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Brooklinen’s popular classic percale and its best-selling luxe sateen sheets set are now available in vibrant colors including aqua blue, radiant orchid, limoncello, and a floral pattern, cape flora, for spring and summer. These limited-edition colors and patterns are available until the stock runs out, so be sure to check them out while you still can. If you’re looking for a crisp, lightweight, and breathable sheet set for summer, you can’t go wrong with Brooklinen’s classic percale core sheet set....

After deciding where to put it, picking a style for a butcher block countertop is the next step. Dark woods or countertops with dark stains look polished and elegant, without being too formal. A dark wood countertop also minimizes the rustic feel of the design choice by mimicking the look and feel of a quartz or granite countertop. The colors in darker wood countertops are also typically more uniform, which might appeal to anyone with a strong love of consistency....

While Cariuma’s sustainably-made sneakers rack up huge waitlists, we expect the first non-shoe product to sell out even quicker. The JJ Backpack is made from 100 percent recycled nylon, and the straps and buckles are constructed from recycled post-consumer products and production plastic waste. The Global Recycled Standard-certified backpack is large enough to hold your everyday staples including 13- to 17-inch laptops, notebooks, pens, extra clothing, and accessories. It also comes with a side water bottle pouch, too....

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While this post is sponsored by Perdue Farms, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. Family Friendly 30 Minute Meal I’m a big fan of the coconut shrimp at Red Lobster but my son doesn’t like shrimp. This coconut chicken recipe reminds me of the sweet flaky outside on the coconut shrimp from Red Lobster just on chicken instead of shrimp. The outside is made up of flavorful spices plus sweetened coconut, making it great for the entire family!...