So what makes a workout clothing item “sustainable”? There are organic cottons, recycled materials, and plant-based materials like Tencel, plus manufacturing methods that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water, and energy for each item. Luckily, the eco-friendly and ethical activewear brands we’ve collected below are all about using sustainability—from the materials they use to the manufacturing process—to ensure you’re doing your body and the Earth a favor when you hit the gym....

I was born with a surplus of severe food, pollen, and dust allergies, so by now I’ve gotten just about every reaction in the book. The replies I get from people are varied—sometimes dismissive, usually overly pitiful, and occasionally, flat-out offensive. Honestly, it’s not even that most of them have ill intentions. But unless you grew up with someone who suffers from allergies, most people are just ignorant on the right and wrong things to say....

And it can have spillover effects into other areas of our lives, says Marla Deibler, Psy.D., director of the Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. “When we accomplish a goal like cleaning the fridge, we gain confidence that we can succeed,” which helps us tackle projects in other areas of our lives. It’s one of the reasons Julia Stone, 36, a CPA and mom to two in Denver Colorado makes cleaning a priority in her home....

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So what is breathable nail polish and how does it differ from traditional nail polish? “Traditional nail polish is formulated to create a shield that prevents hydration from passing through. That means a base coat and topcoat are necessary to ensure long wear,” says Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist and founder of NAILS OF LA. On the other hand, breathable nail polish is the exact opposite, as it attracts oxygen and moisture....

The key to the perfect care package is striking a balance between reminding recipients of home or happier times and offering items that will make them a little bit happier wherever they are. These care package ideas will do just that, and best of all, you can pick and choose what’s most appropriate to send (and within your budget). Be sure to factor shipping costs (and any duties, for international shipments) into your budgeting—even a very small care package can come with a hefty shipping fee if it’s crossing borders or going overseas....

Before tackling that household to-do list, though, be sure to use the right olive oil—this is not the time to pull out that pricey, estate-grown, extra-virgin olive oil that someone gave as a gift. For these sorts of household uses, olive oil that’s affordable, easy to replace, and used for daily cooking is best, especially if a large quantity is needed. (Of course, in a real pinch, any olive oil will do....

Having the coolest smart home on the block doesn’t happen overnight. Incorporating tech gadgets little by little is one way to go, or you can take the plunge with a stellar bundle deal, like this Echo Show 5 with Blink Mini option. The Echo Show practically does it all, letting you control all your other smart home devices with just your voice. This way you can keep up with the news, weather, and friends thanks to its large screen display....

Embrace the Whimsy Mismatched art looks effortless and cool. Use decorative washi tape to hang—and quickly swap out—artwork and photos on the walls. Sprinkle in a few framed pieces and prop canvases against the wall for an eclectic vibe. Find Versatile Items Jessica arranged four low bookcases to look like a built-in. Combined, the units do triple duty: Create a seating area, provide storage, and form a kid-height surface for crafting....

The Soft Touch Foot Peel Mask exfoliates feet with the help of natural, botanical acids, leaving behind soothed and hydrated skin. The mask, which is one size that easily transforms into a custom shape, is available in three scents: aloe vera, tea tree, and peppermint. Out of the three, the aloe vera mask is intended to soothe particularly irritated skin, peppermint provides itch relief, and tea tree was created to help with foot fungus, according to the brand....

The Potato Any potato—sweet, Idaho, red—works for a baked potato, and if you have a method you love for baking, stick with it! Larger potatoes offer more surface area for toppings but take longer to cook, while smaller baked potatoes can look cute on a platter to serve to guests. If you want to speed up your cooking process, use a fork to poke holes on all sides of the washed potato, and pop it in the microwave for three minutes until steaming....

Shoppers call it dreamy. It’s won over celebrities like Kate Hudson and Chrissy Teigen, and it’s surely been popping up on your Instagram feed, too (the hashtag #barefootdreamsblanket alone has over 2,000 posts to date). The super-soft blanket has a reputation for making customers feel pampered above all else. Oh, and did we mention it’s frequently sold out? But, from now until October 31, the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Marled Stripe Blanket is over 40 percent off at QVC, making it just $75....

What you might not realize is that the position that you sleep in could be preventing you from possessing that youthful glow of your dreams. Although it’s termed “beauty sleep” because your skin goes into repair mode, lying in a certain position for several hours a night could be compromising your complexion. Why? According to Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD, a cosmetic doctor and board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York City, the horizontal position your body takes during sleep shifts the balance of fluid distribution towards the upper body (which is why facial swelling is usually seen early in the morning)....

Remember, you don’t need an expensive bottle of champagne if you’re mixing it into a champagne punch, Bellini, or other fun drink. The flavor of the sparkling wine is likely tempered by juice, liqueur, and other ingredients in your champagne cocktail. And while New Year’s Eve may be the biggest champagne holiday of the year, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying one of these cocktails any time you’re feeling festive....