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easy organizing tricksNo more excuses! It’s time to finally get that clutter under control with these simple tidy-up ideas for your kitchen, living room and beyond. By Heather Morgan Shott

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install open shelves in your kitchenTurn extra wall space above your kitchen counter into prime storage space. Group dishes in different colors and patterns together to jazz up your décor (and get rid of the mess!).

corral silverware with traysTo keep things neat (and safe), place sharp knives in their own area. Arrange butter knives, forks and spoons that you use every day in the center. Slide chopsticks and plastic spoons underneath.

use hooks for an uncluttered entryHang your coats and hoodies right by the door: You’ll have what you need when you need it. Store boots underneath and help them keep their shape by stuffing them with rolled-up magazines. When it rains, put wet shoes on a cookie sheet to keep your floor dry.

store bulk items in glass jarsDitch ugly cardboard boxes and packaging and store items like lightbulbs and pasta in pretty clear-glass jars. Add labels to spices, flour, sugar and other items that could easily get mixed up. >

clear solution This one-gallon glass jar will hold just about anything—and it’s easy to see what’s inside. Storage jar, $10, BedBathandBeyond . com

getting boxyThese wooden boxes are great for organizing silverware, tiny tools and even accessories. Bamboo boxes, from $5, BedBathandBeyond . com

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keep kitchen essentials in a central spot Save time by stashing spices, utensils and pasta close to the stove. With a wall shelf and see-through storage containers, you’ll always have easy access to everything you need while cooking dinner. cut the clutter in your workspace Keep your creative juices flowing while you’re working at home with a well-organized office. Mix functional boxes and bowls with a few pieces that inspire you. And don’t forget the importance of great lighting in your workspace!

box up and label your belongingsStick your knickknacks in boxes that are pretty enough to leave in plain sight, or small enough to slide under your bed. Keep it all straight with DIY labels made from gift tags and leftover ribbon.

pick shelves that do double dutyBackless shelves are a great way to store books and decorative objects that match your living room décor. Another benefit? You can use them to break up one large living area into two different rooms—an ideal way to maximize loft space. >

a wall shelf keeps essentials handy

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try storage that’s also decorative!

click [Get more tips at TheNest . com/organize]

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paint drawers for a colorful storage solution With this creative organizing idea, your kid won’t have any excuses for a messy room. Tuck books, toys—you name it!—out of sight for a space that’s relaxing and restful. Paint cupboards in bright, fun colors that help make cleanup time fun.

install hanging shelves in your kitchenKeep your kitchen counters tidy by mounting shelves with glass doors above your sink. You’ll know right where your plates and cups are when you need them, and you’ll free up under-the-counter space for larger gadgets, like that stand mixer and food processor.

make an easy diy magazine rack Are your favorite mags piling up? Check out this simple organizer made from a super-cheap pegboard and stretchy cords with hooks. In addition to your old mags, this is a great way to corral umbrellas, old books and even sunglasses. [n]

paint You’ve got the buckets and the natural bristle paintbrushes. Heck, you’ve even got a roller. Ready to paint? Not so fast! First, take a look at our color guide and mood boards compiled from Nesties’ top-rated shades to help get you inspired. By Krissy Tiglias

interior motives

prepare to

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River RockBEHR

Brilliant BlueACE PAINT

DanubeSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

SmokeBENjAmIN mooRE

Woodlawn Silver BrookVAlSPAR

Ocean BreezeBENjAmIN mooRE

paint YOu tOlD uS:

This is your top color for

bedrooms and bathrooms.

Take a dip. Head for the skies. Define

your mood; then capture it. Classic

navy. Refreshing aqua. Serene baby

blue. This hue never disappoints. >

blue

Navajo WhiteBENjAmIN mooRE

Natural linenBEHR

High Hiding WhiteACE PAINT

Cloud WhiteBENjAmIN mooRE

Reliable WhiteSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

Country DairyBEHR

Whoever said white was a

cop out? You have tons of

shades to pick from! Sounds

like a tough decision.

white

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Cherry WineBEHR

FirebrickBEHR

Red EnergyACE PAINT

Dried tomatoACE PAINT

tucson RedBENjAmIN mooRE

Gypsy RedSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

Deliciously tart. Explosively in-your-

face. Think it’s too hot to handle?

