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Freshen up

A little TLC makes everything feel better.

Shower curtain covered in soap scum? This is your sign to get a new one that repels water.
For folks with dandruff or eczema, a scalp scrubber (27% off) does wonders. Even if you don’t, it helps get your hair more clean.
Nice towels are one of life’s little pleasures. A four-pack of large cotton ones in lots of colors is 20% off.
I’m so glad Abby never has accidents. If your pup does, this cleaner with orange oil rocks.
Use a steamer (21% off) to deep clean without harsh chemicals turning your hands into prunes.

🚘 Nice ride: I’ve got just the stuff to get your car shiny and organized.

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Pro printer tip: If you run out of black ink right before you need to print a doc, change the font color to dark gray or blue. You probably won’t even be able to tell! OK, now order some ink.

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🗺️ It’s a joke, OK? Stop sharing the mock electoral maps flooding social media as if they’re facts. The trend is to take a blank map, color it mostly blue or red, and slap a clever line about how either Democrats or Republicans could win the Electoral College. Want in? Here’s a generator to make your own.

98% accurate

Success of an AI model that examines your tongue to detect medical conditions. It’s all about color: Yellow signals diabetes, purple can mean cancer and an unusually shaped red tongue can indicate a stroke. Incredible stuff. Can you roll your tongue? I can’t.

Brighten up your smile

Instead of spending a fortune at the dentist, upgrade your toothpaste to one that whitens.

Crest 3D White Advanced starts removing surface stains after just one use.
Purple toothpaste counteracts yellow for instant razzle-dazzle with no sensitivity.
Colgate Optic White Pro includes 5% hydrogen peroxide for super-quick results.
This Burt’s Bees option is fluoride-free if that’s your preference.
Tom’s of Maine includes nothing artificial (preservatives, colors or flavors) and is not tested on animals.

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🖼️ Color me impressed: Mark Zuckerberg announced the other day Meta’s AI model will be open-sourced, unlike Google’s version or OpenAI. I’ve been playing with Meta AI’s image tools. Use the prompt, “Imagine a photo (cartoon, watercolor or whatever)” and what you want it to create. Now, there are six fingers on some hands and other anomalies, but for version 1.0, it’s darn good. Try it here.

Cord management made easy: Get some stickers — labels you write on, color-coded dots or colored foil star stickers. Affix the same label or colored sticker to the cable and the port on the device. When you plug in the cord, simply match the cable’s sticker to the port.

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NASA identifies the first “potentially habitable” planet: The James Webb Space Telescope found the exoplanet with an atmosphere 50 million light-years away. It’s 1.73 times the radius of Earth and 5.6 times its mass. Color-wise, it’s a cross between Mars and Jupiter. Isn’t that something?

Bright idea

A ton of you asked me to share more lights since you loved my flashlight pick the other day. I did the work to find you the best ones.

Still need a flashlight? This one is bright, lightweight and will last forever.
Love a tiny flashlight for my bag and the car, too. Grab a two-pack for 20% off now.
Sounds nutty, but a toilet night light is sweet. Get two for under $12. Nice, no more stumbling around in the dark!
Love a salt lamp. Health claims aside, they look pretty and they’re calming.
Content Queen Allie swapped all her boring bulbs for these smart LED lights (23% off!) that can be any color and work on a schedule.

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Pens that do more than write

Cleaning grout is a pain. Try a pen that restores the color and removes crud.
Make your jewelry sparkle with a top-rated pen that cleans diamonds, precious metals and whatever else ya got. (Best $10 you’ll spend this month.)
A purse, bag and desk drawer staple for the clumsy among us: A Tide pen.
Know which glass (wine or otherwise) belongs to each person with colorful pens meant specifically for writing on glass.
Write checks no one can wash with these Uniball pens I like. They’re around $9 for a four-pack right now.

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Now, that’s sharp!

This veggie chopper is 50% off and has a bunch of different dicing blades. No more onion fingers.
Henckels makes some of the best knives out there. This 15-piece knife set and block is 62% off.
Stop opening packages with a kitchen knife. Score a three-pack of minis for only $5 so you can have one in the garage, one on your keychain and one wherever else you want.
The best knife is a sharp one. This one (under $14) has different slots to get your blade back to tiptop shape and comes with a cut-resistant glove to wear.
Promise me you won’t cut anything on the counter with that newly honed knife. Love these pretty cutting boards in great colors.

