It can be tough to devote time to a full yoga class or rejuvenating barre session any time of year—but especially during the chaos of the holidays and the rush into the new year. The good news is, you really don’t have to spend an hour unwinding on a mat to calm and center yourself. A few minutes is all you need to clear your mind and banish stress. Use these tips from zen-loving yoga and barre instructors to get a little R&R and stay focused when your nerves feel frayed.

1. JUST BREATHE.

“I ground and center myself with a meditation practice to start my day, particularly during the stress of the busy holiday season! Yoga and meditation can be done any time, anywhere, even if you can’t fit in a studio class or are traveling for the holidays. I use the stress release blend [essential oil] from Saje Natural Wellness and do four-by-four breathing: Inhale four counts, hold four counts, exhale four counts, hold four counts. It moves you from your sympathetic to parasympathetic nervous system to calm yourself on your mat or in the middle of a stressful situation.”
—Ashley Turner, MA, MFTI, founder of Yoga. Psyche. Soul.: Advanced Yoga Psychology Training

2. REACH FOR CALMING SCENTS.

“My routine yoga practice is the key to de-stressing because it moves the body and allows for deeper breathing. However, when times get really rough, I like to add grounding essential oils—like lavender and earthy scents such as vetiver and patchouli—to my wrists during practice or right before bed.
—Chelsea Jasin, senior instructor at CorePower Yoga, Denver

3. STICK TO THE PLAN.

“Consistency during the holiday rush is your best friend. I stick religiously to my workout schedule because it grounds me. It’s easy to waste an hour doing something useless, so I commit to a barre class instead. That rush of endorphins gives me the energy to mail all the holiday cards, conquer the gift list, and gear up for travel.”
—Kiesha Ramey-Presner, VP of teacher development and master instructor at The Bar Method

4. KEEP A CURFEW.

“Set a jingle belling alarm for bedtime! With so much to do this time of year, it’s easy to allow the hours to slip away at night—and then all of a sudden, it’s 1 a.m. For full power, sleep is a necessity.”
—Bethany Lyons, founder of Lyons Den Power Yoga in New York City

5. STRIKE A POSE—ANYWHERE.

“I do one minute of deep breathing along with a mantra. For example, on the inhale you can say ‘open heart’ and then say ‘open mind’ on the exhale. From there I do a practice with one to three sun salutations and three flowing cobras or locusts—to keep an open heart and open mind and get out of the problem thinking and into creative-solution mode. Then I end with one to three minutes lying with my legs up the wall (or office chair).”
—Heather Peterson, Chief Yoga Officer at CorePower Yoga, Orange County, California

6. LISTEN TO WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS.

“While it’s tempting to want to rest in child’s pose all day, when I’m really stressed out, I know what my body most needs are heart-opening poses, poses that will get me out of my head and in tune with my body. Cobras, camels, and wheels are perfect for this. That said, my advice in general would be to listen to your own body and figure out what you specifically crave. At the end of the day, there’s never any judgment around going straight for savasana!”
—Amanda Murdock, director of content and trainer for the app Aaptiv

Siberian huskies are known for their wolfish good looks, but deep down, they’re all dog. 

1. Huskies are born to run.

When the semi-nomadic Chukchi people of Siberia had to expand their hunting grounds some 3000 years ago, they sought to breed the ideal sled dog. These dogs had to have endurance, a high tolerance to cold, and the ability to survive on very little food. The resulting pups could carry loads over long distances without food or warmth. While there is controversy as to how pure the lineage is, Siberian huskies are widely believed to be the closest to the original Chukchi dogs.

2. Their skills impressed Alaskans.

Huskies made their American debut at the second year of the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race in 1909. Rumor had it that these canines were superior sled dogs; they proved the gossip true by dominating the racing competitions in Alaska for the following decade.

3. A lot of features help keep them warm.

Huskies have a thick double coat that keeps them well insulated. Their undercoat is short and warm, while the overcoat is long and water-resistant. Their almond-shaped eyes allow them to squint to keep out snow. Huskies will wrap their tails around their faces while they sleep; their breath warms the tail and keeps the nose and face protected from the cold.

4. A group saved a small town in Alaska.

In 1925, the children of Nome came down with the widely feared disease called diphtheria. The closest anti-toxin was 1000 miles away in a hospital in Anchorage. The train could only take the medicine so far, and it was up to mushers with teams of sled dogs to transport the package the remaining 674 miles.

Twenty mushers and their sled dogs battled the bitter cold in a relay to get the medicine there safely. It took 127.5 hours to complete the mission, but the medicine made it to the village. The final leg was completed by a black Siberian husky and his team. When finally reaching their destination, the dogs were hailed as heroes and appeared in newspapers across the country.

