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42 Gifts for Everyone in Your Family

Now that we’re officially settled into November, people who don’t procrastinate (I’m jealous of you) and want to avoid the mild panic that comes with last-minute holiday shopping (a feeling I know too well) are probably already starting to cross names off of their gift list. If you’re one of these proactive holiday shoppers and have begun the gift hunt—or keep telling yourself this is the year you’ll finally become one—you’re in luck. Shopping for family members can feel daunting, especially if you’re someone with a large family. So to help, we’ve rounded up 42 gifts that are bound to be a fit for at least a few of the family members on your list. Read More >> …

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These 8 Furniture Essentials Will Upgrade Any Space

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Wayfair to share some of our favorite ways to upgrade your space. Psst! All of these products also happen to be on sale—along with others across the site that are discounted up to 70 percent off—as part of Wayfair’s Cyber Month sale. Refreshing your space doesn’t need to be overwhelming, expensive, or a huge task—sometimes all it takes is upgrading your basics. It can be as simple as replacing that bedframe you’ve had since your first apartment, getting your pup its own couch to nap on, or making more space in your kids’ bedroom by swapping out twin beds for a bunk bed. The trick is to pick out functional and stylish furniture that will leave you with a space you love. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re here—with the help of our friends at Wayfair—to help. Keep reading for eight, easy furniture upgrades that could…

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Everything You Need to Restock Your Kitchen for Back-to-School

We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to get your school year off to a great start. From snacking superstars to dinnertime staples, FreshDirect has the kitchen staples to keep things stress-free for kids and parents alike. Order online or via their app to shop your go-to groceries. With the chime of the first school bell, the autumn hustle sweeps parents back into its fold. From breakfast on the go and lunchbox duty to after-school snacks, this time of year is beyond busy. Luckily FreshDirect is here to ease the back-to-school transition for both kids and parents. From wholesome, naturally sweet snacks like Grapery’s Cotton Candy Grapes to versatile, well-loved staples like Goldfish Crackers, FreshDirect’s grocery offerings have got you covered. With just a few clicks on their user-friendly app, you can stock up on everything you need to glide into the school year with ease. Read More >> …

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You’re Not Alone—Olive Oil Is Really, Really Expensive Right Now

If you bookmarked Carolina Gelen’s recipe for Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake to bake on a rainy day, do it now. Olive oil is about to get a lot more expensive. According to a recent BBC report, olive oil prices could increase between 20 and 25 percent in the next 3 to 4 months. A combination of factors—namely the headline-grabbing heatwave in Europe and production delays due to the war in Ukraine and the pandemic—are forcing olive oil producers across the globe, but particularly in Spain and Italy, to raise prices. From Our Shop Olipac Stainless Steel Olive Oil Dispenser $22–$42 More Options

Brightland 100% Extra Virgin Heirloom Olive Oil $38–$40 More Options

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22 Dorm Room Ideas We’re Totally Stealing for Ourselves

My college days may be in the rearview mirror, but I still remember the joys—and struggles—of living in a dorm. On the one hand, your best friends will likely be living right down the hall, but on the other hand, you generally have to share a bathroom with dozens of other people. Dorm life is definitely what you make it, and there are a few dorm room essentials that can help ensure your college experience is comfortable and loads of fun. If I had to go back and do it again, these are some of the dorm room ideas that I would use to spruce up my space. Things like comfortable bedding, noise-canceling gadgets, and a mini coffee maker will make your dorm feel more like home—and keep you productive as exams loom. Plus, most of these items can be used for all your college years and beyond, even if you eventually move into an apartment…

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7 Essentials You Need to Make Your Staycation the Best Vacation

Since I’m not traveling much these days, I’ve started thinking of my summer weekends as staycations.
My usual routine when the weekend rolls in is to laze around on my couch until guilt kicks in, then scramble to fit in a workout, run errands, and heave my many loads of laundry to the laundromat down the street. All good and worthwhile things to do, of course. But when I think of Friday evening as the kick-off to a mini two-day vacation rather than as a weekend that’s always too short, the next 48 hours feel more relaxing and longer. I’ll check out a new restaurant one night, dip into a bookstore the next morning, and even bring coffee and breakfast to the park on Sunday. I’ll also stock the fridge and freezer with summertime treats like watermelon, berries, and ice cream, and when I’m ready for a break, I’ll take an afternoon siesta. Suddenly, my weekend feels…

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22 Plus-Size Swimsuits Trending For Summer 2022

Score them now, before they sell out. …

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32 Best Artificial Christmas Trees That Bring the Holiday Cheer

For many families, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of the holiday season. We’re all got different ceremonies for lighting it, traditions around decorating it with ornaments, and rituals for placing perfectly wrapped presents beneath its branches. While plenty still cherish the wintry smell of real spruce, pine, or fir trees, others are taking the artificial route—which definitely eliminate the mess left by a real one. The debate about which is more sustainable is still up in the air, but if you invest in an artificial tree that you use year after year, you won’t be in the wrong. Plus, it’s a one-time expense, rather than an annual one. Read More >> …