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New term to know: Photocatalytic. Chemists came up with a special paint that cleans itself. For the nerds: When UV light hits the surface, titanium oxide nanoparticles will jump-start a reaction that breaks down junk and pollutants. This could be a game-changer for buildings painted in light colors. Share this with your friends who will be amazed at your good looks and intellect.

Perfect your patio

Outdoor furniture is infuriatingly expensive, but once you have it, it lasts forever. And having a pretty patio is nice … I found some crazy deals:

This 5-piece outdoor dining set is 41% off, and there’s a $149 coupon for Prime members.
Haven’t gotten around to refinishing your deck? Get a chic outdoor rug. Easy-peasy. This one’s washable and 70% off!
Save $429 on an Ashley outdoor sofa. It even comes with extra throw pillows!
Brighten up your landscaping with these cute li’l outdoor solar lights. These are 51% off and let you adjust the color temp and brightness.
Don’t wanna splurge on a Solo Stove? This propane firepit is less than half the price and doubles as a table. Grab it for 23% off right now.

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Out of black ink? Before you print, change the color to #010101. It’ll look black, but it’s really 99% gray. While you’re at it, knock down the font size and switch the typeface to Courier New or Garamond. They use the least ink.

4 colors

Mosquitoes love most: Red, orange, black and cyan (a bright green-blue). Researchers found the pesky bugs are most likely to ignore green, purple, blue and white. Summer color scheme: Check! ✅

Unique bag bling

I always pop an AirTag in my checked bag, just in case it doesn’t turn up on the baggage carousel. But I also need a different kind of bag finder for when it does turn up so it’s not lost in a sea of black suitcases.

Luggage tag: This silicone bag tag with an initial ($7.99) has 26 letter choices and three color options. Green “K” for me, thanks.
Bag belt: A multifunctional bag belt ($9.99) keeps your stuff from spilling onto the tarmac and makes it easy to spot.
Strap cover: Another two-for-one luggage identifier, these neoprene bag handle wraps ($9.99) are cushy for carrying and bright for spotting. So smart.

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You have my Word: Now, any text you copy and paste in Microsoft Word will automatically match the font, size and color of your existing document. Nice! Prefer the old way? Go to File > Options > Advanced > Cut, copy, and paste > Pasting from other programs, and choose Keep Source Formatting.

Bravo! Samsung has a new TV that comes with a free 8K TV, valued at $8,000. The 114-inch “ultra-premium” set costs $132,630 and uses Micro-LED display tech for enhanced colors, brightness and response times. They’re also throwing in a discount on a new pair of speakers and a $2,200 hotel stay. Sorry, but this offer’s for Korea only for now.

Bonus bathroom lighting

I’m a big fan of lighting. I was clicking through Amazon, looking for something to brighten up a dark corner, and stumbled onto a new-to-me category: Bathroom novelty lights.

Vanity light: This string of 10 LED bulbs attaches to your mirror with adhesive strips. With 10 brightness levels and three color temperatures, give your bathroom a dressing-room vibe. They’re 20% off ($11.92).
Roll light: A battery-powered nightlight ($12.89) that cleverly replaces your regular toilet paper spindle. It’s motion-activated and shuts off automatically after two minutes.
Rim light: Hang this little light over your toilet rim and never wonder if the seat is down again. It’s motion-activated, and you can cycle through its 16 colors or choose your favorite. A two-pack is 37% off ($13.77).

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Beep! Ding! Buzz!

The other day, I was at a friend’s house, and she used her microwave as a timer. I’m all for multitasking, but come on — terrible interface, beeping buttons and you have to walk across the room to turn it off! Forget that. Get one of these instead.

Digital: Set your timer easily by rotating this model’s big, bright screen. Read: No repeated button pressing! It’s magnetic, too, so you can stick it to your fridge or exhaust hood. Grab it on sale now for 30% off ($14.03).
Visual: Countdown timers are usually seen in classrooms, but I find them useful for tracking time left! This one maxes out at an hour, so it’s perfect for quick timers. Plus, it’s 33% off ($16.14) and comes in 14 fun colors.
Verbal: I used to joke that in our house, Alexa was mostly an expensive kitchen timer, but honestly, she’s a great kitchen timer (no hands!) and not that expensive. This colorful Echo Dot is 50% off ($19.99) and available in four great colors. Love the teal!

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