If this story sounds familiar, you might remember it from the animated movie, Balto. You can see a statue of Balto in New York’s Central Park (the real Balto is stuffed and mounted at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History). 

5. They’re not great watchdogs.

Huskies are not one-person dogs—they’re unsuspicious and friendly to strangers. This can be charming, but it’s not very helpful when you’re looking for a canine sentry. Of course, their fierce wolf-like features might be enough to deter any intruders.

6. Huskies don’t get fatigued.

Huskies often run long distances on very little food. When humans attempt this, we start to use our body’s glycogen and fat and eventually get fatigued. But huskies burn a lot of calories without ever tapping into these other energy stores—and they do this by regulating their metabolism.

“Before the race, the dogs’ metabolic makeup is similar to humans. Then suddenly they throw a switch—we don’t know what it is yet—that reverses all of that,” animal exercise researcher Dr. Michael S. Davis told the New York Times. “In a 24-hour period, they go back to the same type of metabolic baseline you see in resting subjects. But it’s while they are running 100 miles a day.”

7. You need to watch them closely.

These pups love to run and explore. They’re known to be escape artists and are capable of digging under fences and slipping out of leashes.

8. The army used them.

During WWII, the army employed the pups as search and rescue dogs. They were also used for transportation, freighting, and communication.

9. They’re closely related to wolves.

Studies say that the shiba inu and the chow chow share the most DNA with the grey wolf. Coming in near the top is the Siberian husky. That said, huskies are domesticated dogs and have evolved separately from their wild cousins for thousands of years.

10. Blue eyes make them distinct.

Not many dog breeds can boast piercing blue eyes. Some dogs—like the Australian shepherd or Weimaraner—have them thanks to the merle gene, which results in the loss of pigmentation. But huskies can have bright eyes without that gene.

Good luck finding another show with Fiddler’s universal appeal. Audiences of just about every race, religion, and nationality have applauded the timeless, bittersweet musical since it debuted in 1964.

1. Fiddler on the Roof Was Based on a Series of Stories Written by “The Jewish Mark Twain.”

Like Samuel Clemens, Sholem Rabinovich was better known by his pen name. In Hebrew, Sholem Aleichem—an alias that this Eastern European writer adopted during the early 1880s—means “peace be unto you.” Inevitably, his knowing voice and relatable characters drew comparisons with Tom Sawyer’s famous author. Clemens didn’t mind: When the pair were introduced in 1906, Twain was told that he was addressing “The Jewish Mark Twain.” Honored, he quipped, “Please tell him that I am the American Sholem Aleichem.”

Tevye the dairyman is easily his most famous creation. A father who meets tragedy with humor, he narrated eight short tales published between 1894 and 1914. 

2. A Black and White Movie Adapted the Same Plot In 1939.

Simply titled Tevye, it’s a more somber take on the hero’s struggle to accept a rapidly-changing world while his beloved daughters leave home one by one. In 1990, this became the first non-English language movie to be selected for preservation by the National Film Registry (the actors use Yiddish).

3. Rejected Titles for the Musical Included Where Papa Came From and The Old Country.

Lyricist Sheldon Harnick and composer Jerry Bock weighed several possible titles for the show during the writing stage. In the end, an oil painting probably helped make up their minds. The Fiddler (1912-1913) is a famous piece by French-Russian painter Marc Chagall in which a green-faced violinist makes music on a rooftop. Though Broadway historians aren’t 100 percent sure about what inspired the show’s current name, consensus implicates The Fiddler.  

4. A Huge Number of Songs Were Deleted.

The writers conceived around 50 individual numbers, though all but 15 wound up on the cutting room floor. “A Butcher’s Soul” and “Dear Sweet Sewing Machine” were among those discarded.

5. Zero Mostel (ie: the Original Tevye) Fought to Keep “If I Were a Rich Man” From Getting Drastically Altered.

Harnick had second thoughts regarding the last verse, in which Tevye dreams of being rich enough to spend seven hours at the synagogue every day. “I wondered if it were too serious,” the lyricist said. “I suggested that we cut it and end on a funnier note. Zero screamed. ‘No! These lines—they are this man. You must leave them, you must!’ He was so forceful about it that we decided to go with his instincts.”

6. Mostel and Director Jerome Robbins Once Got Into a Backstage Argument Over an Orthodox Custom.

The two often butted heads during the original 1964 production—and Mostel usually won. Case in point: During one rehearsal, Fiddler’s lead man kissed the mezuzah (a parchment inscribed with Hebrew verses that hangs near the doorway of Jewish homes) before exiting Tevye’s home. Robbins testily ordered Mostel to stop. Though the actor explained that, as an Orthodox Jew, Tevye would never neglect this traditional custom, Robbins was adamant. So, on the next run-through, Mostel crossed himself instead. Upon seeing this simple act of defiance, Robbins backed down.