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Sharpen Your Knives (at Home!) With These 11 Best Knife Sharpeners

If you’re mashing onions or tomatoes, or hacking at a piece of steak, you’re in definite need of a knife sharpener. According to Fleishers Craft Butchery’s head butcher Jason Yang, shop butcher manager Kyle McCarthy, and butcher manager Sam Masler, you’ll want to use either a traditional whetstone or, for convenience, a sharpener that allows you to pull the knife through opposing abrasive surfaces without grinding or warping the blade. “This is fast and easy because it mimics the cutting motion, and you don’t have to worry about setting an angle to regain the edge of the knife,” the team explains. The more common electric sharpeners will make your knives sharper, but they’re harsh on knives and might not last as long as these two methods. Read More >> …

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15 Edible Gifts From Costco That We Want to Eat Right Now

If you’re like me, you spend half of December grocery shopping, half of it present shopping and half of it cooking. Yes, I’m aware that my math is flawed, but that’s pretty much how it feels. And while shopping online has pretty much become standard, sometimes you need something now, or just need a stash of gifts ready to be pulled out at a moment’s notice (like when your neighbor shows up with a Bundt cake, and you don’t want to look like a schlub). There’s one thing we know to be true: pretty much everyone loves a thoughtful food gift—you simple can’t go wrong with giving something edible. Homemade is a great way to go, but there’s nothing wrong with a store-bought treat. And guess which of our favorite stores has a robust selection of food gifts? You guessed it: Costco. The beauty of it is that you can go grocery shopping and present shopping…

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Cruelty-Free & Vegan New Releases at Sephora

Shopping the latest vegan new releases at Sephora and not sure what your options are? Logical Harmony has you covered! A lot of new products have launched in 2020 at Sephora. It can be tough to keep up with which are from cruelty-free brands at Sephora and which of the launches are vegan-friendly. To help save you time, I’m putting together regular update posts so that you can easily find the vegan new releases at Sephora. So many new products coming out. This update includes makeup, skincare, body care, and haircare. Some of the Cruelty-Free & Vegan New Releases at Sephora are: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Editor’s Note: By using the affiliate links in this post you are supporting Logical Harmony! How does it work? When you purchase a product through one of these links Logical Harmony gets a commission at no extra cost to you. This…

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Cruelty-Free Mascara at Cult Beauty

Looking for cruelty-free mascara at Cult Beauty? This guide has you covered! Logical Harmony helps make cruelty-free easy! When it comes to mascara, everyone is looking for something different. Some want length and others volume. Some people want waterproof mascara. Others want a mascara that can do it all. Thankfully, there are lots of cruelty-free mascara options at Cult Beauty. This guide will help you find out the best-selling cruelty-free mascaras at Cult Beauty and the best vegan options as well. Remember to use #LogicalHarmonyApproved on Instagram to show off all of your Logical Harmony Approved picks, purchases, and looks! Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube as well. Editor’s Note: By using the affiliate links in this post you are supporting Logical Harmony! How does it work? When you purchase a product through one of these links Logical Harmony gets a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is…

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Cruelty-Free Skincare at Ulta

Looking for cruelty-free skincare at Ulta? This guide has you covered! Logical Harmony helps make cruelty-free easy! Ulta can be one of the best places to shop for cruelty-free skincare. Since they carry such a wide variety of cruelty-free brands at all different price-points, it’s easy to find the best products for your skin and your budget. While there are lots of cruelty-free brands at Ulta, I wanted to create a guide specifically for skincare. This guide will help you find out what all the cruelty-free skincare brands at Ulta are. You can find everything from treatments to masks to cleansers to toners and everything in between. Some of these brands are also completely vegan too. Remember to use #LogicalHarmonyApproved on Instagram to show off all of your Logical Harmony Approved picks, purchases, and looks! Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube as well. Editor’s Note: By using the affiliate links in…

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The Ultimate Guide to Cruelty-Free Cleaning Products

Looking for cruelty-free cleaning products? This guide has you covered! Logical Harmony helps make cruelty-free easy! So many people ask for help when it comes to cruelty-free cleaning products. When it comes to keeping your home clean, a lot of us grow up with a lot of brand loyalty. We grow up seeing our parents buy specific brands and once we’re out on our own, most people continue to buy those same brands. A lot of people also don’t realize that cleaning products are often tested on animals. It can be one of the last cruelty-free swaps people make. Thankfully, it’s now easier than ever to find cruelty-free cleaning options. No matter what you’re looking to replace there are easy swaps. So whether that’s dishwasher soap, a good all-purpose cleaner, laundry soap, specialty cleaners, glass cleaner, or other options, this list has you covered. Editor’s Note: By using the affiliate links in this post you are supporting…

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Vegan Brands at Sephora (Updated for 2020!)

