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To buy: $20 with coupon (was $50); amazon.com. The chopper comes with a BPA-free food container and several blades that mince, chop, slice, or grate just about anything. There are three chopping grids in different sizes and five interchangeable blades for slicing, julienning, grating, and shredding your produce and garnishes into perfect bite-sized bits for any recipe. It’s finally possible to get ultra-thin cucumber slices for salads and homemade tzatziki sauce....

And because you can’t forget about the other women in your life (moms, sisters, and grandmas need love on Valentine’s Day too!), check out our guide to some of the best gifts for women.

Unsurprisingly, I turn to food when picking a Father’s Day gift. Last year, I decided to send him a bottle of Haus, a wine-based apéritif that had shaken up my own pandemic cocktail routine. It was such a hit that I essentially have no choice but to send it to him again. Apéritifs have been popular as pre-dinner drinks in Europe for centuries. Made with fruits, botanicals, and herbs, they contain less alcohol than traditional cocktails, so you can sip a glass or two without getting sloshed before a meal....

Whether you’re drying undergarments like bras and underwear or are tending to gentle clothes fabrics like wool and even cotton, you’ll want to forgo the machine and go with the Honey-Can-Do Collapsible Clothes Drying Rack. In fact, thousands of shoppers already love the laundry room essential, earning it more than 7,100 five-star ratings for this specific style so far. To buy: $24; amazon.com. The clothes drying rack is designed with a coated steel frame that’s sturdy, rust-resistant, and stylish....

There’s a whole science behind the power of temperature on our sleep quality, quantity, and habits. For a good night’s sleep, prioritizing temperature can be a great way to promote healthy sleep habits and get better quality sleep. “Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your overall health and well-being,” says Ryan Fiorenzi, certified sleep coach. “Most people think of sleep as the time when the body rests, but it’s actually a time for the body to rebuild and recover....

Whether you’re tackling messes on hardwood floors or working on low-pile carpets, this Dirt Devil can handle it all with a swipe. That’s because the vacuum is designed with continuous suction power to pick up debris without missing any spots—regardless of the floor type. The vacuum also uses three filter levels that work alongside its shockingly good suction to deep clean your home with ease. To buy: $97; amazon.com. Its durable brushroll is designed with bristles at various lengths that can lift up crumbs and particles from your tile and carpet fibers....

At less than 5 inches wide and 12.1 inches high (16.8 inches tall when it’s open), this petite coffee machine will fit just about anywhere in your kitchen, so don’t worry about committing to countertop space. Not only is the machine perfectly-sized for tight kitchens, but many reviewers also vouch that it’s a great portable option for travelers as well—it’s even equipped with a convenient pocket for cord storage. The reservoir can hold enough water for a 6 to 12-ounce mug of coffee, tea, or hot beverage with the Keurig K-Cup pods or reusable K-Cup coffee filters for your own ground coffee....

The plastic laundry basket is perfect for everything from small to large loads of clothes. It can be flattened when not in use, and just pops back up when you need it. To open the basket, pull one side up at a time. Then, to put it away, reverse the process. From there, you’re able to easily store in your laundry room or any other area of your home where it doesn’t need to be visible....

Melt 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate or chips (that’s about ¾ cup) in a heat-safe bowl. You can do this in the microwave. Just start at a minute; stir, then continue to heat and stir at 30 second intervals until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. Alternately, you can place a bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water and stir until melted. Meanwhile, mash 1 small avocado in a separate bowl....

The handbag insert features a total of 13 different pockets, three exterior and 10 interior. The middle interior pocket is detachable and doubles as a wallet when it’s not inside of your bag. And if you’re one to lose your keys often, the insert has a single-strap key chain that’s also detachable. If you have several different handbags that you use regularly, you can stock up on different colors and sizes, including mini, medium, slender medium, large, slender large, and extra large (prices vary by size and color)....

The New York- and Aspen-based jeweler designs, sources, and hand-crafts each of its pieces to ensure quality and keep prices reasonable when compared to other shops. These delicate little hoops that “hug” the earlobe are made with 18-karat yellow, rose, white, or black gold and set with a row of 24 diamonds or colorful sapphires. The “feminine and sparkly” earrings, as one reviewer described them, can be worn in the earlobe or higher up in a cartilage piercing, and they have a hinge closure in the back that makes it look as if the hoop is totally seamless....

My friend had come to visit me back in January 2020—before things took a turn for the worst. Because I was still fairly new to the city and she had lots she wanted to see, we decided to do a walking tour, going from the Upper East Side all the way to Dumbo, Brooklyn. There was definitely some subway use thrown into the mix, but for the most part, our feet took us the 6 miles from point A to point B....

Upgrade Your Kitchen Sink If you’ve had the same kitchen sink for years and years, it’s likely become such a fixture in your kitchen that you haven’t even considered an upgrade. But switching to a new sink has the power to completely transform the look of your kitchen. For a sleek, modern style, go with a stainless steel option, like the Elkay Lustertone Iconix Stainless Steel Sink. Not only will the clean lines of this scratch-resistant sink make your kitchen look more sophisticated, but it also features an edgeless drain with no gap between the basin and the drain, so cleanup is easier....

The Dylonic brush is a $10 rubber bristle brush with nearly 16,900 five-star ratings from shoppers like me who were looking for smoother skin. I was lucky enough to receive a sample of the brush to test, and after the first two weeks I saw a noticeable difference in my skin’s texture and appearance. To buy: $10; amazon.com. Dylonic’s package instructions say that you can choose to use the brush dry right before getting in the shower or against wet skin and to brush “in a circular motion, upward, against the grain of your hairs’ natural growth....

Ahead, shop our favorite decor and furniture from this shopping section broken down by each room in your home. Prices start at just $7. For the Living Room: One way to incorporate desert characteristics into your living room is by mixing leather, fabric upholstery, and metal textures for a rustic look. If you need a new sofa, check out this tufted mid-century modern couch that’s available in different shades of leather....

You want to be hygienic without being unnecessarily wasteful—so how often should you really swap out for a new toothbrush? We asked dentists how long you can go before replacing a used toothbrush, how to tell if it’s time to toss yours, and if there’s anything you can do in between to keep those bristles clean. How often should you replace your toothbrush? Three to four months for manual toothbrushes....

Made with a lightweight spandex fabric blend, the longline wire-free sports bra is designed by The Gym People, and the brand had yoga, running, and even higher intensity workouts in mind when they created it. The tank is sweat-wicking and designed to move with you thanks to the high-stretch material. Plus, the cropped fit will keep you cool and add style to your workout wear. Designed for low or medium-impact workouts, the racerback tank also has removable cups that you can choose to remove while lounging or keep inserted for added support....

The Biology Behind Procrastination Science explains procrastination as the fight sparked between two parts of the brain when it’s faced with an unpleasant activity or assignment: It’s a battle of the limbic system (the unconscious zone that includes the pleasure center) and the prefrontal cortex (a much more recently evolved part of the brain that’s basically your internal “planner”). When the limbic system wins, which is often, the result is putting off for tomorrow what could (and should) be done today—which offers temporary relief from that unpleasant feeling of needing and, for whatever reason, not wanting to do something....