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Upgrade Your Home With These Out-Of-The-Box Gift Ideas
Coming up with gift ideas for the holidays can be paralyzing—after all, there are only so many times one can recycle the same three gift ideas before the relatives start to complain. Taking a chance with something entirely new, however, can be a gamble, as it’s not always easy to discern people’s tastes (or their propensity for regifting). Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be a chore, however, as there are a few out-of-the-box household gift ideas that are sure to please.
The Hormone-Informed Face Cream That’s Redefining Anti-Aging - InTouch Weekly
For years, the beauty aisle has been filled with serums, retinoids, peptides, vitamin C cocktails and “miracle creams” promising to rewind time. But what if the real reason so many women struggle with dullness, dryness, breakouts, unwanted facial hair and loss of firmness isn’t age — or even skincare at all? What if the problem — and the solution — is hormonal? Inner Balance, the women’s health brand founded by hormone specialist Dr. Sarah Daccarett, has quietly been building a movement.
Fix Your Search is Tonia Ryan’s New Series on Dating and Digital Identity
In a world where a first impression often happens long before two people meet, when someone quietly types your name into a search bar, Tonia Ryan is stepping forward with a bold, fresh vision. Her new series, Fix Your Search, launching on YouTube and major podcast platforms in 2026, blends real-world dating, coaching and digital identity in a way no other show has attempted.
Take up to 52% off at Nanoleaf's Holiday Sale and Put Beautiful Smart Lighting Anywhere in Your Home
Bargain Hunter has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you're anything like me, fighting the winter doldrums makes life hard, and I've found that literally brightening up my spaces can make a huge difference in my mood. I've had my eye on Nanoleaf's smart RGB lighting for a few years, ever since I started seeing colorful geometric patterns on the walls in videos from some of my favorite creators.
Logitech G502 X Review: When the Downgrade Is an Upgrade
Table of Contents Toggle I don’t use half the features of my Logitech G502 X mouse, but that’s not why I got it. More than anything else, it’s probably the best feeling mouse I’ve ever used, and that includes not just other stalwarts I have from names like Razer and Corsair, but it’s the best among the four Logitech mice I have (G203 as part of my travel mouse and keyboard set, a wonderful old G903 that I still use, G Pro X, and the G902).
The Best High-Performance Winter Tires
2.1K Views You can still get the most out of your performance car during the winter with the proper tires. Just because it’s cold, wet, snowy or icy doesn’t mean you can’t drive a sporty or high-performance vehicle. The best high-performance winter tires and snow tires are designed for drivers who want enhanced dry road handling from their winter/snow tires without really sacrificing maximum snow and ice traction.
SteelSeries' best Keyboard is 50% off for Prime Big Deal Days
While I do consider myself a (very mature) gamer, I didn’t get my first good keyboard for gaming. Instead, I got it because I’m a writer and when I tried someone else’s, there was no way I could go back to cheap, mushy-feeling keyboards.
Get a Nanoleaf Wall Lighting Kit for 20% Off Through Oct. 8
There are few things that literally brighten your mood like a pop of color in a dull space. In fact, lighting colors can actually improve both your mental and physical health. I personally like blues and purples, and I have light bars at my desk that I can set to any color I want. But as much as I like those, there’s only so much they can do, which is why I’m upgrading to a Nanoleaf wall panel kit.
Get a Gotrax R8 65-Mile Range Fat Tire E-Bike for $375 Off
E-bikes are everywhere but there’s still one big drawback: The batteries and electric drivetrain make them heavy, so if you run out of power, it can be real slog to get where you’re going. That won’t be a problem with a Gotrax R8, because it’s removeable 648Wh battery gives you up to 28 miles of all electric range, or a huge 65 miles of pedal-assisted riding. And for Prime Big Deal Days, you can get it for $375 off of the $1,500 list price.
MSI’s Top-Rated 34” OLED Widescreen Monitor Is $280 Off
MSI is one of the best-known names in gaming, and a personal favorite of mine—I have two MSI laptops, both of which are still working after more than six years, and I sent my son off to college with a third Prestige 16 latop in August.
Dell Takes 60% Off The Professional Quality Precision 5690 Laptop
I won’t say how much it cost when I got my first professional mobile workstation, a Dell Precision 5750, about four years ago, but “as much as my last car” would be accurate. It was—and still is—an amazing machine, but eye-watering pricetags normally put high-end laptops like this out of reach.
Get Up to 40% Off Car Care During Chemical Guys' Labor Day Sale
When I saw Chemical Guys was having a big Labor Day sale, the first thing I did was to run out to the garage to see what I have on my shelves. I found 12 assorted bottles of products, my Torqx polisher, wipes, tire brushes, towels, wash mitts and polishing pads, and I know have more bags and buckets scattered around. Washing your car is an important part of maintenance, and with a car wash easily $25 or more, a starter kit from Chemical Guys will pay for itself in a few weeks of washes.