Go on—give these fiery hues a shot. >

red YOu tOlD uS:

This is your favorite

color for dining rooms.

take a look: Nestie June-

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Woodland Hills Green BENjAmIN mooRE

WheatgrassACE PAINT

Svelte SageSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

Hearts of PalmSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

lime FreezeACE PAINT

Saybrook SageBENjAmIN mooRE

YOu tOlD uS:

This is your go-to color for

living rooms.

Crisp, fresh and invigorating. Cool down with lawn and lime. Warm up with hunter and moss. It’s electric. It’s organic. A natural winner.

green

Comfort GraySHERwIN-wIllIAmS

MoonlightRAlPH lAuREN PAINT

SilvermistSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

Winter StormACE PAINT

Shaker GrayBENjAmIN mooRE

Feather GrayBENjAmIN mooREgray

Charcoal. Steel. Heather. Call it what

you’d like. We’ve fallen really hard for

this understated shade. It’s neutral with-

out ever being boring. And so chic! >

Dress up any space with this elegant neutral!

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Woodlawn Music RoomVAlSPAR

Friendly YellowSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

Cut the MustardSHERwIN-wIllIAmS

SunburstACE PAINT

Evocative SunlightRAlPH lAuREN PAINT

lemon GrassBENjAmIN mooRE

yellow Welcome, sunshine! Cheerful and upbeat. We’re

giving glowing reviews to this vibrant family. Ready

or not, prepare to meet the rest of this cheery crew:

lemon, canary, marigold and mustard.

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Belgian SweetBEHR

BurlapRAlPH lAuREN PAINT

Expedition KhakiBEHR

texas leatherBENjAmIN mooRE

lenox tanBENjAmIN mooRE

Cinnamon toastACE PAINT

brown Decadent mocha. Rich caramel. Bring on the

chocolate. forbidden? Nah—warm, cozy and

sophisticated are much more like it. Nail this

shade and the accessorizing comes naturally. [n]

click [ Get more bright ideas at the nest . com/color ]

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remake your pad for fall

 (* super cheap)

click [ Get more inspiring room ideas at The Nest . com/galleries ]

 I only have $50 to spend

 on my bedroom. help!

I like the idea of adding color, but don’t

want to commit to something long-term

like painting or buying a major purchase such

as bedding, drapes or a rug. Any suggestions?

What about metallIcs?

We’ve heard brass Is hot...

What’s the best way to add patterns to my existing décor?

What’s a fresh Way to decorate With black and White?

How can I make thrift store finds look new?

You don’t have to spend big to freshen up your space, says Jordan Reid of Ramshackle Glam. Make your bed look luxe with faux-fur pillows. Deck your nightstand with fall blooms in a colorful glass vase. Frame and hang an inexpensive print.

Punch up your pad with a few colorful objects, suggests interior designer Julie Thigpen: Fill an orange bowl with apples for a DIY centerpiece; add a knit throw in deep raspberry to your sofa; or line your mantel with rust-colored candles.

It is—and brass accessories will add warmth and dimension to your space, Anderson says. Look for decorative bowls, vases, candlesticks and picture frames to add a vintage touch to your dining room or living room. Bring the trend into your home office with a pretty brass paperweight or pencil sharpener. [n]

Pair one pattern with a solid color, or mix and match contrasting patterns, recommends Jamin Mills, cocreator of the blog The Handmade Home. For fall, situate a chair with a tribal pattern next to a jewel-toned accent wall. Or dress up your sofa with a classic plaid throw (your dad’s old tartan will work!) and pillows with modern geometric designs.

A black-and-white room looks polished and elegant—just be sure to use different textures and patterns to liven up the space. Be on trend this season with stripes, says Katie Anderson of design blog Modern Eve. Look for vases, wall art, tablecloths and even bedding with variegated stripes, diagonals or other linear motifs in black-and-white.

Reinvent chairs and shelves with spray paint, Thigpen advises. Stick with solid colors that match your décor, especially if you already have a lot of prints in your room. “Your space will look fresh and seasonal, not ‘themey’ or overdone,” she explains.

