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In their latest attempt to make your Target run easier, the Minnesota-based retailer just announced a bunch of time (and money) saving ways to get your stuff quicker. On Wednesday, Target debuted free two-day shipping on “hundreds of thousands of items, with no minimum purchase and no membership required,” according to their corporate blog.

If you didn’t already realize what our furry friends are capable of, here’s a new one for you—they can detect impoliteness. A new study from Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews has proven that dogs negatively evaluate people who refuse to help their owners or, in other words, express a rude behavior. After hearing about a study that proves one-year-olds can sense when someone is being rude, psychologist James Anderson got the idea of doing similar research on dogs.

There is no greater feeling than reader “your package will arrive in 3 to 5 business days.” It is like buying yourself presents, without needing a reason! Online shopping is pretty addictive, but it is convenient. Does anyone really have the time to go to the mall and look for a dress to wear to a wedding? There’s more of a selection online anyway, so why not cut out the middleman?

Have you ever wanted to remodel your bathroom? You can get new tiles, a fancy mirror, chic decor, but at the end of the day, your toilet still is a toilet. It’s not your toilet’s fault that it is so unglamorous. It has a pretty dirty job and it never gets any thanks for doing it. If you’re tired of the boring old white toilet that is standard in just about every bathroom in America, it is time for an interesting upgrade.

Halloween is just over a week away and everyone is getting into the holiday spirit. People are spending their free time at orchards to pick apples and pumpkins. The fall candles have officially been lit. “Monster Mash” and “This Is Halloween” have been played at least once on everyone’s playlist. People aren’t the only ones who can get festive for Halloween. Cats can enjoy the holiday too! Thanks to Target, you can now purchase a haunted house for your cat.

Will ’90s kids ever let go of the ’90s? We’re nearly 20 years out from the popular decade, yet ’90s fashion trends continue to come back into style. Companies releasee ’90s themed product launches just about every week. Disney recently just put out an incredible memorabilia collection that looked like all your favorite ’90s Disney movies on VHS tape. Did you know that one of the most popular boy bands of all time has been releasing merchandise on the DL?

For those who like to jet off when the weather gets cold, we have got fantastic news for you via Icelandair. The flagship carrier of Iceland is holding a flash sale over the course of the next three days, which includes roundtrip flights to Paris for a ridiculously cheap price. From January 10 through April 15, 2019, travelers can fly to the popular city for as cheap as $329 out of major airports around the U.S.

Ever wonder what your furry friend really thinks of you? Well, you’re in luck: new study says that cats basically treat us like other cats. Before you curtly dismiss this information, this feline factoid comes straight from the mouth of cat behavior expert, John Bradshaw of the University of Bristol.

Though her pub-going “Madge” phase is long over, Madonna’s mark remains on the 2/2 South Kensington flat British filmmaker Guy Ritchie owned when the couple first started dating in the late ’90s—and now, as of this week, you can rent the London pad on HomeAway.

It’s a big year for the royals. Hot off the weekend of the second star-studded royal wedding of 2018 (this one, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank), we have a pregnancy announcement from the first. Kensington Palace announced Monday morning that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child. Confirmed via their social accounts, the palace says the Duchess is due in Spring 2019.

It is official, Amazon is the one-stop shop for literally all of our needs. You can buy clothing, books, accessories, toys, tiny houses, lifehacks, food, and wine on Amazon. Yup, you can order wine from Amazon and have it delivered to your house! Don’t you just hate when you run out of wine on a Friday, because you swore you had a full bottle, but it was really only an ⅛ full? Us too!

Sure, Halloween hasn’t even happened yet, and we’re still a month and a half away from Thanksgiving, but it is never too early to think about the holidays. To ring in the season (and then spend the rest of winter in comfort) you can now buy delightfully cheesy, Instagram-worthy matching pajamas from Target for the entire family—or friend group. (Even better, the roundup below starts with a Harry Potter theme.