These Best-Selling Adidas Sneakers Are Only $57
There’s a different Adidas sneaker for every sport, but if you want the one that you can wear every day to do just about anything, the best-selling VL Court 3.0 is on sale for as much as 30% off right now for selected colors and sizes. It’s a crossover between a tennis and skate shoe but with an updated, chunky mid-platform sole for extra cushioning (and a little height!). This gives it all-day comfort and a timeless look that go with anything outside of formalwear.
Last Chance Prime Day Deals Dyson, Levi’s, Sony and More, Up to 50% Off
Having an Amazon Prime membership has its perks all year long, including fast, free shipping on millions of products. But when Prime Day arrives, it becomes even more beneficial because there are a number of deals that are exclusive to Prime members. And many of these deals are on popular and top-rated products that everyone wants to get their hands on, from the latest Kindle Paperwhite to a popular Dyson cordless vacuum and even professional-quality Crest tooth whitening strips.
Get the Silonn Countertop Ice Maker for 24% Off During Prime Day
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s nothing quite like having a consistent supply of ice on hand. Whether you’re using ice for cocktails, to chill a bottle of Prosecco or even just a glass of water, having an ice machine makes a huge difference. And this Silonn countertop nugget ice maker is currently on sale for 32% off during Amazon Prime Day. That brings the price from $250 all the way to $190.
Egohome's 10-inch Queen Mattress is $151 for Prime Day
Because they were so expensive, it took me forever to switch from a broken-down innerspring mattress to a modern memory foam one, but three years ago when I finally did, it was life-changing. I can still remember how good it felt the very first time I lay down on it, and how much better my sleep got quite literally overnight.
Levoit's 4.7-Star Rated Air Purifier Is $70 for Prime Day
With so much of the country suffering from poor air quality during the summer of 2025, and it only getting worse due to this year’s extreme heat, a quality air purifier is becoming a necessity, not a convenience.
Bose's QuietComfort Headphones Are $160 Off For Prime Day
The first nice of headphones I ever had was a pair of the original noise-cancelling Bose QuietComforts, when a friend who worked there gave me an extra pair he had (thanks Steve!). I was working in a busy newsroom at the time, and they changed my life. For once, I could work in peace without listening to George yell about politics to someone on the other side of the office from three feet away from my desk.
Shop Crest 3D Whitestrips 33% off for Amazon Prime Day
When my dentist told me that the tannins in my pot-a-day tea habit may stain my teeth even worse than coffee, I wasn’t surprised. I suffer from brown stains and get a 45-minute ultrasonic cleaning every six months so I don’t look like a two-pack-a-day smoker.
Get the Fitbit Charge 6 for TK% Off During Prime Day
When my Fitbit broke a month ago after almost three years of hard daily use, it was like being half naked. It was so easy to use, and the app integrates so well into my phone, that I even got special glue to reattach the screen to try to use it again. I actually got two more weeks out of it before it died for good, and now I’m really regretting my choice to replace it with a Samsung Galaxy watch that needs to be charged every day, instead of another Fitbit.
Get $600 Off Jackery's Solar Generator at the Prime Day Preview
A few years back, I spent months testing and reviewing portable power stations for another publication, and spent a full 10 months using a Jackery 1500 Explorer. I really liked the form factor, thoughtful features and ease of use, but even then the lithium-ion battery was being left behind by LiFePo4 (LFP) batteries, which have many advantages.
The Best Air Compressor For Your Home Garage
10K Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Whether it's for painting, dusting, inflating, or air tools, sometimes there's no substitute for an air compressor. After a great floor jack and a tool chest, getting the best air compressor is probably next on any home mechanic’s wish list.
Touring Jerry's Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum In Pennsylvania
It’s a familiar refrain. Someone starts collecting cars and, when the collection gets too big to store at home, they open a museum. In the case of Jerry and Janet Enders, Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum has expanded to document almost every aspect of American life in the 1950s and ’60s.
Carroll Shelby-Driven 1955 Ferrari 410 S Heads to Auction
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Paleo and Anti-Inflammatory Diets: What They Do and Don’t Have in Common Original
On the surface, paleo and anti-inflammatory diets couldn’t be more different.
The 2025 McLaren Artura Spider Is So Stunning That Paparazzi Took Photos Of My Sweaty, Middle Aged Self Getting Out Of It
If you’re a decent human being, driving a supercar – even if it is, in my case, someone else’s McLaren Artura Spider – should make you take a second to think about Jimmy Carter and the whales and probably Harambe. A very hypothetical $273,800 base MSRP makes this McLaren very much the entry-level supercar, especially when you’ve been able to pay $100,000 for a one-ton pickup for years now, and maybe the McLaren’s hybrid-assisted mileage evens the playing field with an F-350 a little.