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dinners that dazzle Tired of all the takeout? Dig in to these fresh meal ideas for fall,

served up by food bloggers we love. Edited by Heather Morgan Shott

Strip the thyme leaves from stems, then chop the thyme and sage. Roughly chop the walnuts.4 In a skillet, heat 1½ Tbl. olive oil. Add the leeks and sauté about 4 minutes. Set aside. Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over low heat. Set aside.5 Once the quinoa is cooked, stir in the leeks, thyme and sage; season with salt and pepper.6 After removing the squash from the oven, spoon the quinoa mixture into each half. Top with toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

directions1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut each squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle ½ Tbl. olive oil on the flesh of each squash half and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves flesh-side down on a baking sheet and roast until slightly browned and easily pierced with a fork (20 to 35 minutes). 2 While the squash roasts, cook the quinoa in a saucepan according to package instructions.3 Meanwhile, remove the stems from the leeks. Halve leeks lengthwise and dice. Rinse thoroughly.

ingredientsServeS 4 2 large acorn squash 3½ Tbl. olive oil (divided) Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 1½ cups quinoa (white,

red or mixed) 1 lb. leeks ¼ cup fresh thyme ¼ cup fresh sage ½ cup walnuts

stuffed acorn squash with quinoa and herbs

ReCIPeS FROM Alex AnD SOnjA OveRHISeR

OF ACOuPleCOOkS.COM

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crispy quinoaingredientsMakeS about 2½ cupS ½ cup almonds ¾ cup uncooked quinoa ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 Tbl. olive oil ¼ cup honey ½ cup golden raisins

directions1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2 Chop almonds and combine them with quinoa, pumpkin seeds and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in olive oil and honey. Spread onto a baking sheet.3 Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add raisins and let cool 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. >

directions1 If desired, make the Crispy Quinoa for the garnish (recipe and directions right). Set aside when finished. 2 Roast the squash: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Brush with olive oil and season with kosher salt. Roast until tender (30 to 45 minutes). Puree.3 Finely mince 2 shallots. In a large stockpot, add 1½ Tbl. olive oil. Add the shallots and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until softened. 4 Stir in curry powder, garam masala, cumin and cayenne to coat the shallots. Then, add the squash puree, broth and 1 tsp. kosher salt. Simmer for several minutes.5 Stir in coconut milk. Taste and season.6 Top with chopped cilantro, a drizzle of coconut milk and Crispy Quinoa.

indian-spiced squash soup with crispy quinoa

squash soupingredientsServeS 6 5 cups puree of any squash (about a 4 lb. whole squash) Olive oil Kosher salt 2 shallots 2 Tbl. curry powder 1 Tbl. garam masala 1 tsp. cumin ½ to ¾ tsp. cayenne 1 qt. vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk Fresh cilantro (optional)

directions 1 Cook pasta in a large pot according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.2 In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once sizzling, whisk in flour and stir to create a roux. Cook until golden and bubbly (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add milk, rosemary and pinch of red-pepper flakes. Stir constantly and increase the heat, if necessary, until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken (5 to 6 minutes).3 Add goat cheese, pumpkin, cinnamon and ¼ tsp. salt and season with pepper. Whisk until smooth and thickened into a sauce. Season with more salt (don’t be shy) and pepper. Add cooked pasta to pan and toss. Remove from heat. Top with a sprinkle of finely chopped rosemary, red-pepper flakes and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

ingredientsServeS 2-4 ½ lb. (8 oz.) whole wheat fettuccine or linguine 1 Tbl. unsalted butter 1 Tbl. flour 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 cups low-fat milk ½ tsp. finely chopped rosemary, plus more for sprinkling on top Red-pepper flakes 3 oz. goat cheese, cut

into big chunks 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Shaved Parmesan

pumpkin fettuccine alfredo

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ReCIPeS FROM kATHRyne TAylOR OF COOkIeAnDkATe.COM

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directions 1 In a 4- to 6-quart pot, sauté the onion, red peppers, butternut squash and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir the ingredients every few minutes so they cook evenly.2 Once the onion turns translucent, reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in spices, bay leaf, chipotle, tomatoes, beans and broth. Cover and let simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 3 While the chili finishes cooking, whip up the crispy corn tortilla strips. Slice the tortillas into thin 2-inch-long strips.

In a skillet, cook the tortilla strips with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt. Stir and continue cooking until the tortilla strips are crispy and golden (4 to 7 minutes). Remove tortilla strips from skillet and drain on a paper-towel-covered plate. 4 Season the chili with salt and serve topped with crispy tortilla strips, diced avocado, red-pepper flakes and cilantro. [n]

ingredientsServeS 4–6 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped 1 peeled butternut squash, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbl. olive oil 1 Tbl. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin ½ Tbl. chopped chipotle in adobo ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 bay leaf 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes 4 cups cooked black beans 2 cups vegetable broth 3 corn tortillas, for crispy tortilla strips Ground sea salt 2 avocados, diced Red-pepper flakes Fresh cilantro (optional)

butternut squash chipotle chili with avocado

spice it up keep your favorite seasonings organized with this handy caddy. Cole & Mason 20-jar spice rack, $70, bedbathandbeyond . com

the perfect blend Whip up your favorite fruit smoothies! kitchenAid 5-speed, 56-ounce blender, $100, bedbathandbeyond . com

soup's on Simmer your favorite stews and chili in this nonstick pot. Anolon Advanced 7.5-quart wide stockpot, $60, bedbathandbeyond . com

