16 Nov, 2025

What Our Editors Are Buying During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

The October version of Amazon Prime Day—AKA Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (say that three times fast)—is officially upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you’re overwhelmed already. There are literally thousands of items on sale across every category you could imagine. Apparel and accessories, electronics, home essentials, beauty products, books, and more—it’s literally all on […]

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15+ Fun & Unique Advent Calendars Adults

I LOVE an advent calendar – we do a special Dec 1st dinner with our Christmas china and I give the girls their Christmas PJs and then they open their advent calendars. But kids shouldn’t have all the fun! I love an adult advent calendar too and they’ve made fun gifts for myself, for my […]

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Surgeons Couldn’t Save Her Hand. They Gave Her So Much More.

In 2017, Charlottesville local Allie Redshaw had a freak accident that resulted in the amputation of her right hand. Bobby Chhabra, MD, director of the UVA Health Orthopedic Center, performed the emergency surgery. When I sat down with Allie, I was braced for a story of loss. Instead, I found myself deeply moved by the […]

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7 Simple Hacks to Make Your Pumpkin Spice Latte Healthier (Without Losing the Flavor)

If one thing epitomizes the fall season, it’s the cult-favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s the comforting drink we wait for all year because there’s nothing quite like sipping on warm, pumpkin-spiced goodness to lean into the slower autumn days. But there’s one caveat: The traditional Starbucks PSL is flavored with not-so-great-for-you ingredients like added sugar […]

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A Weekly Dinner Menu for the First Week of November (+ snacks)

A Weekly Dinner Menu for the First Week of November (+ snacks) Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: See all my weekly dinner menus here! READ: A Weekly Dinner Menu for the First Week of November (+ snacks) Agen Togel Terpercaya Bandar Togel Sabung Ayam Online Berita Terkini Artikel Terbaru Berita Terbaru Penerbangan Berita […]

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Warm Water in the Morning: Is It Healthier?

Many people around the world begin their day with a glass of warm or hot water every morning. You see it in some social media feeds: people touting the benefits of drinking warm water, especially in the morning, as helping with everything from weight loss to removing toxins. But are these claims true? First, let’s […]

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I Had Never Run a Day in My Life—Here’s Everything I Bought to Train For My First 5K

I was never an athletic person—especially when it came to running. In high school, I used to joke with my track-star friends that I’d join them when hell froze over, or if a zombie apocalypse forced me to sprint for my life. Spoiler: neither happened, and I remained firmly planted on the sidelines with a […]

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The most popular items I shared in October!

October was a whirlwind – between our fall break trip to Boston and getting our Halloween costumes ready, plus the start of my busiest season for work, I feel like I hardly caught my breath! Here are the most popular things I shared in October! Joyspun PajamasThese pajamas were the #1 seller of October, and […]

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Stitches vs Sutures: A Guide

Let’s be real: nobody wants to hear the words, “You’re going to need stitches.” But cuts happen. Whether from a kitchen mishap, a bike crash, or something way less glamorous, sometimes your body needs a little extra help closing things up. The good news? Stitches aren’t one-size-fits-all. Doctors have a few different tricks up their […]

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