This list of vegan brands at Sephora will help make shopping easier for you! Finding cruelty-free brands at Sephora is pretty simple. Buying from completely cruelty-free and vegan brands at Sephora it can be another story. For many consumers, big stores like Sephora are one of the main places where they purchase cosmetics, skincare, and hair care. Being aware of the cruelty-free brands at Sephora is easy, but finding completely vegan brands can be another challenge. Sephora carries so many brands and you can use the Logical Harmony guide to cruelty-free brands at Sephora to find out which are cruelty-free and which are not. Lots of brands at Sephora have vegan options. There are a handful of brands that happen to be completely vegan as well. While the cruelty-free brands have vegan options, some people want to purchase from brands that are completely vegan-friendly as well. This means there is no animal testing and no animal ingredients…

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11 Surprising Kroger Secrets You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Guess who has two thumbs and had never been to a Kroger? Yep, it’s me. Despite the fact that there are over 3,000 Kroger stores in dozens of states (including my own), I had astonishingly never stepped foot inside one. Read More >> …

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5 New Ikea Products We Love From the Holiday Collection

Fall is about feeling warm and comforted. As I write this, it’s 90°F in New York, and it’s the wrong kind of warm, and decidedly not comfortable. So, I’m happy for any reminders that my favorite season is indeed lurking right around the corner. Which is why IKEA’s new collection is so well-timed, with its special range of holiday homeware. Aptly named Värmer, which means “warming” in Swedish (add that to your glossary of Scandinavian buzzwords), the collection hopes to embody everything that we love about the holidays: inviting interiors, cozy gatherings, great conversation (and cakes and casseroles). Read More >> …

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5 New Ikea Products We Love From the Holiday Collection

Fall is about feeling warm and comforted. As I write this, it’s 90°F in New York, and it’s the wrong kind of warm, and decidedly not comfortable. So, I’m happy for any reminders that my favorite season is indeed lurking right around the corner. Which is why IKEA’s new collection is so well-timed, with its special range of holiday homeware. Aptly named Värmer, which means “warming” in Swedish (add that to your glossary of Scandinavian buzzwords), the collection hopes to embody everything that we love about the holidays: inviting interiors, cozy gatherings, great conversation (and cakes and casseroles). Read More >> …

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37 Cute Spring Bags That Are Just Waiting to Hold All of Your Stuff

Is the nickname “bag lady” supposed to be insulting or something? …

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27 Bathroom Storage Options That Are Actually, You Know, Cute

Because your bathroom should be an oasis. …

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33 Discounted Winter Sweaters to Snag at Seasonal Sales

You can never have too many sweaters. …

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20 Supermarket Souvenirs We Always Bring Back from Our Travels

Whether I’m traveling near or far, my very favorite part of visiting a new city is exploring local supermarkets. Slowly making my way up and down the aisles, taking in all of the regional specialties in chip flavors, sauce varieties, and even cleaning goods, is not only an easy window into a culture’s idiosyncrasies, but a jackpot for (often edible) souvenirs, as well. Seems I’m not the only one who thinks this way. My coterie of like-minded colleagues are all in the same boat when it comes to navigating markets big and small, close to home and in far-flung reaches of the globe. Read More >> …

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19 Killer Food Subscriptions to Give This Holiday—Because You’ve Still Got Time!

Tick-tock! I blinked and somehow found myself within spitting distance of Christmas. I’m realizing I may have missed the shipping cut-off dates for many sites, but my list of unshopped-for loved ones still looms large. If you find yourself similarly pressed for time, know that there are still plenty of thoughtful options out there. I’ve said before that the best presents to give are the ones you’d love to receive yourself. Luckily, there are a whole host of subscription gifts that fit this bill—and the best part is, the lucky giftee can benefit from your generosity long after the holiday season is over. Read More >> …

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The Ultimate Cruelty-Free Perfume Guide

When it comes to perfume, many people are surprised to find out that most mainstream perfume brands are not cruelty-free. Is finding cruelty-free perfume tough? Not at all! There are so many amazing cruelty-free perfume brands. Many people assume that it is hard to find cruelty free and vegan perfume, but it is actually a lot easier than you may think. In the past, picking out a cruelty-free perfume or a vegan perfume often meant that you were headed to your local health food store. But did you know that even stores like Sephora carry cruelty-free perfume brands? You can find these cruelty-free perfumes in classic spray bottles, solid perfume, and even perfume wipes. This makes it really easy to have cruelty-free perfume at home and some that you can travel with. This is the most recent update of a post I originally published on October 3, 2014. The following brands are all cruelty-free and have vegan perfume…

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7 TSA-Approved Bags That Make Traveling Much Easier

Anyone who has flown on a plane recently will know the utter degradation passengers must go through in order to reach their destination. There are the hour-long lines, the aggressive pat-downs and body scans, the uniformed men and women screaming at you to remove your shoes, the televisions blaring cable news everywhere you turn in the terminal, the $5 bottles of water, the delayed flights, and the seats that seem to get smaller with every trip. When the infant sitting in the row behind me wails inconsolably for every minute of every hour of the flight, I often find myself empathizing, thinking, “Same here, baby.” Relief from this new travel normal comes only at the end of the trip, when you reach into the overhead bin, grab your bag, and race out of the airport. Fresh air! In a new city! You’re arrived! But in order to pull off this great airport escape, you need a…

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