Cat beds are so 2015. The new trend that every cat and cat parent will obsess over is cat cardboard houses. Yes, finally, someone realized that our cats only care about the box that their toys come inside of. Rather than buy your cat some fancy cat tree that might never use, you can instead buy a little cardboard house for your cat to become the master of. Thanks to CacaoPets, you can now give your cat exactly what they want.

You can officially live like Tom Hanks!

Honestly, who doesn’t love Chrissy Teigen? She is the honest Twitter queen that we all need in our lives. Not only is she funny, but she also keeps it very real and we all admire her for it. We’d all love to be her BFF, so she could make us laugh and feed us tasty food. Over the last few years, Chrissy has added a few more titles to her career, as a cook and an author. Now, she’s also on the retail market! She released two cookbooks, Cravings and Cravings: Hungry For More.

No matter what time of year it is, are your feet always cold? It can be 95 in the middle of summer, but you’ll be sitting at your desk with ice cold toes. The heat can be blasting in your office in the middle of January, but your feet are still freezing. Instead of wearing 4 pairs of socks (because who can get away with that), you might want to look into some other options! Not everyone can wear slippers at work. Even if you work from home, you might not want to wear them all day.

The strongest tropical cyclone to hit the US since Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Michael has already impacted coastal Florida and as far north as Virginia. According to CNN, the US death toll is already at 13—and it’s expected to get worse. While Michael has since been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, there’s no better time to help out—and we’ve compiled a list of organizations helping the victims of this brutal extreme weather event.

Have you had Greece on your bucket list for what feels like ages? Well, now is your chance to scratch it off once and for all—and with a travel partner, too. Emirates just announced their limited-time sale on companion tickets from Newark, NJ to Athens. As of right now, non-stop roundtrip flights are going for as cheap as $849 from Nov. 5 through Dec. 18 and Dec. 26 through May 14, 2019.

There is no better place for a chocoholic to visit than Hersheypark. What other place is named after one of the most famous chocolate brands, has dancing candy bars as their mascots, and promotes itself with the slogan “Where Fun Meets Chocolate?” You get the picture. Well, chocolate lovers, your world is about to get a whole lot sweeter.

If you love a bargain, you’re going to do cartwheels over Target’s latest announcement: a new line of everyday essentials that undercuts its existing house brand, Up and Up, by nearly 50 percent—and with most items under $2. The new line of lower price point essentials and everyday personal care items from Target features more than 70 unique products in the Smartly line, from body lotion and all-purpose cleaner to razors and garbage bags.

If you’re into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you’ve probably taken the quiz that places you in a Hogwarts House. (And if you haven’t, gulping gargoyles! Get to it.) Called “The Sorting Ceremony,” this personality-based experience presents a range of questions both relevant to Harry Potter—like would you study Centaurs or Vampires, or what pet would you take to Hogwarts—and ones that are totally random (left or right? Forest or river?).

There are so many very famous houses in America and it seems like a lot of them are in Hollywood. All of the stars like to flock to the same areas. If one celeb stays at a hot new house, it seems like five other celebs stay there right after. The Beverly House is a legendary home that sits in Beverly Hills and has had some very famous people inside of its walls. The iconic Mediterranean Estate was once the home to William Randolph Hearst. It is also notably the honeymoon destination that John F.

Grab your pink shoes, pink dress, and hop in a pink Corvette so you can drive on over to this Barbie Dreamhouse! While it might not actually be Barbie’s Malibu beach house or her regular pink palace, this pink Victorian mansion is perfect for anyone who loves the color pink. You really need to like pink though if you’re giving to live in this pink and white house. In the Austin neighborhood of Chicago sits a famous pink and white Victorian mansion.

Do you have a dedicated towel that you use just for washing your face? Body towels just don’t get into the nooks and crannies of your face to wipe off excess makeup. That is why it really is best to have a towel that you use just for your face. If you don’t have one now, you’re going to want to buy one ASAP. And you can look like your pet in the process!

