The best water bottles of 2021Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:49:24 GMTAfter two months of testing and drinking a whole lotta water, we narrowed down our picks to two bottles that stood out from the rest.
When should you use a credit card to pay your rent?Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:30:37 GMTWhile you typically can't swipe your credit card to pay your rent without being charged a fee, there are actually a few ways to use your credit card to pay your rent that make sense.
The best dutch ovens in 2021Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:57:42 GMTThe classic Dutch oven may just be the ultimate kitchen multitasker. From making rice to simmering sauces and stews to baking bread to braising meat, this durable tool can tackle a huge range of cooking needs on the stovetop, in the oven, or even over the campfire.
How to use a French press coffee maker, according to expertsMon, 20 Sep 2021 18:45:55 GMTI first learned about French presses when I worked as a barista several years ago in the Chicago area. Process so easy, results so good: Grind, boil, pour, steep, plunge, pour. A perfect, rich cup of coffee with all the yummy oils still lingering in your cup. Suddenly, any cup served from an automatic drip machine seemed, as we now say, basic.
19 candles will that make your home instantly smell like fallMon, 13 Sep 2021 13:39:39 GMTAs the thrill of summer comes to a rather abrupt end, we're looking forward to cuddling up at home again, now more than ever. And honestly, fall is one of our favorite seasons to decorate our space in. From tiny pumpkins to beautiful tablescapes to cozy blankets, there's a plethora of options to transform your home into a comfy oasis.
Treat your mom this Mother's Day with UrbanStems — and enjoy 20% off with code CNN20.pubDate.Consider this your reminder - Mother's Day is May 8th! Find and order the perfect gift before May 6 so that it arrives in time! And if your mom enjoys flowers, hop on over to urbanstems.com and check "Mother's Day gift" off your to-do list (and save 20% with code CNN20 while you're at it). Mother's Day is the most popular day of the year to send flowers — who doesn't love feeling appreciated? Beautiful blooms are a great way to show you care, and UrbanStems has some very special arrangements that're sure to thrill any mom. Bonus: If you purchase a bouquet early you may just earn that coveted "most thoughtful child" title. "Thoughtful spouse" has a nice ring to it too!
Create your personal outdoor oasis with Ashley.pubDate.It's that time of year again, when we prep our springtime yards for warm weather hangouts. Sunshine is just around the corner, and curating an outdoor oasis is a top priority for many. Jump-start your outdoor living room, deck or patio with the foundation for the whole space: outdoor furniture. If you're looking for quality, all-weather pieces, Ashley's refreshed selection is your best bet. The brand's durable, stylish finds are perfect for creating an inviting backyard getaway.
Spring has sprung at Build-A-Bear, with sweet stuffed pals for every occasion.pubDate.Spring brings flowers — and its own special gifting occasions. Easter, Mother's Day, graduations, and of course our Taurus and Gemini birthdays! Plus there could be bridal showers, there's Father's Day...need we go on? You may have quite the shopping list, but there's one place where you can get all your springtime gifts covered: Build-A-Bear. The custom plush purveyor has an egg-cellent sale through April, so you can pick out the perfect present at a great price.
Sell your old tech before it loses its value with Decluttr.pubDate.CNN Underscored partnered with Decluttr to create this content. When you make a purchase, CNN receives revenue. CNN news staff is not involved at all in the selections or product reviews. For more on what we do and how we do it, visit our About Us page.
Get paid to recycle old tech and media with Decluttr.pubDate.Decluttr is on the forefront of the recycle-reuse revolution. The company pays top dollar for old smartphones, tablets, computers, wearable tech, DVDs, CDs, game consoles, video games and books, then refurbishes and sells them at affordable prices.
Carhartt's workwear line is breathable and sweat-wicking to combat heat, sun and humidity.pubDate.When you're working hard in the summer heat, you need two things: durability and breathability — and unfortunately, when it comes to clothing, those two things are rarely offered alongside each other. Carhartt once again earns its title as one of the best workwear companies with its line of gear that features Carhartt Force Technology. From T-shirts to work pants to leggings to boots, everything here is especially well made (as per usual) but also exceptionally cooling and sweat-wicking to keep you dry and comfortable in the warm weather.
