Wondering if you need a carbon monoxide detector for travel? Hotels and vacation rentals don’t always have working CO alarms, and carbon monoxide poisoning kills travelers every year. Here’s the portable detector we never travel without and why it could save your life. Traveling is incredible. You get to explore new places, experience different cultures,...

What happens when you eat eggs every day? Complete guide to egg nutrition, benefits, cholesterol facts, and how many eggs you should eat daily. Did you know there’s a simple, inexpensive food that’s rich in nutrients and probably already in your fridge? That’s right—we’re talking about the humble egg. Long regarded as a breakfast staple,...

The other day, my friend Bess Kalb (of passive-agg toddler fame) posted a photo of herself wearing an almost identical sweater to Harry’s in When Harry Met Sally. Her pose! Her sneakers! Her hands! I died! “It’s J.Crew MENS,” she told me, when I texted her about it. “I actually prefer the cut and quality...

An anniversary honors the commitment. February 14 honors the spark. If you’re doing dinner, staying in, ordering takeout, or simply sitting on the couch in sweatpants, here are a few last-minute touches that add glow without turning the day into a retail marathon or an argument about effort. I have long believed Valentine’s Day is...

I interviewed polar explorer and scientist Felicity Aston seven years ago. It was an unforgettable interview (for many readers, too, I know!). Last weekend, when the mayor announced that NYC was colder than parts of Antarctica, I immediately thought of Felicity’s incredible stories and winter skin recs. These days, Felicity lives with her family on...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. For years, fragrance felt performative. A way to signal something: femininity, masculinity, seduction, power. But that script is loosening. More and more, we’re reaching for scents that feel intimate instead of impressive. Fragrances that don’t ask us...

How’s your winter going? This season has been cold and intense, so we asked readers on Instagram how they’re keeping up their spirits, and hundreds of replies came rolling in. Here, 11 readers share great ideas for staying upbeat… Above: “I’m a teacher in Minneapolis. During these months of ICE operations, we are hugging and...

Did you know you can brûlée, like, anything? I always forget brûléeing is an option, because it’s one of those fancy cooking processes that’s too much fuss for home cooking. The thing is? It’s really not. All you need is a broiler and the courage to turn it on. (I suppose you might also need...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Romantic books have become one of the most powerful forces in modern storytelling. And if Netflix’s adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation is any indication, we might be headed for a rom-com movie renaissance next, which...

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