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brussels sprouts should be no larger than the size of a golf ball

how to pick the perfect...Think all the produce at your market is in its prime? You shouldn’t! Follow these handy shortcuts and you’ll be chowing down on the season’s best fruits and veggies in no time. By Ellie Martin Cliffe

leektake it Grab one with straight, dark green leaves and a firm, light green stalk.leave it Watch out for discoloration, wilting, cracks and bruising.

brussels sproutstake it Search for a vibrant green color, tightly closed leaves and a compact shape.leave it It’s past its prime if you see wilted or torn leaves, squishy spots or discoloration.

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the thinner a pomegranate’s skin, the better

pomegranatetake it Choose a bulky fruit that has ruby-red, smooth, rubbery skin.leave it Blemishes could mean it’s rotting from the inside (ick!).

tangerinetake it Be on the lookout for one with a deep orange, glossy peel and an attached stem and leaves.leave it Put it back if the skin looks dull or it feels light for its size.

squash take it It should feel heavy for its size, have a picture-perfect stem and a hard, dull rind.leave it Soft areas + leakage (gross, huh?) + dark spots = rotten.

grapefruittake it Find one with heft that gives a little when squeezed. Sniff away: It should smell slightly sweet—even through the skin.leave it Soft spots, a blemished peel and wrinkles are all signs that it’s too old to eat.

blood orangetake it This should be heavy, firm and smooth to the touch.leave it Don’t buy it if it feels spongy when you (gently!) squeeze. [n]

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click [Get fresh, healthy recipes at TheNest . com/smarteats ]

use a well-chilled glass (pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes) to keep beer cold longer.

insider’s guide to

beerAced Funnel 101, Keg

Tapping and Intro to Beer Pong in college? Time to take your

suds knowledge to the next level.By Riann Smith

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okay, so I know that beer doesn’t just go from grain to bottle—but how is it actually made?Check out the four-step process to see how breweries make that magic liquid:mashing Brewers add a generic grain (often malted barley) to hot water in a steel vat or oak barrel. Then, they use special instruments to mash the barley (think mashing a potato), which takes one to two hours. The point is to convert the carbs (aka barley) into sugar. boiling The mixture—now called “sweet wort”—is put into a copper vat and boiled for an hour or longer. Boiling it causes excess water to evaporate and the liquid ends up with a syrupy texture and a concentrated sweetness. hopping Hops (a flower cone from the hop plant that looks like a green pinecone) are added to balance the liquid’s sweetness and bitterness and to bring out the aroma. Some breweries add another step to the process: They move this “hopped wort” to an airtight vat filled with fresh hops called a “hop back.” This enhances flavor and aroma and doesn’t let them escape, helping make the beer taste even more complex.fermenting Once the hopped wort has cooled, yeast is added, which creates bubbles and turns it into alcohol (aka beer). Fermenting can be done a couple of times and takes anywhere from weeks to months.

what are the most popular beers? Beers are generally categorized in two types based on how they’re fermented:ale This kind of beer goes through the fermentation process at higher tempera-tures (65 to 75 degrees) than lager because brewers use a type of yeast that floats at the top of the tank and produces a foam. Ales have a quick brewing process—while they can be aged, they’re often ready to bottle within a month. Ales are full-bodied, sweet and fruity with a typically stronger, more bitter hop flavor than lagers. Pale, red, brown (like English ale) and stout (which can taste like coffee, chocolate or, yep, even oatmeal) are just a few varieties in the ale family, which all have distinct flavors and colors.lager Fermented at lower temperatures (46 to 55 degrees) than ale, lagers use a slower-acting type of yeast that settles at the bottom of the tank, giving it a smooth, mellow flavor. “Lager” is the German word for “storage,” and the brew needs to age in this cool environment for a few months. The darker the lager (determined by how long its malted grain was roasted), the more complex its flavor will be. Pale lager originated in Germany and has become one of the most popular beers in the world. Amber lager is a North American variety with a strong, malty taste.