7. Bea Arthur of The Golden Girls Fame Originated the Gossipy Matchmaker Role.

Long before Dorothy Zbornak came along, Arthur landed a spot in Fiddler’s maiden cast as Yente the matchmaker. Two years later, she’d snag another big role as the sharp-tongued, melodramatic Vera Charles of Mame.

8. The 1964 Run Was Nominated for 10 Tony Awards (and Won 9).

Fiddler claimed Best Musical, Actor (Mostel), Book, Choreographer, Costume Designer, Director, Producers, Score, and Featured Actress (Maria Karnilova, who played Tevye’s wife, Golde). However, the show’s Boris Aronson lost out on Best Scenic Designer. But don’t feel too badly for him—he did win six other Tonys. 

9. It Was the First Broadway Musical to Surpass 3000 Performances.

As if this feat didn’t say enough about the show’s enduring popularity, theatergoers have also been treated to four Broadway revivals—with a fifth coming this December.

10. Noteworthy Tevyes Include Alfred Molina and Leonard Nimoy.

Two years after Star Trek, Mr. Spock executed this very different gig for a few months in 1971. Molina’s portrayal during the fourth revival sparked a minor outcry, with some critics condemning the decision to place an iconic Jewish role in the hands of a Gentile (insiders began calling his version “Goyim on the Roof“).

11. To Get the Look He Wanted for the 1971 Film Version, Cinematographer Oswald Morris Had a Woman’s Stocking Draped Over His Camera Lens.

This helps give Fiddler a period-friendly vibe. Speaking of the movie, it came in 82^nd on the American Film Institute’s “100 Most Inspiring Films of All Time” list and has been seen by an estimated one billion people (at least, according to Chaim Topol—the picture’s very memorable Tevye).

12. Fiddler on the Roof Became a Surprise Smash in Japan.

Since 1967, the musical’s seen hundreds of Japanese revivals. Joseph Stein, who penned the book to Fiddler, was once approached by a Japanese producer who asked, “Do they understand this show in America?”

“Yes, of course,” replied Stein, “we wrote it for America. Why do you ask?”

“Because,” the producer said, “it’s so Japanese.”

Director Frank Capra’s 1946 classic It’s a Wonderful Life is sacred in the holiday movie pantheon. It’s not as quotable as A Christmas Story (1983) or as lyrical as 1966’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, but the story of George Bailey has a universal message behind it that endures 70 years later. Though the movie is the quintessential Christmas tale today, when it was first released in 1946, audiences and critics were lukewarm toward the picture, resulting in a box office disappointment that killed Capra’s nascent production company, Liberty Films. In a strange twist, decades after it was first released, an unlikely clerical screw-up managed to turn It’s a Wonderful Life into the Christmastime staple we know today.

In the 1930s, Capra became a magnet for Academy Awards, directing movies like the screwball comedy It Happened One Night (1934) and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). After Pearl Harbor, Capra knew he could contribute something to the war effort, so he took a post in Washington overseeing the development of U.S. propaganda films for the government—most notably the award-winning Why We Fight series of documentaries.

Upon returning from Washington in 1945, Capra—along with other wartime directors William Wyler and George Stevens—helped finance Liberty Films, an independent production company poised to give filmmakers the one thing they all dreamed of: freedom. The company’s first film would be an adaption of a short story titled “The Greatest Gift,” which would also appear in Good Housekeeping under the title “The Man Who Was Never Born,” and would be adapted for the screen as It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s one of the few movies Capra also received a screenwriting credit for, and with a proposed budget of $2 million, it was a huge gamble for Liberty.

In the book Five Came Back, writer Mark Harris describes It’s a Wonderful Life‘s production process as something akin to a nightmare. Script rewrites, a bloated shooting schedule, and an ever-changing crew cost the studio nearly all of the original $2 million budget—well before filming was even wrapped. The spending became such a concern for Capra’s partners at Liberty that George Stevens remarked, “Why the hell couldn’t it be springtime?” when he saw how much it cost the production to produce fake snow for shots. Capra bet Liberty’s future on audiences looking for some comforting nostalgia after the war, but he was about to see firsthand just how much the world had changed since he came back.

The original plan was to release It’s a Wonderful Life in January 1947, after the Oscar deadlines, but when RKO—the film’s distributor—needed a movie to release in time for Christmas, Capra’s project was the easy solution. It opened just weeks after William Wyler’s major studio film The Best Years of Our Lives, a hard-hitting drama about a U.S. soldier coming home after the war to pick up his life again. The two films couldn’t be any more different, and the reviews reflected that.

