Stephanie Osmanski

1 week ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Better Homes & Gardens I get it—you’re busy. I’m busy, too. You’re running errands, working full-time, constantly picking up or dropping off, and suddenly, it’s the end of the week, and you haven’t bought a Mother’s Day gift yet. And it’s only days away. Not only are we busy, but many of us are also strapped for cash, too. A 2023 survey found that 10% of shoppers wait until their next paycheck to buy gifts, and in 2025, that number has likely only gone up.

1 week ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Every month, Amazon adds hundreds of items to its New Arrivals section. It’s the secret go-to spot where shoppers can find the hottest new products from brands you know and love as well as a few movers and shakers you might enjoy, too. It was recently updated again, just in time for summer, and additions include conversation starters like the brand new Ninja ice cream machine and an unexpected colorway from MacKenzie-Childs.

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The European Travel Expenses Americans Never Budget For (That Locals Consider Essential)And What They Reveal About Comfort, Courtesy, and the Quiet Cost of Belonging Many American travelers budget for Europe with a clear picture in …

1 week ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon It used to be that you could only shop at a store's outlet in person, and for many popular brands, that’s still the case. But nowadays, plenty of shops have an online outlet store—like Pottery Barn Outlet and Kate Spade—and it makes it all the easier to score big discounts without ever  having to leave the house. That’s why Amazon’s Outlet section is one of our favorite hidden gems, especially since the outlet is always adding new items week after week.

1 week ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Amazon (1) I was 17 when a podiatrist first recommended me for bunion surgery, so needless to say, my feet have hurt forever. My foot problems have caused pain, held me back from wearing certain shoes, and even now, post surgeries, I still prioritize comfort over style. When you have foot pain like I do, you have to take shoe shopping very seriously.