pairing food and wine can get complicated…is it the same for beer? Not at all! The one rule of beer and food pairing is refreshingly simple: Lighter beers call for lighter foods (grilled fish, chicken, salad) and darker beers complement richer foods (red meat, cheeses, even chocolate). So what are you supposed to drink when you’re at a bar or cocktail party after work and there are no real snack options in sight? Follow this mantra: When you sip sans food, keep it light. Even if you like the taste and richness of traditionally heavier beers, drinking ’em alone is a meal in itself and you may feel instant “beer bloat” by the time you slide off your bar stool. >

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step 1 Tip the glass at a 45-degree angle; then

begin pouring your beer of choice. Aim the liquid toward the middle slope inside the glass.

pour like a proEven if you’re drinking from a plastic cup, you’ll get better-tasting beer with a proper pour. Here’s how:

step 2 As the glass fills from one-half to two-thirds full,

slowly tip the glass upright and pour the rest into the center. You’ll get a thick foam or “head” on the beer, which enhances the look, aroma and flavor.

step 3 While you pour the last drops, make sure the head begins

an inch (at most) below the top of the glass. Pour slow and steady—especially if it’s a stout—or you’ll get too much of a good thing.

From how it’s made to what to pair it with, we have all the answers to your biggest brew q’s.beer 101

did you know?

Beer is about

90% water!

So what are some of the best beers in the spectrum from light to dark? We invited a few NYC Nesties to a tasting to find out.

the skinny on light beer if you and your spouse are trying to whittle your abs, light beer may be the way to go. but you could find your-selves throwing back more brews (and calories) overall than if you’d gotten your fill from one or two regulars. and keep in mind: a lighter-colored beer doesn’t necessarily have fewer calories than a darker one. in fact, guinness has less calories than many lighter-hued brews—who knew?

beer tasting time!

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team taste bud: beer judges in action!

pale lager try Stella Artois

pair it with Fresh fish, shellfish nestie taste test “Clean, refreshing taste that goes

with everything—the vanilla of beers!” 315bride not quite pale ale

try Magic Hat #9 pair it with Seasonal

salads, spicy food nestie taste test “Smells

and tastes like apricot…. It’s like my daily serving

of fruit.” meggiednm

american amber lagertry Brooklyn Lager 

pair it with Burgers, Latin food nestie taste test “It’s caramel-y with

a softer aftertaste. Great beer all season long.... It’ll warm you up in the

winter.” marknyC09

irish dry stouttry Guinness Extra Stout

pair it with Smoked or grilled meat, barbecue,

shepherd’s pie nestie taste test

“Very smooth, like a chocolaty coffee!

Surprisingly light…. You’d think Guinness would

be heavy.” mrs.koCal [n]

the ideal “head” on a beer is one

inch high

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the darker the beer, the warmer you can drink it

belgian strong dark ale

try Chimay Red Cap pair it with

Chocolate, smooth cheeses (such as Brie and Gouda)

nestie taste test “For an ale, it has a lot

of taste. It’s heavy and earthy—sip slowly so you enjoy it more.”

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kitchen tools we

lovePlay with your food (and cook

up somethin’ great) with these fun finds. By Heather Morgan Shott

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bake like a pro (or just fake it!)

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1 Magic Mixer Whip up just about anything with this powerful stand mixer. Bonus: It’s pretty too. $430, KitchenAid.com

2 Kernel Catcher Fake homemade salsa by adding corn—simply slide this gadget down an ear of husked corn to remove kernels (without the mess). $14, Oxo.com 3 Garnish Guru Add flair to your dishes with this tool—its stainless steel grater removes thin strips of lemon and lime rind in one easy motion. $20, Microplane.com

4 Smart Cookie Get perfectly shaped (and sized) cookies, silver-dollar pancakes and muffins without measuring the batter. This nifty gadget does all the work for you. $30, Oxo.com

5 Slick Scrubber Tired of using multiple brushes to clean your veggies? With both hard and soft bristles, this handy tool works just as well on potatoes as it does on mushrooms. $8, Casabella.com

6 Clever Corer Ditch that paring knife! This slick apple corer gets the job done in one simple step. $13, Casabella.com

7 Java Fix Make your own coffeehouse-style drinks without the hassle of frothing milk. This device produces fluffy foam and rich espresso with the press of a button. $599, Cuisinart.com

8 Super Spritzer No need to buy cooking spray—just spritz olive oil into your skillet with this mister. $25, SavoraStyle.com [n]

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things everyone should have by 30

Whether you’re a starving poet or a driven I-banker, by your third decade there are a few key milestones you should achieve—and, yes, things that you should have. Welcome to adulthood. By Jeff Wilser

time to ditch that futon!