Even at nearly three hours long, The Best Years of Our Lives was an absolute hit with critics and at the box office, recouping its budget multiple times over. It’s a Wonderful Life, with its inflated budget and saccharine tale touting old-timey values, was met with a whimper, making only an estimated $3.3 million against a $3.7 million budget. Wyler beat Capra in every way: reviews, box office, and awards. The Best Years of Our Lives won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, while It’s a Wonderful Life received only a lone technical award—ironically for the fake snow Stevens loathed.

Liberty Films had borrowed more than $1.5 million to make the film, and with such a disappointing box office return, the production company was soon sold off to Paramount. Capra only directed five feature films afterwards, none of which ever reached the heights of his pre-war work. As unlikely as it seems today, It’s a Wonderful Life was seen as a flat disappointment destined for anonymity—until a clerical error changed its fate.

In 1974, the movie entered the public domain after the film’s copyright holder simply forgot to file for a renewal. This meant that TV stations everywhere could play It’s a Wonderful Life all day and all night and not have to pay a cent for it. Networks aren’t necessarily shy about exploiting free Christmas content, and the film’s reemergence on television gave Capra’s story new life. While a post-World War II crowd may have rejected the movie’s sentiment, subsequent generations seem to revel in the opportunity to visit the nostalgic whimsy of it all.

“It’s the damnedest thing I’ve ever seen,” Capra once told The Wall Street Journal about the film’s revival. “The film has a life of its own now and I can look at it like I had nothing to do with it. I’m like a parent whose kid grows up to be president. I’m proud … but it’s the kid who did the work. I didn’t even think of it as a Christmas story when I first ran across it. I just liked the idea.”

Legalities rewrote the history of It’s a Wonderful Life yet again in 1993. The Supreme Court’s previous ruling in Stewart v. Abend established a precedent that allowed the film’s original copyright owner—Republic Pictures—to regain its ownership of the movie. The ruling claimed that since Republic owned the copyright on the original short story which the movie was based on, and the score for the film, they, in essence, still owned the movie. So what was once a near barrage of networks airing It’s a Wonderful Life has since been pared down to just one: NBC.

The network paid for exclusive rights to air the movie, which is why you’ll only see It’s a Wonderful Life on TV once or twice during the holidays. But the movie’s modern appeal exists because of that scarcity. The film that killed a production company 70 years ago is now an annual television event and part of countless family traditions around the globe. It turns out Capra always knew what audiences wanted, he just needed to wait for the right clerical error to prove it.

As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, December 21.

Mental Floss has affiliate relationships with certain retailers, including Amazon, and may receive a small percentage of any sale. But we only get commission on items you buy and don’t return, so we’re only happy if you’re happy. Good luck deal hunting!

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Citizen Men’s BL5250-02L Titanium Eco-Drive Watch with Leather Band for $234.82 (list price $415.00)

Withings Activité Steel – Activity and Sleep Tracking Watch for $78.75 after on-screen coupon (list price $149.95)

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Chefs Star Premier Automatic Milk Frother, Heater and Cappuccino Maker for $33.79 (list price $74.99)

ThermoPro Digital Cooking Meat Food Thermometer for Smoker Grill Oven BBQ, White & Grey for $12.74 (list price $29.99)

Siliconezone Chocochips Collection 8.9″ Non-Stick Silicone Christmas Chocolate Wafer Mold, Green for $7.64 (list price $8.99)

Coppertisan Barrel Hammered Copper Moscow Mule Mug, 18 oz – Set of 4 – Handmade of 100% Pure Copper, Nickel Lined, Brass Handle for $39.94 (list price $119.90)

Zojirushi SM-KHE48AG Stainless Steel Mug, 16-Ounce, Smoky Blue for $25.47 (list price $45.00)

Joseph Joseph Silicone Non-Slip Pastry Mat with Measurements, Roll-Up, Green for $11.67 (list price $18.00)

Eparé 9 oz Strong Double Wall Insulated Old Fashioned Style Rocks Glass for Whiskey/Scotch/Vodka, (Set of 2) for $17.95 (list price $19.95)

Star Wars BB-8 22oz Stein – Collectible Ceramic Mug with Metal Hinge for $39.99 (list price $49.99)

Bluesim Professional 8 inches Stainless Steel Wood Handle Chef’s Knife, 8.5oz for $18.20 (list price $39.99)

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Rada Cutlery W980 Non-Scratch Spoon for $10.00 (list price $13.15)

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Hemingweigh Himalayan Glow Hand Carved Natural Crystal Himalayan Salt Lamp With Genuine Wood Base, Bulb And On and Off Switch 6 to 8 Inch, 6 to 7 lbs. 2 PACK for $49.99 (list price $69.99)

Chemical Guys MIC_292_08 Premium Grade Microfiber Applicators, Blue (Pack of 8) for $7.99 after on-screen coupon (list price $9.99)