With Halloween right around the corner, it is officially okay to start thinking about Christmas. Don’t let anyone dampen your Christmas spirit! Honestly, it is smart to start your shopping early, that way you don’t drop $2,000 the first week of December. Not only should you think about presents, you’re also going to want to think of your Christmas decor. If you love decorating your Christmas tree, you might be a nostalgic person who has kept many ornaments from your childhood.

Who hasn’t wished they could travel to the magical world of Harry Potter? Ever since the first book was released in the late ’90s, we’ve all wished we could eat in the Great Hall and explore all of the secret passages inside of Hogwarts. For many years, that was just a dream that all of us muggles and no-majs had, but thanks to Universal, we’ve been given a magical ticket.

They did it for the ‘gram. We’ve all snapped a photo or two of something pretty or unique knowing it would get lots of likes on social media. But a 2,400-square-foot penthouse apartment where nobody actually lives? That’s more than just a flattering filter. In a now-viral story for the New York Times, a sprawling SoHo property that rents for $15,000 per month is furnished in millennial pink, with a roof deck and floor-to-ceiling wine fridge.

He’s down with gallery walls, 70s design, and Japanese toilets. “Queer Eye” interior design expert Bobby Berk just played a cheeky game of 20 questions game with Airbnb Plus, and we learned a few fun details about the Fab Five’s decor guru. In the video, Berk reveals that he hates Venetian blinds and Christmas lights indoors. His first AOL screen name was Bieber81 (was he using AOL in 2013?) and his dream dinner guest is President Barack Obama.

Let’s be real: We’ve all spent several hours inside an IKEA store, or on the IKEA website, or figuring out how to put a piece of its furniture together. But how much time have we devoted to learning the story behind our favorite affordable Swedish home goods brand? Chances are that you have purchased at least one item from IKEA, but do you even have the slightest clue what their name means? Don’t worry my Scandi-design loving friends, I didn’t know either.

Note: This article contains information about common triggers for PTSD and anxiety. During Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, she mentioned something that may have sounded curious to many homeowners. When she and her husband completed an extensive remodel, she said, it included an unusual feature: “I insisted on a second front door, an idea that he disagreed with and could not understand.

We always knew cat lovers were a breed of their own, but a new survey has locked down the proof. Through a survey of 1,000 cat owners, it was determined that the average cat owner “likes” 398 cat-related posts and looks at 725 cat pictures and videos in a year. 47 percent of owners surveyed report taking photos of their cats often, and say it takes an average of three attempts to get the ideal photo.

Dear Team, While I was expecting to see our usual seasonal audience rise in October, we are being faced with an “October surprise” courtesy of Google, which has now affected both sites, almost erasing all the gains we’d made on AT this year. We were on an upswing, and now it’s tough again. Want a silver lining?

Good news, frequent fliers: Congress is proposing a bill that would make travel a little more comfortable and convenient for all of us. A proposed bill contains contingencies against the involuntary bumping of passengers who have already boarded the aircraft, in addition to providing more comprehensive explanations about how airlines handle flight delays and accommodations for passengers with disabilities.

Move aside gingerbread Christmas houses!

It is just about every Harry Potter lovers dream to travel to the magical world. We all waited anxiously to get our Hogwarts letter in the mail, but sadly, it never came. For those of us who are the biggest Potterheads, we try to incorporate the wizarding world into our lives any way we can. We rewatch the movies, reread the books, share them with our loved ones, and find ways to celebrate Harry Potter all year long.

The hills are alive with this sustainable tiny house. While those might not be the lyrics to the iconic The Sound Of Music song, it doesn’t make it any less true when addressing this glamping haven. Perched on the mountainside in Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia, this tiny accommodation is all about modern simplicity. The one-room vacation rental can comfortably fit two guests, complete with a queen-sized bed, table, drawers, and shelves for additional space.

