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Here’s how to pit olives like a pro Working one at a time (you can build up to a few at a time once you get the hang of it), put an olive on your cutting board. Place the flat side of your knife over the olive. We like a chef’s knife for this because it allots plenty of surface area. Place the heel of your hand on the knife right over where the olive is sitting underneath....

If you’re a sensitive sleeper or lack the ability to sleep on the move, red-eyes may be exhausting. Here’s the silver lining high above the clouds: You—yes, even you—can actually sleep on an airplane, but you need to follow a few strategies. You know the rules of what you can bring on a plane—consider these the rules of a sleep-supportive flight. From the decisions you make the day of takeoff to your carry-on packing strategy, here are some tricks of the how-to-sleep-on-a-plane trade, straight from frequent fliers....

The good news: With a few simple tricks to reduce the amount of fresh produce we toss, we could have a massive impact on the environment (and on our grocery expenses). One of the most common mistakes that leads to food spoilage is storing fruits and vegetables too close together. A build-up of ethylene gas will cause them to go bad. The produce with the greatest amount of this compound are apples, melons, apricots, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, peaches, pears, nectarines, plums, figs, and some other fruits....

Reader question: They say you shouldn’t wash your hair that often, but shouldn’t I wash it after a workout? How can I wash it less? — @lromance16 Washing your hair is a cyclical nightmare. OK, maybe nightmare is a bit strong, but it certainly takes away from your precious sleep time and is something you just can’t seem to escape. The not-so-funny irony is that we wash our hair because it gets oily, but washing produces more oil....

Looking for a staycation idea? Try camping out in your own backyard.

Next time you’re powering through a Sunday meal prep session, enlist your multi-cooker for help making these delicious dish components. They’re super-versatile, so you can mix and match ingredients as you prep lunches and dinners throughout the week: salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, grain bowls, and so on. The best part about the Instant Pot is that cooking is hands-free, which means you can cook a week’s worth of meals and spend some quality time with your couch and a glass of wine simultaneously....

If you’re an avid outdoor exerciser, there’s no need to let the summer heat or scorching sun sabotage your fitness habits altogether—but you do need to make a few tweaks to stay safe and healthy (read: avoid heat exhaustion, dehydration, muscle cramps, and the like). And this is even more important for groups who may be more sensitive to high heat, like adults over 65 or people on certain medications such as diuretics, beta-blockers, antihistamines, tranquilizers, or antipsychotics, says Alexis C....

Why You Need This Skill Once you know how to wrap a present, you’ll know forever. You can pull out your gift-wrapping knowledge for all occasions to come. You can face last-minute gifts with the confidence that you can give them a good presentation in minutes. So gather your materials, find a box to practice with, and get wrapping. (And if you’re still having trouble, study up on gift-wrapping mistakes to avoid....

I thought that caveat could be a dealbreaker until I found the Brightech Sky LED Floor Lamp, a space-efficient fixture shoppers say is “by far the brightest lamp” they’ve ever owned. After poring over its thousands of five-star reviews, I signed my lease and added it straight to my cart. I’ve had the lamp for about a month now, and the difference it’s made is—quite literally—night and day. Its natural-looking light has already improved my mood, and it’s taken my work-from-home video calls to another level....

The Hamilton Beach Personal Blender came into my life when I moved into my second New York apartment, which features ample counter space so it can be left out all the time. I wanted a smoothie maker, specifically. I read reviews, weighed the options, and decided to take a chance on this extremely affordable option. To buy: $20; amazon.com. Now you’re thinking, “But what about the routine! Get to the routine!...

Dried fruit is sweet, snackable, and can be taken on the go a heck of a lot easier than a few easy-to-bruise bananas or bulky cartons of berries. But if you’ve ever reached the bottom of a bag in a single sitting and found yourself wondering how this snack stacks up nutritionally—you’ve come to the right place. We tapped nutrition expert Amy Shapiro, RD, to give us the lowdown on our dried fruit addiction....

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When you consider stagnating wages, mounting student loan debt, persistent racial and economic oppression, and other factors that make it hard to get ahead—it’s not surprising that Gen Z and millennials are poorer than their parents and grandparents. Despite the frustrations this economic divide causes, experts say our actions and mindsets around money can significantly impact our present and future quality of life. Why Financial Inequality Persists To address the wealth gap in our own lives, it’s important to contextualize economic inequality at large....