the brainchild of a rancher in West Texas, who invented it about six decades ago. In its present form, this pleasantly uncomplicated drink is made with just three ingredients—tequila, plenty of fresh lime juice, and Topo Chico. While some may say any carbonated water will do, Ranch Water aficionados claim that Topo Chico, which is more carbonated than your average seltzer, is key to making Ranch Water so deliciously refreshing....

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Being a lover of both skincare and the smooth- and even-looking complexion that makeup gives me, I was immediately intrigued by this honey-infused hydrating and soothing face mask that shoppers say makes their skin so soft and glowy, they’re “ditching foundation” altogether. The Oak Essentials Restorative Mask is made with hydrating and anti-inflammatory organic honey (which the brand points out is a natural humectant, aka something that keeps things damp) and free radical-blocking avocado oil, which is rich in vitamin C, too....

“We deeply value our associates, customers, business partners and the communities in which we operate, and this is not the outcome we expected or hoped to achieve,” Pier 1’s CEO, Robert Riesbeck, said in the statement. “This decision follows months of working to identify a buyer who would continue to operate our business going forward. Unfortunately, the challenging retail environment has been significantly compounded by the profound impact of COVID-19, hindering our ability to secure such a buyer and requiring us to wind down....