Did everyone go through a goth phase? Or was it just us? You might have told your parents and friends at the time that it “wasn’t a phase” but for most of us, it was. However, even if you don’t wear all black and channel your inner ’80s Winona Ryder every day, you still can love and appreciate the goth subculture. If you ever were goth or still are, you’re going to need to see Crate & Barrel’s Halloween decor.

Picture it, the year is 1999, you are settling down on the couch with your best friends with snacks and soda, getting ready to watch a DCOM. The movie of the week is Smart House, which is about a house that is so smart, it can do anything you want. It can even do your chores for you. It is the dream home (minus the minor meltdown the house has after some unplanned reprogramming). That might all seem like it could only ever be the premise of a movie, but smart homes are much closer than we think.

There’s no denying that tiny house culture is all the rage nowadays. From getting the best space-saving storage tips to locking down your next vacation spot and even making a dollar or two, these tiny quarters provide several reasons to get with the small space trend. Plus, since they tend to take on the traits of their surrounding environment and those who live there, these spaces make for some incredible design inspo.

If you’ve ever tried planning a Walt Disney World vacation, you know how much preparation goes into each and every stage. From deciding on your hotel (on or off Disney property) to planning out your dinner reservations, booking your stay is a skill that takes time to master. Of course, one of the most important boxes to check off your list is purchasing your park tickets—the reason you’re traveling to Disney in the first place.

Do you ever get the urge to pack up your belongings, and escape the hustle and bustle of life for a while? This striking tree house with panoramic fjord views might be the place to do it. Located in Sandane, Norway, you can glamp in this tiny house that overlooks the country’s west coast. And “tree house” isn’t just a figure of speech: this structure is actually perched in the treetops, making guests fully immersed in the natural environment.

Beer lovers have been able to enjoy “shower beers” for years, but trying to drink wine in the shower is such a hassle. The ledge in the shower is always too wet and you can never put the glass down. If you do, then your wine will spill everywhere. And god forbid the glass shatters while you’re trying to just take a shower and enjoy a glass of Chardonnay.

Do you ever wish you could go back and tell your younger self to stop fighting your mom when it came to naps? If only we could get back all of that nap time now that we’re adults, things would be much better. Napping really can recharge your body and make you feel better. And if you don’t? You can just take another nap! If you like to nap on the go and wish you could nap virtually anywhere, then the Ostrichpillow Hood is for you!

Aldi is one of the most loved grocery chains in the nation for a big reason – they have low prices but they don’t cut quality. Instead, any cuts made by Aldi are made with the intention of delivering the best service to their customers. Honestly, who doesn’t love finding Trader Joe’s products at Aldi for much cheaper? In a bid to take aim at Amazon, Walmart, and Kroger’s delivery services, Aldi is officially getting in the game.

September 1st came and went without our Hogwarts letter arriving in the mail. That doesn’t mean we didn’t plan our trip to Hogwarts for this year. If you’re an avid Harry Potter fan, you can now show off your house pride in style whenever you travel. Recently, Pottery Barn released a Harry Potter home decor line full of incredible bedding sets and bedroom decor. But did you know that Pottery Barn’s sister site, PB Teen, sells Harry Potter luggage?

For those of you who have been clinging to the last few days of summer, the season is officially over and it is time for fall. You might think Halloween is still far off, but it is never too early to plan your costume. Especially if you are trying to plan out matching costumes! The coordination can take a lot of effort on both parties parts. Any animal lover has probably tried to find a matching costume set for you and your furry little friend, but come up short.

The best part about every weekend? Snuggling in your bed without an alarm and scrolling through your phone to shop online. Who needs brunch or elaborate weekend plans when you’re on the hunt for a cute dress? If you were looking for a good deal to shop this weekend, you’re going to want to look no further. Ban.do has got you covered!

When putting together an itinerary for your upcoming travels, planning can get…overwhelming. With so many resources out there, it’s hard to determine which hotel and restaurant suggestions are legit, even if they come from trustworthy sites. Sometimes, the best recs come from close friends and family who know us best and vice-versa. If your self-proclaimed foodie cousin endorses an eatery, you’re there in a heartbeat.