Wash Cloth Towels by Royal, 24-Pack, 100% Natural Cotton, 12 x 12, Commercial Grade, Appropriate for use in Bathroom, Kitchen, Nursery and for Cleaning, Soft and Absorbent, Machine Washable, White for $12.95 (list price $19.99)

HC Collection Bed Sheet & Pillowcase Set HOTEL LUXURY 1800 Series Egyptian Quality Bedding Collection! Deep Pocket, Wrinkle & Fade Resistant,Luxurious,Comfortable,Extremely Durable(Queen, Multiple colors available) for $24.99 (list price $69.99)

NEWLAKE Lightweight White Down Alternative Quilted Blanket Warmth Duvet,Full/Queen Size for $39.99 (list price $81.99)

InterDesign Gia Kitchen Sink Suction Holder for Sponges, Scrubbers, Soap – Stainless Steel for $5.37 (list price $6.99)

MOHOO 50x50cm Elephant Oil Painting Canvas Wall Art for $16.56 (list price $25.56)

Laundry Hamper, Foldable Pop-Up Laundry bag with Good Air Circulation (14×24 Inches) for Kids and Children – Storage Basket Bin for Dirty Clothes, Toys & More – Odor-Free, Lightweight, Easy to Fold for $6.99 (list price $12.99)

Whitmor 6023-3982 Stacking Utility Shelf for $13.49 (list price $17.75)

VonHaus Compact Electronic Digital Home and Office Security Solid Steel Safe with Posting Slot 9.5lbs and Key for $39.99 (list price $79.99)

Zenna Home 2130NN, Tension Corner Pole Caddy, Satin Nickel for $29.99 (list price $46.00)

Nine Stars DZT-50-9 Infrared Touchless Stainless Steel Trash Can, 13.2-Gallon for $41.65 (list price $82.00)

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

MicroTouch TOUGH BLADE, Triple-Blade Razor with 12 Refill Cartridges for $13.28 (list price $20.00)

Patchology FlashPatch Eye Gels – 30 Pairs for $40.00 (list price $50.00)

Baxter of California Best Box for $75.00 (list price $100.00)

Clean Cashmere Eau de Parfum, 2.14 Ounce for $46.80 (list price $72.00)

Tweezerman Deluxe Nail Clipper Set for $6.40 (list price $9.00)

L’Oreal Paris Cosmetics Lumi Glow Face Kit for $17.42 (list price $24.99)

Banana Boat Sunscreen Sport Performance Broad Spectrum Sun Care Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 30, 1 Ounce (Pack of 24) for $14.99 (list price $30.96)

Clarisonic Mia1, 1 Speed Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush System, Electric Pink for $89.00 (list price $129.00)

Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White Vibrant Whitening Toothpaste, Mint, 4.1 Ounce, Pack of 4 for $10.68 after on-screen coupon (list price $16.99)

Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser, WP-660 for $59.99 (list price $79.99)

Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush, WP-900 for $69.99 (list price $99.99)

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Comfort Plus Mint Flavor Floss, 40 M (Pack of 2) for $3.34 (list price $4.79)

Oral-B Complete Satin Floss Mint, 50m, Twin Pack for $2.70 (list price $4.62)

Oral-B Complete Glide, Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast, Long Lasting Mint, 75 Floss Picks, (Pack of 6) for $15.60 (list price $29.66)

WaterPik FLA-220 Power Flosser, Battery Powered (Colors May Vary) for $6.99 (list price $19.99)

Meaningful Beauty Crème de Serum, Night Moisturizer with Melon Extract, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid, 1 Fluid Ounce for $42.00 (list price $60.00)

Travelmall Rainbow Cake eyeshadow blush makeup rainbow highlighter & one matching makeup brush (rainbow) for $29.99 (list price $29.99)

Hot Tools Curling Iron, Rainbow Gold, 1.25 Inch for $34.78 (list price $52.99)

Beau Gel Colorful Rainbow Nail Polish Holographic Manicure Nail Lacquer Fast Drying Long Lasting Nail Art 10ml 7010 for $3.99 (list price $7.99)

Coscelia 120 Pro Mix-and-Match EyeShadow Rainbow Palette for $13.99 (list price $46.63)

Dove Men+Care Body Wash, Aqua Impact 18 oz for $3.39 (list price $6.49)

NIVEA Men Original Moisturizing Face Wash 5 Fluid Ounce for $2.86 (list price $4.54)

L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Daily Facial Moisturer SPF 15 for $9.39 (list price $10.99)

NIVEA Men Energy Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen 1.7 Fluid Ounce for $4.56 (list price $6.49)

AXE Natural Look Hair Cream, Understated 2.64 oz for $5.66 (list price $7.75)