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set of toolsDrill, screwDriver,

hammer—the basics. You

shoulD also know how

to use them. at 30, it’s

unacceptable to ask Your

DaD to hang a towel rack.

business cardsAnd a professional identity that makes

you proud.

furniture that doesn’t come in a box

It’s hard to feel like a grown-up when your mattress is still on the floor. In our 20s we graduated to steel frames, but by 30, it’s time to get a couch that isn’t a hand-me-down.

home lIbrAry even if You prefer a kinDle, there are certain books

that Deserve to be owneD, treasureD anD reaD over

anD over (but maYbe not, saY, fifty ShadeS of Grey).

lifelong friendsThey’ll be with you

through thick and thin—the kind of friends that will always have your back no

matter what.

a tailorA perfect crisp fit cAn mAke A

$100 bArgAin look like ArmAni.

emergeNcy 12-moNTh saviNgs fuNdFew jobs are “safe.” And by the time you hit 30, you’ll begin scrambling to cover other random expenses—flood damage or (maybe) the bottomless financial pit known as “children.” [n]

material self-confidence

By the time you reach this decade, you should have the confidence (and mind-set) to know you don’t NEED to buy nice things...or to feel guilty or embarrassed when you do.

a piece of artBut it can’t be a print

of a clichéd classic (like

that poster of van gogh’s

Starry Night you had in your dorm

room).

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Abby, 35, and Dan, 35ChiCago

Hannah, 27, and Lance, 27Brooklyn, ny

their not-so-secret guilty pleasure

StatuS Married May 12, 2012How tHey met At a mutual nonprofit event in 2011. “I was wearing a sequined jacket that caught Lance’s eye. A month later, we went on our first date and haven’t looked back since.”Guilty pleaSureS Drinks from Sonic and ice cream conespetS Norma, a three-year-old black lab. “We talk to her like she can understand us, sometimes forgetting she isn’t our actual child.”

nicknameS She calls him Bud; he calls her Babe.aGe Gap There’s only a 25-day age difference between them.HobbieS ”We love making, redoing and rearranging stuff. It keeps us very preoccupied.”marriaGe mantra “We have one of those perfectly imperfect and normal relationships. We try to keep our highs not too high and our lows not too low.”relationSHip rule Always remember you’re on the same team.in 10 yearS, tHey’ll be Living closer to their families with a houseful of kids—all while running their own home décor shop.

baby clock “We can’t wait, but all in good time!”unwind time Long walks, fun drinks and

great conversations

StatuS Married May 22, 2010

diGS A two-bedroom rental in the heart of the city

career She’s a stay-at-home mom and former theater

director; he’s a professional jazz pianist with an album

expected for release this September.

baby clock Their daughter, Everleigh, is 16 months

How tHey met In 1999 while working at Walt Disney World

as undergrads. “We both lived on Seven Dwarfs Lane in

double-wide trailers—no joke. We hit it off and fell in love.”

unwind time They love taking walks, cooking together,

exploring Chicago and tuning

into their favorite shows.

“We’re addicted to Dexter

and Homeland.”love at laSt After meeting

in Florida, the two broke up

only to remain each other’s

“what if.” In 2008, they

finally tried dating long-

distance (and it worked).

HobbieS Travel, holistic

health, cooking and music

tHeir relationSHip in five

wordS or leSS “Amazing

and meant to be!”Guilty pleaSureS ”A glass

of Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc +

Viognier blend—it’s become

our ‘house wine.’ “pet peeveS Abby is a neat freak while

Dan is a fan of creating piles of stuff.

