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As a beauty writer, I’ve had the privilege of being able to try many customized beauty products, from fragrances mixed specifically to my tastes to moisturizers that were formulated to address both my eczema and my skin’s other sensitivities. Though there are a handful of store-bought products that I still swear by, the customized ones always make a deep, lasting impression. My favorite nude lipstick I’ve ever worn—and the only one that has properly emphasized both the yellow and olive undertones in my tan Filipino skin—is the one I custom-made at Bite Beauty’s Lip Lab in L....

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Pricing, shipping, and variety are some of the factors that set plant subscription services apart from one another, and it’s important to note these differences so you can evaluate which plant box suits your lifestyle and level of expertise best. To help make your plant subscription search a little easier, we analyzed subscription tiers, cancellation policies, pricing, sustainability, and more to find the best plant subscriptions out there. Wherever you are on your green thumb journey, discover your new favorite piece of fauna when you sign up for one of these exciting plant subscriptions....

Using an ice cream scoop to scrape out the pumpkin guts and sprinkling the lid of your pumpkin with cinnamon to make it smell like pumpkin spice (yes, seriously) will make pumpkin carving easier and much more fun. And if you need to learn how to carve a pumpkin in the first place, we can help with that, too. Pumpkin carving hack: If you’re carving a large pumpkin, thin the walls of the pumpkin first so it’s easier to punch out each shape....

Totes make it easy to not only stack and store items, but grab the bin you need and bring it right to your project. A pegboard and hooks help you display your tools, and make it easy to see what you need at a glance. And large mesh baskets can also be portable, while holding even the bulkiest drills and tools.

I’ve been there—it’s time-consuming and frustrating. If you don’t want to have to call a search party every time you reach for your wallet or keys, lose the items listed below to declutter your purse quickly. Before long, your favorite handbag will look beautiful, inside and out. If you can’t find a trash can, Sharon Lowenheim from Organizing Goddess recommends reserving an outside pocket of your purse to stash wrappers and other refuse....

Paint Painting is one of the easiest—and least expensive—ways to transform your rooms. “A fresh coat can instantly update a space,” says interior designer Adam Hunter. Don’t have enough time to paint the whole room? “Just repainting the trim can make a big impact,” says interior designer Karen Vidal. Check Out Local Art Programs Okay, so you can’t afford an original Picasso, but you can invest in some up-and-coming talent. “Try contacting your local college art program to see if there are any upcoming student art shows where you can purchase pieces inexpensively,” says interior designer James Wheeler....

There are Keurig accessories that can help lessen your environmental impact and time spent cleaning all at once—and they’re surprisingly affordable. To start, reusable K-cups cut down on single-use plastic and give you more flexibility in the flavors you sip. Simply fill it with your favorite coffee grounds and follow the same Keurig steps as usual. Some of the best-selling versions even come with petite scoopers that precisely fill the K-cups with the proper amount of coffee grounds and prevent countertop spills....

Equal parts cozy, energizing, and nutrient-rich, a matcha latte is precisely what you need on a chilly morning or after a not-so-restful night of sleep. Known to be rich in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, and l-theanine, an amino acid, matcha has disease-fighting, anti-inflammatory, and anti-stress properties. TL;DR: It’s a great alternative to coffee. If you’re already a matcha convert (and don’t need convincing), you’ll still want to keep reading....