Introducing Our Product Reviews Team, and How We Review | Woman's World
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account – free of charge. Please enter a valid email address. Americans may be breathing in cancer-causing chemicals while driving, recent research suggests. A study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology has sparked discussions about the potentially harmful toxins that could be lurking in the cabins of vehicles.
Introducing Our Product Reviews Team, and How We Review Original
Woman's World has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Trust is Important You may have heard in the media recently about how some companies have been using AI reviewers not just to help in writing product reviews, but to create them without the involvement of any human being. AI is good at giving you a summary of things other people have written, but it can’t do anything new.
The McLaren 750S Coupe Makes Time And Space Disappear
It was the sound that got me. There's a point when the turbos really start to spool up and it feels like something is happening on its own, like the revs are in some kind of feedback loop, building on itself, and what's really an amiable burble around town becomes the piercing racecar shriek of a small-displacement V-8 making irrational power. The turbos whine and the sticky foot-wide tires in the back fling pebbles into the bodywork and wherever you were just looking is now behind you.
The Ares Defender V8 Longroof Is A Giantic Big Toy
ARES Modena's Defender V8 is a luxurious and highly exclusive restomod Land Rover, with impeccable quality and world-class craftsmanship. The Defender V8 Longroof offers a surprisingly enjoyable driving experience, combining modern SUV dynamics with off-road capabilities. While the ARES Defender is difficult to obtain and requires deep pockets, it stands out in the quarter-million-plus SUV market with its unique design and customization options.
First Drive: The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD PreRunner Is The Rebirth Of The Sport Truck
2024 Toyota Tacoma The Tacoma is all-new for 2024, and two new models make an appearance, the hardcore off-roader Trailhunter; and the return of the PreRunner. All Tacomas use a 2.4-liter turbo inline-four, with hybrid powertrains available later in the spring of 2024. The new TNGA-F global truck platform brings new levels of sophistication, refinement, and safety to the beloved and long-ruunning nameplate.
First Drive: The ARES Panther Is The Best Sports Car In The World
We don't expect a lot from startup boutique automakers. They tend to overpromise and under-deliver or, more likely, take your deposit and declare bankruptcy, followed by acquisition by a 20-something millionaire or one with a shady background. There are and so many failures we've made lists of them. Dany Bahar, the CEO of ARES Modena who was once described as "an automotive Icarus," has been something of a meme himself for his big dreams (bringing Red Bull into F1), and big failures (as Lotus CEO).
From Hybrids, To PreRunners, To Trailhunters, The 2024 Tacoma Covers A Lot Of Bases Original
Toyota did not approach a redesign of the Tacoma lightly. The company sold over 10 million vehicles worldwide in 2022, making it the world's largest automaker for the third year running, and a large part of that success is a well-earned reputation for reliability. And no vehicle in their lineup is more associated with that than the Tacoma (Hilux* in other markets), the world's most unkillable vehicle.
Toyota's iconic Land Cruiser gets reimagined for a new era
For the last 72 years, the Land Cruiser has been Toyota's do anything, go anywhere, world-spanning SUV. But its evolution has been slow, and the 200 series that new edition replaces in North America is now 16 years old (other parts of the world have had many other variants). Since then, the large SUV class has modernized, changed, and diversified, with everything from four-ton Rivian EVs to Baja-storming Broncos chipping away at market share.
Audi Q8 e-tron Buyer's Guide
Quick Links Drivetrain Specifications and Performance Interior Technology And Comfort 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Versus Its Competitors How Much Does A 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Cost? Is It Worth Buying An Audi Q8 e-tron? We already loved the 2022 e-tron GT, and think it's one of the top picks in its rarified EV performance category. It looks like a concept car, drives like the future, and is a contender for the best performance car in the world, period.
New face, more performance: The e-tron SUV becomes a Q8
We already loved the 2022 e-tron GT, and think it's one of the top picks in its rarified EV performance category. It looks like a concept car, drives like the future, and is a contender for the best performance car in the world, period. So what happens when you adapt the powertrain for a 5,800-pound luxury SUV? We drove it to find out, so see the Table of Contents for that; otherwise, here's everything you need to know about Audi's big Q8 e-tron SUV.
Lamborghini is bringing a new V-8 hybrid hypercar to Le Mans, Daytona, and Sebring
Lamborghini debuted its first ever hybrid racecar at Goodwood today: The SC63 hypercar not only marks the company's entry into the full FIA World Endurance Championship, but is built to showcase and develop the hybrid technology that Lamborghini will be using in all its road-going vehicles within the next two years. In 2021, Lamborghini committed to a completely hybrid lineup by the end of 2024, but so far, the only entry is the Sian, which at 63 cars it isn't exactly a production model.