NIVEA Men Active3 3-in-1 Body Wash 16.9 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 3) for $13.14 (list price $17.97)

Anti-Aging Retinol Night Cream – Professional Swiss Formula Features Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Coconut Oil, Moringa Oil, Vitamin E For Amazing Anti-Wrinkle and Anti-Aging Benefits! for $34.95 (list price $34.95)

Garnier Skincare Cleanser The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelette for $4.39 (list price $5.99)

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleasing Towelettes, Night Calming, 25 Count (Pack of 6) for $35.82 (list price $62.23)

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover, 13.5 Fluid Ounce for $6.26 (list price $8.99)

TONYMOLY Red Appletox Honey Cream 80ml for $7.99 (list price $27.99)

PureRelief XL – King Size Heating Pad (12″ x 24″) with Fast-Heating Technology, 6 Temperature Settings & Convenient Storage Bag – Charcoal Gray for $34.99 (list price $34.99)

First Aid Only All-purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case with Zipper, 299-Piece Kit, Large, Blue for $11.69 (list price $26.74)

Mederma Advanced Scar Gel – .7 oz. for $10.79 (list price $18.84)

Antifungal Soap with Tea Tree Oil, Helps Treat & Wash Away Athletes Foot, Ringworm, Nail Fungus, Jock Itch, Body Odor & Acne. Antibacterial Defense Against Common Fungal and Bacteria Related Skin Irritations 9oz. for $14.95 (list price $24.95)

First Aid Kit for Emergency & Survival – Car, Home, Travel, Office or Sports – Compact Bag fully stocked with Medical Supplies for $24.99 (list price $39.99)

Babyganics Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizing Wipes, Mandarin, On-The-Go, 20 count reseal pack (Pack of 4) for $7.96 (list price $12.24)

All one tech Transparent Classic Rubber Hot Water Bottle with Knit Cover – Blue for $12.99 (list price $19.99)

ChapStick Classic Original Skin Protectant (3-Count, 0.15 oz. Each) for $2.94 (list price $6.42)

Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm, Superfruit, 4 Tubes in Blister Box for $9.99

OFFICE, SCHOOL, AND CRAFTS

Perler Beads 22,000 Count Bead Jar Multi-Mix Colors for $14.59 (list price $25.79)

HP G8X92AA LA Prime v2 Graphing Calculator for $134.82 (list price $149.99)

Pentel Felt Tip Sign Pen, Set of 12 Assorted Colors (S520-12) for $12.62 (list price $19.99)

Sharpie Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Orange, Box of 12 for $8.57 (list price $10.09)

uni-ball Vision Stick Needle Rollerball Pens, Fine Point , Assorted Ink Colors, 8-Count for $8.33 (list price $10.92)

Fellowes AutoMax 130C 130-Sheet Cross-Cut Auto Feed Shredder, for Hands-Free Shredding (4680001) for $229.99 (list price $274.99)

Epson LabelWorks LW-400 Label Maker for $34.99 (list price $49.99)

Etekcity Electric Pencil Sharpener, Automatic Feed and Dispense, UL/FCC Approved for $22.99 (list price $45.99)

Sharpie Extreme Permanent Markers, 12-Pack, Black (1927432) for $9.91 (list price $25.20)

Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black, 20 Count for $7.47 (list price $10.64)

Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Stick, Assorted, 8 Pack (1966798) for $9.39 (list price $18.86)

Uni-Ball Jetstream Retractable Ball Point Pens,0.7mm, Black Ink, 3-Count for $7.64 (list price $8.99)

Mead Composition Book, Primary, Grades K-2, 100 Wide-Ruled Sheets, 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Page Size, 5 Pack (72900) for $8.99 (list price $23.47)

Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Assorted 2015 Colors, 24-Count for $9.59 (list price $12.73)

rOtring Rapid PRO Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Silver Chrome for $19.99 (list price $47.03)

Mr. Sketch Scented Twistable Crayons, Assorted Colors, 12-Count for $4.64 (list price $9.49)

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 132-Count for $53.88 (list price $68.79)

Post-it Recycled Super Sticky Pop-up Notes, 3 in x 3 in, Bora Bora Collection, 6 Pads/Pack for $8.79 (list price $11.50)

Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 Inches x 54.6 Yards, 2 Rolls (3850-2) for $9.29 (list price $12.23)

Avalon Top Loading Water Cooler Dispenser for $139.99 (list price $179.99)

ALEX Toys Art Paintbrush Set 50 Brushes for $12.02 (list price $19.99)

Reaeon Super Fine Point Coloring Pens Art Set with Diamond Head- 0.4mm Colored Fineliner Gel Ink Pen No Bleeding 18 Colors Pack for Drawing,Details,Coloring Books and More for $11.59 (list price $25.00)

