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November is packed with new movies and shows, from a Hunger Games prequel in theaters to big streaming premieres on Netflix, Prime and Peacock. Here’s what’s coming and the three titles I’m watching first.
Is there a miracle cream for the lines around your mouth, forehead, eyes or neck? I’m still looking, but I feel like I’m getting close. I’ve been experimenting for years with all kinds of creams and brands: peptides, retinol, natural products, you name it. I research everything I buy, but here’s the problem: you can’t...
I bought a couple of plain white IKEA dressers, but my heart was set on a vintage French dresser. My budget, though, was strictly IKEA. So I did my best to make them look a little like what my heart wanted. My two tricks: This is my dresser today. I don’t have a “before” photo,...
I have never seen so many advent calendars as this year. It used to be easy: you chose from a handful of brands and you were done. Now I’m buried under so many that I had to do some real research, and I tried to match my small budget with a bit of quality. First,...
For me, Christmas is about light. The flicker of a candle, the glow of the tree in a dark living room, the crackle of a fire log. So this year, my Christmas finds are all things that shine. I’m starting with the easiest way to light up a house: light-up ornaments and decorations. I’ll keep…
Let me start with a confession: I’m new to the candle world, but I dove in headfirst and at full speed. It began innocently, three years ago, with an impulse buy: a Carrière Frères Frangipani candle. One little candle. What could go wrong? Fast forward to today, and I own a small collection of fancy…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably where I was: tired, frustrated, and out of ideas. My son is 17 now, and acne has been part of his life for about four years. We tried what almost everyone tries, saw several dermatologists, and spent thousands of dollars. Nothing gave us lasting results until one visit to…