Regardless of whether or not a celeb took home a trophy (or an engagement ring!) from last night’s Emmy Awards (ICYMI: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won five), they certainly did not leave empty-handed. The Emmy swag bag is one of the pros to being a presenter or nominee at the awards show, with products and vacations that are attention-worthy. In 2016, there was the $1,000 plastic surgery gift certificate and a trip the Belmond La Samanna in St. Martin.

Meghan Markle: Duchess of Sussex, and queen of the kitchen. Long before she married into England’s royal family, the former actress scooped frozen yogurt, kept a lifestyle blog, and made three-ingredient pasta sauce. Now, she’s using her pull to help publish a cookbook to support a community ravaged by tragedy.

Two extremely powerful storm systems simultaneously pummeled opposite sides of the globe last week, with Florence causing heavy flooding and damage in North and South Carolina, and Mangkhut wreaking havoc on the Philippines and parts of China, including Hong Kong. We’ve compiled a list of organizations on the front lines helping the victims of these brutal extreme weather events. In disaster situations, monetary donations are often preferred over physical items, as CBS explains.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live the nomadic life in an Airstream, there’s a sleek, new version of the uber popular campers that will tempt you to trade in your house keys and partake in the adventures of #vanlife. The Class B Interstate Nineteen measures 19 feet, which means a no-hassle parking experience. A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 functions as the vehicle’s supporting frame.

It’s not even technically fall yet, but Amazon is already in the Christmas spirit. The online retailer announced that they will be shipping live trees this holiday season—and that they will be up to seven feet tall. The selection will include Douglas fir and Norfolk Island pines, AP reports.

‘Tis the season to start planning for holiday travel. While festivities don’t technically start for a couple of months, those who have to travel are on the hunt for deals. After all, with the holidays being such a costly time of the year, saving money where you can is crucial to avoiding credit card damage—or at least lessening the blow. Thanks to Kayak, we now have the inside scoop on when the best time to book your domestic airline tickets is.

You might have to travel a bit to get to this luxury dome, but there’s no question that these views are worth it. Located in the Capertree Valley in New South Wales, this spherical space has transparent walls that let its guests be one with nature. The structure is perched on top of a wooden deck that overlooks mountainous terrains, providing sunrise and sunset views by day and stargazing by night, with a telescope and a stargazing app to help.

In grade school, everyone had a least favorite subject. Maybe you really didn’t like reading, so English was boring for you. Or maybe you struggled with math and science and felt left behind during those classes. Honestly, did anyone enjoy running the mile in gym class? Sure, sometimes gym gave us an excuse to stand around and talk to our friends, but more often than not, it was awful.

Becoming a Disney princess just got a whole lot easier. Rather than fly to Orlando, Florida or Anaheim, California, for a Disney makeover, you can do everything right from your own bedroom or bathroom with a little less makeup and hairspray, and more face masks and hair masks. No matter how old you are, it is always cool to embrace what you love and if you want to be a Disney princess, you should have every chance you can possibly get.

Grab some Eggo waffles, Christmas lights, and put on a “Ghostbusters” costume, it is time to head to the Upside Down. For Halloween this year, you can get the pants scared right off of you at a “Stranger Things” haunted house. You might want to be careful, not everyone is ready to face the Demogorgon alone. “Stranger Things” became one of the most popular TV shows shortly after it debuted on Netflix in 2016.

You might think that blood orange is a thing only meant for summer, but when it is still 90 degrees in New York in September, we’re not saying goodbye just yet. This first day of fall isn’t until September 22, anyhow. Thankfully, we don’t have to leave summer behind quite yet and we can praise Trader Joe’s for that. An eagle-eyed Bustle editor spotted something spectacular on a trip to a Manhattan Trader Joe’s–blood orange rosé.