The Best Ice Scraper and Snow Brush for Winter
11K Views We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Anyone who has winter weather to deal with knows the struggle of clearing snow and ice off their car. Getting the best ice scraper and snow brush to clear off your windshield isn’t just convenient, it’s an important safety issue. If you live where it snows, you’ve seen someone either trying to see out of a partly cleared window, or driving around with a pile of snow on the roof.
How To Protect Yourself From the Amazon Fake Seller Scam
There's a new fake seller scam taking advantage of holiday sales to slip in fraud with real products While we were working on our annual Black Friday deal guide, we started to run across a startlingly large number of a specific kind of Amazon scam. Rather than the phishing, credit card, or text scams that usually make the news, these come from fly-by-night sellers with amazing deals, popping up right now during the first rush of holiday shopping.
The Best Car Floor Mats to Protect Your Carpet
5.7K Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Car floor mats are the best way to protect your car's carpets. There's an option for every budget and need. The carpet in your car has to endure a lot. It’s not just getting in and out, and everything you track in with you, but most of the wear and tear comes from shifting around as you drive.
DeWalt's 1,030-lbs.ft. High Torque Cordless Impact is On Sale
775 Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) If you know what you’re reading, the name tells you a lot: DeWalt DCF900 20V MAX 1/2-in High Torque Impact Wrench. That’s right, after years of waiting DeWalt has finally added a genuine high-torque cordless impact wrench to their successful mid-torque range (like we use in the AutoGuide Garage). And it’s a beast, rated at 1,030-lbs.ft. of tightening torque and 1,400-lbs.ft. of breakaway torque.
The AutoGuide Guide to How To Buy a Car
9.6K Views Just 25 years ago car buying was relatively simple, if still a headache. Unless you were after a high end luxury, sports, or collector car, all your new car choices were on the lot at your local dealership; and there were 100 pages of used car classifieds at every checkout. Or you could always bring your wallet down to Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport and take your chances with their low, low, prices.
The Best Car Scratch Removers Will Buff That Out
15K Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. You don't have to be a detailer to remove scratches. We pick the best car scratch removers you can use at home. No matter how carefully you drive and park, it’s almost impossible to avoid getting a scratch on your car or truck. But if it’s not through the clearcoat and into the paint, one of the best car scratch removers can save you a trip to the body shop.
The Best Tire Pressure Gauges to Keep Your Tires Happy
A tire pressure gauge is an affordable tool that every car owner should have. Every car owner should include one of the best tire pressure gauges in their toolkit. Keeping your tires properly inflated ensures they wear evenly, and that you’re getting the best possible gas mileage. It’s a small investment that will keep you from having to replace your expensive tires too soon, and save money on every fill up.
The Best Home EV Chargers
1.4K Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If you live in an area with underdeveloped infrastructure, there's a good chance you're going to have to install a home EV charger. One of the best parts of owning an electric vehicle is never having to go to the gas station to refuel. Instead of finding a pump, you can charge at home every night.
The Best High-Performance Winter Tires
1.3K Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) You can still get the most of your performance car during the winter with the proper tires. Just because it’s cold, wet, snowy or icy doesn’t mean you can’t drive a sporty or high-performance vehicle. The best high-performance winter tires and snow tires are designed for drivers that want enhanced dry road handling from their winter/snow tires, while sacrificing maximum snow and ice traction.
Mustang Survival Sweepstakes October 2021
Win One of Three Prizes from Mustang Survival Enter to win a Torrens Insulated Crew Jacket or Khimera Dual Flotation PFD or Minimalist Manual Inflatable Belt Pack 3 Winners will be chosen to win 1 of 3 prizes
The Best Truck Seat Covers
9.8K Views by David Traver Adolphus (IC: employee) We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. We’ve driven trucks that cost close to $100,000, but even if yours is a more reasonable workhorse, it still makes sense to protect it with a set of the best truck seat covers. Truck seat covers aren’t what they used to be, though. Today, you can order modern truck seats that rival luxury cars of a few years ago.
The Best Garage Parking Aids Protect Cars and Budgets
15K Views Avoid those accidental bumps and scratches when parking inside your garage. Installing one of the best garage parking aids isn’t just convenient: it can save both your car and your wallet. We couldn’t find any figures for daily drivers, but for collector cars, more insurance claims come from accidents that happen while cars are in the garage than anything else. People lower garage doors on hoods and roofs every day; smash doors, run into walls, and drop things on their cars.
Put Your Mental To The Metal
Don’t let a humdrum drive dictate your life If you travel in car enthusiast circles, you’ll eventually run across someone saying “life is too short to drive boring cars.” Many of my peers live that creed but I always seemed to find a reason not to. Too impractical, too expensive, no room, spouse pressures. So away I went, driving a pickup from each of the Big Three plus one little import; Corollas and Civics; Imprezas and Celebrities.
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