Carhartt's workwear line is breathable and sweat-wicking to combat heat, sun and humidity.pubDate.When you're working hard in the summer heat, you need two things: durability and breathability — and unfortunately, when it comes to clothing, those two things are rarely offered alongside each other. Carhartt once again earns its title as one of the best workwear companies with its line of gear that features Carhartt Force Technology. From T-shirts to work pants to leggings to boots, everything here is especially well made (as per usual) but also exceptionally cooling and sweat-wicking to keep you dry and comfortable in the warm weather.
Recharge your batteries and refresh your wardrobe with these spring staples from Athleta.pubDate.Spring is a time for getting outside — recharging your batteries with the sun, soil and fresh air — but your winter wardrobe probably isn't conducive to that. Cue the Spring Edit from Athleta, which offers the best, most adaptive pieces for the season. Here, you'll find everything from versatile tank tops to day-to-night dresses, all made from comfortable, sustainable fabrics and offered in ample spring-friendly colors.
Prep for spring with these 6 brilliant inventions from Amazon Launchpad.pubDate.Amazon is the place to find just about anything you could possibly need — and it's also a place to discover brilliant inventions that you didn't even know you needed. Cue Amazon Launchpad, a hub of discovery that highlights innovative products from small brands and start-ups.
Here are 5 essential FSA-eligible items you can buy from Warby Parker.pubDate.While we're all pretty tired of being stuck at home, there is a silver lining: Necessity is the mother of invention, so previously daunting tasks have gotten a whole lot easier over the last few years. Take vision care, for example. Companies like Warby Parker have adapted so you can get high-quality glasses online — not to mention contact lenses, prescription sunglasses and more — with minimal hassle and for surprisingly great prices.
Build a wardrobe that's practical and always on-trend with these New Balance Essentials.pubDate.Fashion should be as much about practicality as it is about expression. That's why the New Balance Essentials collection is actually worthy of a spot in your wardrobe — today, tomorrow and years from now. These timeless pieces never go out of style, but they also offer the performance technology you'll need to keep you moving forward at the gym, on the street and anywhere else.
Find your thing at Redbubble, the independent artist marketplace that has it all.pubDate.Redbubble's talented artist community creates designs for over 125 different products that let you express yourself. Wall art, mugs, T-shirts, shower curtains, dad hats and more functional items feature designs from hundreds of thousands of independent artists, which means you can find exactly what you're looking for no matter the occasion. Whether you're shopping for a little something to treat yourself or that perfect gift, you'll find it at Redbubble. A dreams classic T-Shirt? A radiate positivity cap? Perhaps a dragon jigsaw puzzle would be up your alley? This is the fun stuff you'll find at Redbubble, and we're here for it.
AncestryDNA® kits are currently on sale, and the savings are huge.pubDate.For many, uncovering their ancestry is a profound experience. The timeless questions of who we are and where we come from are deeply written into our genes. But it has historically been a lot of work to delve meaningfully into the past, especially when digging up info from more than a couple generations back. DNA analysis has been a game changer in that journey, and with great new deals, Ancestry® is making it easier than ever for everyone to delve into the story told by their genes.
Return to the office in style with these versatile and polished pants from Bonobos.pubDate.It's finally time to return to the office, meaning pants are no longer optional (bye sweats). If you feel restrictive in your pants and are one of those people who takes them off the second they get home from work, you're not alone and no one blames you. Thankfully, Bonobos' mission is to "create a world where everybody fits" — and this brand has succeeded with its huge range of pants sizing options and revolutionary attention to detail.
Try these different and dynamic ways to learn a new language, offered by Babbel.pubDate.If you're interested in learning a new language, you may have heard of Babbel, the premium, subscription-based language learning platform. If you haven't, settle in and read on to get the scoop on this bestselling method. Babbel is an entertaining, flexible language app that provides quick results, according to tens of thousands of users. One testimonial reads, "An addictively fun and easy way to learn a new language or brush up on language skills!" The reason it can be so "fun and easy" while also being effective is the way that lessons are created. Babbel has over 150 linguistic experts crafting short yet effective lessons that can be worked into any schedule. You can squeeze in a 10-minute lesson each day, right? That's like one Instagram check, and it's time better spent than falling into a black hole of TikTok videos.