This place is a dreamland for Instagram and ‘90s lovers!

If there was an award for “Most Stressed-Out Employee”, think you would be the winner by a landslide? Well, United Airlines is finally giving you the reward that you deserve. The airline is holding a contest to find the hardest working person in America and give them a free week-long vacation in Tahiti. 705 million vacation days go unused annually, and 212 million of those are forfeited, according to Project: Time Off.

With all the expert opinions and scientific evidence outlining the hazards of routinely camping out in front of the television, we have a little extra incentive to press pause on our favorite shows and give our peepers a break from time to time. With that said, now might not be the best time to encourage folks to give up their binge-watching habits, not when there’s a company willing to pay you to stay home and watch TV.

It may still feel like summer in many parts of North America, but Starbucks is already ready for fall. The (in)famous Pumpkin Spice Latte made its return last week, and now the coffee retailer’s latest collaboration with ban.do hits stores today. The collection is covered in charming autumnal imagery, including scarves, boots, leaves, and sweaters on a selection of drinkware and accessories: two 24 oz.

Glamping is taking a page from the Oregon Trail. Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging is offering a one-of-a-kind experience inside their new ( but old-looking) Conestoga Wagons. Located in the Northern California town of Groveland, the covered wagons allow locals and guests alike to feel like they’ve traveled back in time to the Old West, minus the lack of electricity. The four-person or six-person wagon are furnished with king-size and twin-size beds.

You can buy clothing for your cat, fancy beds for your cat, and even a little gem to cover up their private bits. But did you know you can also buy a tent for your cat? Though, be advised, you should probably never take your cat camping with you. Australian company Cat Camp has created the first specialized cat tent. Because why should humans be the only ones who can have all the fun going camping?

Living with a cat can be very beneficial to your health. It has been proven that cats can reduce your stress and anxiety, lower your blood pressure, and decrease your risk of heart disease. But it isn’t always easy living with cats. We have to clean up after them, we find their toys all over, and often times their stuff takes up too much space in our homes. If you live in an apartment, you know that there is a limited amount of space you have for furniture.

Now that September has rolled around, people can officially begin to prepare for Halloween. And any Disney lover knows that means that Halloween has already hit the parks! Every year, Disney parks hold the highly popular Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween party. This year, Disney released a ton of Hocus Pocus gear in celebration of the party and the film’s 25th anniversary. Can you believe it has already been 25 years since Hocus Pocus was released in theaters?

Have you ever had a huge project to get done by midnight but you found yourself rushing to get it started at 11:15? You don’t need to be a college student to push off your work. People of all ages procrastinate. It isn’t being lazy or unmotivated to procrastinate (at least, not all the time) – it is because of your brain. According to a BBC report, a study published in Psychological Science revealed the reason we procrastinate is all in our head. Literally.

The “Adopt Don’t Shop” movement is in full effect, as there are many good puppies and dogs in shelters and rescues that need loving homes. According to the ASPCA, over 1.6 million dogs enter the shelter system every year. If you’ve been looking to add a furry new friend to your family, there’s one other place you can look into for adopting your pet. The Transportation Security Administration – yes, the TSA!

While autumn doesn’t officially start until the equinox, Labor Day is often the last hurrah of summer, one more long weekend before school, work, and life resume their hectic pace. It’s also a chance to indulge in some retail therapy before heading back to said responsibilities. If you’re looking for a deal, we rounded up the best on the internet for your home and beyond.

Chip Gaines is looking to make your dreams come true… again. You may recall that last October, the “Fixer Upper” alum/home renovation king launched a new platform called Chipstarter (you know, like Kickstarter) to help a few lucky folks achieve their wildest dreams. “There’s no dream or goal too big.

At this very moment, the sky really is the limit. Now until Wednesday, September 5, Norwegian Air is having a sale on flights to several European destinations from U.S. cities all around the country. (So no matter where you live, you can reap the benefits on these deals.