Serta 43809 Air Health and Wellness Executive Office Chair, Big and Tall, Roasted Chestnut for $195.00 (list price $399.99)

Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24-Count for $10.19 (list price $13.48)

Chenille Kraft Glitter Glue Pens, Assorted 10cc Tube, 72 per Pack (CKC338000) for $20.99 (list price $38.99)

Post-it Tabs Value Pack, Assorted Primary Colors, 1 and 2-Inch Sizes, 114-Tabs/Pack (686-VAD2) for $8.46 (list price $11.07)

OUTDOORS, GARDEN, AND SPORTS

Bushnell Trophy XLT Roof Prism Binoculars, 10x42mm (Bone Collector Edition) for $69.99 (list price $115.00)

TRX Training – Suspension Trainer Basic Kit + Door Anchor, Complete Full Body Workouts Kit for Home and on the Road for $99.99 (list price $189.95)

LE 16.5ft 50 LEDs Solar Power Rope Lights, Waterproof, Warm White, String Lights, with Light Sensor, Decoration, Christmas Tree, Thanksgiving Wedding, Gardens, Lawn, Patio, Party, Outdoor for $9.99 (list price $21.99)

Barbecue Spatula With Bottle Opener – HEAVY DUTY 20% THICKER STAINLESS STEEL – Wide Metal Grilling Turner for Burgers Steak & Fish – Large BBQ Grill Handle – Best Cooking Utensils & Accessories for $9.99 (list price $11.99)

DEWALT DCBL720P1 20V MAX 5.0 Ah Lithium Ion XR Brushless Blower for $199.00 (list price $219.00)

Barbecue Grill Brush | Best Grill Cleaner On Amazon! Lifetime Replacement! 4-In-1 Stainless Steel Bristles, Won’t Scratch! for $15.07 (list price $19.87)

Masterbuilt 20075315 Front Controller Smoker with Viewing Window and RF Remote Control, 40-Inch for $288.99 (list price $388.89)

Kelty Dualist 20 Degree Sleeping Bag – Regular for $111.99 (list price $149.95)

Coleman Palmetto Cool Weather Sleeping Bag for $16.49 (list price $37.99)

Baleaf Men’s 3D Padded Ankle Length Cycling Compression Tights Black for $35.99 (list price $55.00)

BigBlue NO FUEL NEED 3 in 1 Rechargeable Electronic Hand Warmer USB with 6000mAh Power Bank Battery Charger (Black, 6000mAh) for $28.99 (list price $38.99)

Quik Shade Commercial C100 10’x10′ Instant Canopy with Wall Panel – White for $111.99 (list price $175.99)

Sport-Brella Beach Chair, Blue for $34.99 (list price $49.99)

Diamondback Bicycles Ready 2 Ride Plus Starter Kit for $20.53 (list price $71.88)

Coleman 16 Can Cooler, Red for $14.56 (list price $18.99)

Bonmixc Bike Tail Light Rechargeable, Super Bright LED Bike Rear Light For Maximum Visibility and Safety, Fits on any Bicycles or Helmets for $13.99 (list price $21.99)

Bonmixc Ergonomic Design Bike Handlebar Grips, Aluminum Alloy Locking Ring Bike Grips For MTB BMX Folding Bike for $18.99 (list price $30.99)

Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Pepper Spray with Holster, 10.2-Ounce for $35.00 (list price $47.73)

Sweetwood Jerky Teriyaki Flavor 2-Ounce Bag, 10 Count for $40.39 (list price $61.97)

Serta Raised Queen Pillow Top Air Mattress with Never Flat Pump for $169.98 (list price $209.95)

Vicsou Heat Resistant Gloves, Updated 932°F 3-layer Structure Heatproof and Non-Slip Silicone Grip BBQ Grilling Gloves Oven Mitts XXL (1 Pair) for $8.99 (list price $24.99)

Professional-Grade, Ergonomic Square Point Shovel with Adjustable Center Handle for $67.97 (list price $89.99)

Outland Firebowl Portable Propane Fire Pit for $108.94 (list price $149.99)

Trademark Black Firm 4.5″ Tactical Pocket Knife for $9.18 (list price $19.99)

Camp Solutions-2 Person Tent Double Layer 3 Season 2 Skylight Outdoor Camping Tent 4.85 LB (2.2 KG) for $49.27 (list price $99.99)

Tacklife Digital Anemometer Woopower Wind Speed Meter Air Flow Velocity Thermometer LCD Backlight for $12.74 (list price $46.99)

Kelty Dualist 20 Degree Sleeping Bag – Regular for $111.99 (list price $149.95)

APEX LIVING All Seasonal Zero Gravity Chair with Removable Suede Cushion for $71.00 (list price $199.99)

Luster Leaf 1618 Rapitest Soil Thermometer for $6.45 (list price $7.59)

