After receiving compliments galore about my clearer, more glowy skin from my parents, uncles, and grandparents, I was inspired to pass on my favorite Olay retinol skincare goodies for Christmas. To my surprise, the creams and serums, which are currently on sale, were a huge hit. Even the men in my family raved about the anti-aging moisturizers. To buy: $33 (was $44); olay.com. Prior to gifting the nighttime serum, nighttime facial moisturizer, and eye cream, I incorporated the three into my routine for several months....

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I followed these tips for the perfect pound cake: Use high-quality ingredients, thoroughly cream butter and sugar together for five minutes, and wait at least 40 minutes before digging in. To ensure consistency, I baked all three cakes within 24 hours so that freshness was not a factor in the final taste test. I also used the exact same ingredients for each cake (except for the butter, of course) and used the same loaf pan, same oven, and same KitchenAid mixer....

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As someone who gave up meat a few years ago, I appreciate Purple Carrot’s commitment to veganism. It’s hard enough to find more than a handful of meatless options at a restaurant, but it can also be just as difficult to cook healthy, plant-based meals at home. More than I’d like to admit, I’m stumped over what to make for dinner, eventually falling back on a comforting bowl of cacio e pepe—which is Italian for “cheese and pepper....

I didn’t think it was possible (for me at least) to not only look cute but also feel great in what I’m wearing while cooking and eating a very large meal until I received a sample of the Spanx Faux Suede Leggings. In fact, after wearing these leggings all day from proofing my rolls in the morning to packing up doggy bags for my family, I was so comfy that I fell asleep wearing them on my couch....