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real couplesSneak a peek at the lives of these lovebirds. By rachel Sylvester

Jordan, 32, and Kendrick, 31TarryTown, ny

StatuS Married August 31, 2008careerS He works at Morgan Stanley; she’s the founding editor of her own lifestyle blog.baby clock Their son was born in October of 2011.nicknameS “We don’t use nicknames! Should we? Is that weird?”unwind time Zombie

movies and the occasional dance breakpetS Lucy, a shih tzu, and Virgil, a Lhasa apsoHow tHey met On Myspace, when Jordan friend requested the band Kendrick played keyboards for. Six weeks after their first date, the two were engaged.HobbieS Jordan knits, reads and gardens; Kendrick records music and reads comic books (he’s even written a book of his own).Joint effort “Each of us tries very hard to understand where the other is coming from. We’re a work in progress, but we’re both very interested in putting in the effort.”

pet peeveS He can’t remember a list of more than two items without her writing it down; she refuses to learn how to use Google Maps.relationSHip rule “Make sure to take turns with the tough stuff and give each other a break when you need it.”Guilty pleaSureS Super-boring dishes off of the Chinese food menu, celebrity gossip magazines, late-night sci-fi movies and buying superhero toys for their son

in 10 yearS tHey’ll be In the same town, making Jordan’s ability to effectively employ Google Maps unnecessary. [n]

Brooke, 24, and Nicholas, 24greenwood, ar

StatuS Married May 12, 2013

diGS A 2,100 square-foot

three-bedroom home

careerS Brooke is a hairstylist

and Nicholas is completing

his engineering degree at the

University of Arkansas.

How tHey met In the sixth grade

during band class (they both played

drums). They finally began dating 12

years later, once Nicholas fought his

way out of the friend zone.

baby clock While kids aren’t on

their radar anytime soon, when they

do have children, they plan to stop at one.

nicknameS She calls him Nugget; he calls her Monster.

favorite way to unwind “We don’t remember the last

time we didn’t go somewhere and laugh, but since we both

work so much, it’s also nice to just climb in bed or on the

couch and watch movies before going to sleep.”

relationSHip rule “Remind yourself daily to put your

feelings second. It’s frustrating if you disagree, but if you

think of how you’d feel had the situation been reversed,

you tend to be more understanding and easygoing.”

pet peeveS Despite living together for a year, Nicholas

still leaves the toilet seat up while Brooke is notorious

for complaining “I don’t have anything to wear” as she

stares into a full closet.

petS Lola Johnson, their four-year-old “crabby little pug”

HobbieS They’re big fans of music, shopping, people

watching and the occasional

dance lesson.

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these newlyweds like to rock

they met in middle school!

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trips for twoEscape to one of these dream destinations, from an idyllic beach paradise

to a far-flung getaway for adventure-seekers. By Nancy Rones

kauai, hawaii Why Go On Kauai, you can scope out towering waterfalls, rugged cliffs, traditional towns and 50 miles of stellar beaches. Where to Stay No worries if you’re not great at sharing your patch of sand: The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has its own private 200-yard beach. Play in the ocean or float around in the sand-bottom, saltwater lagoon; honeymooners get a complimentary waterside cabana for a day (from $440, Kauai.Hyatt.com ). What to Do Witness the monumental cliffs jutting off the Na Pali Coast on a boat tour. Trot past secluded beaches on horseback.

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Why Go Southern hospitality is very much alive in this vibrant city that delightfully struts its historical past (think: antebellum mansions, plantations and culinary institutions).Where to Stay Low-Country charm is off the charts at the elegant Planters Inn. The four-poster beds, nightly turndowns (with chocolate), free coffee and tea service

in the parlor and super-gracious staff are all proof (from $239, PlantersInn.com ). What to Do Take a private horse and carriage ride around the historic district or, better yet, tour Boone Hall Plantation (where Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds wed). Don’t forget to snap a few photos by the amazing live oaks dripping with Spanish moss ( BooneHallPlantation.com ). >

charleston, south carolina

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mérida, mexicoWhy Go Get an authentic feel for Mexico in this colonial-meets-cosmopolitan city on the Yucatán Peninsula (about a four-hour drive from Cancún), where many haciendas and colonial houses have been transformed into affordable hotels. A bonus: Beaches and Mayan ruins are still within reach too.Where to Stay At Casa Lecanda, you’ll sleep in a restored Yucatecan home that has many traditional details, such as clay-

tile floors, along with modern comforts (hello, walk-in rain shower). Unwind at the Wine & Tequila Bar (from $200, including breakfast, CasaLecanda.com ). What to Do Put your cooking skills to the test and take a class at Yucatecan cooking school Los Dos ( Los-Dos.com ). Looking for an adventure? Take a tour of the extraordinary Mayan ruins in Uxmal —just be sure to bring the sunscreen!