Personalize every aspect of your dress shirt with Charles Tyrwhitt's new virtual design tool.pubDate.In theory, a dress shirt is a very simple thing: two sleeves, a collar, some buttons and maybe an eye-catching pattern. When it actually comes down to it, however, there are dozens upon dozens of factors that either make it a wardrobe favorite or the shirt you only reach for when all of your other options are in the laundry. London-based menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt is on a mission to help you create only wardrobe favorites from here on out, all thanks to its Tyrwhitt Custom Shirt Tool.
Straight teeth were never more achievable than with Candid.pubDate.They say that the first thing most people notice about you is your smile. But when you haven't had the luck to have been born with perfectly straight teeth, then every first meeting is fraught with all the self-consciousness and doubt that you had when you were a painfully awkward 14-year-old.
These new color releases from Crocs will boost your mood and help you express your personality.pubDate.When the holidays end and the weather just keeps getting worse, winter starts to lose its charm for a lot of people. Luckily, there are things you can do to brighten up your day-to-day, and infusing your wardrobe with some color is one of those things. To help break up the winter blues, Crocs just added some new shades to its range of color options, so whether you love calming pastels or creative tie-dyes, you can now combine functionality with personality.
The future is here, and these sustainable kitchen appliances from Electrolux at AJ Madison prove it.pubDate.Your kitchen is so much more than just another room in your house. It's where you nourish yourself, hone your creativity and nurture your loved ones — but what if it were also a place where you could cultivate sustainability without compromise? Electrolux just launched a new line of kitchen appliances designed to inspire culinary creativity, available now at AJ Madison, and even novice home chefs are in awe of their innovative features.
This CNN exclusive Buy-One Get-One eyewear sale at EyeBuyDirect is a must-shop, here's why:.pubDate.When it comes to your eyes and eye health, you should never wait or compromise on investing in quality eyewear. And when there's an opportunity to save big on quality eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses for the new year, it's even more reason to shop and buy now. That's why EyeBuyDirect's ongoing exclusive CNN offer for BOGO savings is something you can't wait on. CNN readers can buy one frame and get another frame free*, with code CNNBOGO through 2022. And even better — for those of you with FSA funds to spend before they expire (for some, that's extended to Mar. 15), eyewear is the perfect use of those dollars. It's a new year, and a great time to place an emphasis on your eye health and overall wellness.
The Tempo Move is a compact, stylish home gym with a built-in personal trainer.pubDate.Going to the gym definitely requires an investment of time, money and travel, but building your own at-home gym requires extra square footage that most people just don't have. Fortunately, there's a third option: It's called the Tempo Move. It's a compact personal training gym for your home, and all it requires is your phone, your TV and a few feet of space.
Transform your body and mind from home with the Hydrow Rowing Machine.pubDate.Take a look at your current fitness routine: Is it a chaotic mixed bag of different activities and places — weights at the gym, yoga on your living room floor, jogging around the block — or is it a to-do on your list that you haven't gotten around to in a while? Either way, one at-home workout machine is designed to transform said fitness routine with simplicity, efficiency and whole health. It's called the Hydrow Rowing Machine, and it's earned over 7,500 reviews and a 4.7-star rating from real customers.
When disaster strikes, Lemonade homeowner's insurance has you covered.pubDate.For many of us, home is our safe place — the calm still center of an uncertain world. That can make it all the more difficult when disaster strikes where we live, and our homestead havens find themselves at the mercy of wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards or other natural disasters.
WFH in comfort with Branch's high-quality ergonomic chairs and standing desks.pubDate.For a while, it seemed like we might all be heading back into the office, but if the new year has taught us anything, it's that working from home is here to stay. That means it's time to quit Zooming from the kitchen table and finally establish a home workspace that's more comfortable, more beautiful and more productive. Branch can help — and for a lot less than you might think.
Get a head start on your spring wardrobe with Athleta's new seasonal releases.pubDate.Now more than ever before, the winter months can feel especially dreary and confining. If you're looking forward to spring's warmth, freedom and brightness, you can get a head start by prepping your wardrobe for the season — and Athleta has everything you need, thanks to its new arrivals for spring.
