Call of the wild

⛰️ Hitting the trails (or just the backyard)? Start here.

☀️ Soak up the sun: These handy UV detection stickers ($20) tell you when it’s time to reapply sunscreen. Neat.

Does this stop phone radiation?

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Products like stickers and blankets claim to shield you from your phone’s EMFs. Here’s what works and what to skip.

🤩 I’m a Barbie girl: For $129, you can have your very own hot pink flip phone that looks just like Barbie’s. Manufacturer HMD (the folks who own Nokia) call it a vacation, as in no social media apps — just calls, texts and a 5MP camera. Accessories include stick-on charms, vintage Barbie stickers and a beaded strap. Preorders open Sept. 23. People want it so badly that they’re lining up in a Barbie queue

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Never scan a QR code in a public place without checking the sticker. Scammers slap fake QR code stickers on menus, parking meters or fliers. If it looks like a label, don’t trust it.

Seal the deals

Whether it’s a “want” or a “need,” you gotta check these out.

  • Stanley just dropped new cup colors like cherry blossom and hot coral. I have a white one.
  • Keep your leftovers fresh with an electric sealer for Mason jars.
  • Need a bigger container? This 50-pack (27% off) is great for meal prepping.
  • Serve up homemade fries with a food chopper.
  • While you slice and dice, this cushioned rug (30% off) keeps your feet and back happy.

🚗 Time to shine: This is cool, an eraser wheel (14% off) that removes bumper stickers. Polish it off with a bristle head (14% off) so it’s wheelie clean.

💬 Add and view Instagram captions: Want auto-captions on your story? Tap the (+) icon, upload your video, then tap the Stickers icon and select Captions. To see captions on other people’s stories and reels, go to your Profile > Menu > Settings and activity > Accessibility > Captions, then toggle on Always show closed captions.

📸 DIY stickers: Instagram’s Cutouts lets you turn your photos into custom stickers. Start a new Story or Reel, tap Stickers (square smiley face icon) > Cutouts > choose a photo or video with a clear subject. Instagram will create it for you right away or save it for later. FYI, you can only pick one object at a time.