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Why Go Do as the hobbits did in this country: Go on an action-packed journey (minus the goblins). Your bull’s-eye is the alpine city of Queenstown, dubbed “the adventure capital of the world.”Where to Stay After your exciting outings, the upscale Matakauri Lodge is the ideal place to zone out. The

serene mountain setting on Lake Wakatipu seems too lovely to be real (from $461, including breakfast and dinner, Matakauri.co.nz ). What to Do Adrenaline junkies will love careening through canyons on a high-speed jet boat or tandem bungee jumping off the Kawarau Bridge. [n]

queenstown, new zealand

bump zone

your baby clockShould you go off the Pill or keep the kid-free carnival going?

Find out with our test. By Riann Smith

Are your jobs andincome steady?

starthere

Had the baby talk with your man?

soundslike a

nightmare

passes her back

like she’s a bomb

nervouslygrips her

bounces her on his knee

no biggie

panicattack!

yes

maybeafter one

more trip to Europe

no way Hell

someone get that

gremlin a muzzle

I bet thatmother

doesn’t get much sleep

poor babe,I wonder

if he’s teething

will suck, but you’ll

deal

spinach andfolic acid

supplements

happy...and a tadjealous

Pregnant in Heels

The Bachelorette

prettysolid

notexactly

yes—you even picked

favorite names

no—but you’re getting

closermonths

ago

lastnight

(burp)

Your best friend announces she’s pregnant. You’re

Bye-bye wine and sushi.

Hello...

Give it six months, then reassess.

Run, don’t walk, tothe nearest bedroom.

Your last wild night out?

Wait at least a year—there’s no rush! [n]

Willing to trade your vacay ’n’ shop fund for a nanny ’n’ stroller fund?

Your sister hands your guy her baby girl. He:

Getting up multiple times

during the night:

Quick! Picture yourself

30 pounds heavier.

There’s a crying baby next to you on the plane. You think:

Favorite reality show:

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a little freaked out

for her

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ready to nest?

Here to take the guesswork out of decorating is The Nest Home Design Handbook, complete with worksheets for

room layouts, hiring help, DIY guides and web resources to get you on track to creating a stylish living space.

Stressed over decorating? Don’t be! With tons of photos and how-tos, The Nest Home Design Handbook will help you:

n Kill the clutter

n Make a small space look bigger

n Hang pictures properly

n Choose the right paint color

n Blend his and her furniture

n Design like a pro

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budget for your basicsManaging your money wisely means keeping track of your spending—and no, random notes on your iPhone don’t count. We came up with a list of everything you need to create the ultimate budget breakdown.

.monthly.income. After-tax income (you) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ After-tax income (your spouse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Interest/other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

.housing.(20%.to.30%). Rent/mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

.utilities.(4%.to.7%). Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Home phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Homeowners or renters insurance . . . . . . . . . . $ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

transportation.(6%.to.20%). Car payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Car insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Car maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Tolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Public transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

.clothing.(2%.to.4%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

.investment/savings.(5%.to.10%) . $ .

.medical.(2%.to.8%). Dependent care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Health care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

.debt.management.(15%.to.20%). Loan payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Credit card payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

.the.other.stuff.(5%.to.10%). Cleaning service/supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Pet care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Take-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Breakfast at work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Lunch at work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $Vices (ahem, cigarettes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Random home items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Laundry/dry cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Gym membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Drugstore products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Apple TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Magazine subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

homeworkCreate a budget spreadsheet and

update it together each week.

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clothes. Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Jackets/blazers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Jeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Pants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Shorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Tees and tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Bras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Socks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Underwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Workout clothes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $

.shoes.&.accessories. Work shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Going out shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Hair accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Handbags/wallets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Gloves/scarves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $

.eats.&.treats. Coffee/tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Breakfast (out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Lunch (out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Dinner (out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Take-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ On-the-go snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Entertaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $

.gadgets.&.gear. TV/TV accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Tablet/apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Computer/repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Computer programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ iPhone/cell phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Sports stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Camping gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Equipment rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ E-reader/books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Cable packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $

.activities Gym membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $Exercise classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Other classes (like cooking) . . . . . $ $ $ Movies/Netflix/cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Concert/sports tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Golf fees/club membership . . . . . . $ $ $ Museum fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Massage/spa fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $

.home.stuff Kitchen gadgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Wall décor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Bath items/towels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $Entertaining items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Rugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ Knickknacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $

budget for your extrasHey, big spenda: Those extra purchases add up each month! Keep track of what you’re shelling out for everything from coffee and clothes to Pilates and pizza.

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new home must-haves

stockpot

spice rack

blender

...and don’t forget

clear containers

drawer organizers

hanging shelf

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