Masterbuilt 20070210 30-Inch Black Electric Analog Smoker for $131.94 (list price $149.00)

Etekcity Portable 1500L Emergency Camping Water Filter, 3-stage filtration , 0.01 Micron, Survival Kit Supplies for $15.88 (list price $29.99)

Columbia River Knife and Tool’s M16-14SFG Special Forces Folding Knife with Veff Serrated Blade for $36.10 (list price $99.99)

ELECTRONICS

Samsung CF591 Series Curved 27-Inch FHD Monitor (C27F591) for $279.99 (list price $349.99)

Office + Style 6 Outlet Surge Protector with Dual USB Ports and 6 Ft Cord, Black for $19.99 (list price $49.99)

Sennheiser HD 598 Cs Closed Back Headphone for $99.95 (list price $249.95)

Bose CineMate 15 Home Theater Speaker System, Black for $319.99 (list price $499.00)

Sony H.ear on Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone, Charcoal Black (MDR100ABN/B) for $199.99 (list price $349.99)

Pioneer SP-FS52 Andrew Jones Designed Floor standing Loudspeaker (each) for $89.99 (list price $129.99)

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III for $269.00 (list price $299.00)

Sonos PLAY:5 Ultimate Wireless Smart Speaker for Streaming Music (Black) for $469.00 (list price $499.00)

Sony MDRXB650BT/B Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Black for $78.00 (list price $129.99)

Uniden PRO401HH Professional 40 Channel Handheld CB Radio for $40.59 (list price $49.99)

Surge Protector, Electronics Charging Station, 6 Outlet 2 USB Port Wall Adapter with Safety Indicator Lights – White – By Office Style for $19.99 (list price $39.99)

iPhone 128GB I Flash Drive USB 3.0 Memory Cable OTG by Gigastone Photofast [Mobile lightning MFi backup for Apple iOS, iPad, iPod, iCloud, Mac, PC] for $69.99 (list price $99.99)

Centon DSP8GB10PK 10 x 8GB Multi-pack Pro USB Flash Drive (Grey) for $36.00 (list price $41.99)

Amazon Tap – Alexa-Enabled Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $89.99 (list price $129.99)

Silicon Power AA 40PK Alkaline Batteries Performance, SPAL02ABAT40PV1K for $10.49 (list price $15.99)

Sabrent USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station with Stand for Tablets and Laptops supports Windows & Mac (DS-RICA) for $89.99 (list price $149.99)

Monoprice Select Series High-Speed HDMI Cable 6 Feet Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return – Black for $7.78 (list price $10.51)

Sharkk Ergonomic Mouse High Precision Optical Vertical Mouse Adjustable DPI 800 / 1200 / 1600 Wired Computer Mouse for $17.99 (list price $49.99)

TOOLS

Woods 50007 Indoor 24-Hour Digital Timer, Daily Settings, 2-Pack for $16.29 (list price $22.99)

Syntus Upgraded Solar Lights Landscape Lighting LED Spotlight Waterproof Wall Sconces Security Night Light for Yard Garden Driveway Path, Pack of 2 (White Light) for $27.99 (list price $99.99)

Amprobe ACDC-100 TRMS 1000A AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter for $147.56 (list price $179.95)

Sharkk Basics Stud Finder LCD Display Multi Scanning Multi Function Smart Stud Finders with Ergonomic Design for $19.99 (list price $79.99)

Stanley 66-358 Stanley Stubby Ratcheting MultiBit Screwdriver for $4.79 (list price $8.67)

TEKTON 5941 Digital Tire Gauge, 100 PSI for $11.75 (list price $11.99)

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Max Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Powerslot, 8″, 1902413 for $26.49 (list price $61.06)

Streamlight 88850 PolyTac LED Flashlight with Lithium Batteries, Black for $35.03 (list price $75.00)

Chamberlain PD612EV 1/2 HP MyQ Enabled Chain Drive Garage Door Opener, Off White for $131.99 (list price $159.99)

Stanley 92-839 Black Chrome and Laser Etched Socket Set, 99-Piece for $66.99 (list price $75.55)

Anker LC90 LED Flashlight, IP65 Water-Resistant, Zoomable, Rechargeable, Pocket-Sized Torch (for Camping, Hiking and Emergency Use) with 900 Lumens CREE LED, 5 Light Modes, and 18650 Battery for $21.99 (list price $55.00)

Bosch GTL2 Laser Square for $32.99 (list price $37.99)

Makita XPH102 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah) for $99.00 (list price $159.09)

IRWIN Tools SPEEDBOR Blue-Groove Pro Spade Bit Set with Storage Case, 17-Piece (1792761) for $14.98 (list price $19.98)

PORTER-CABLE PCCK602L2 20V MAX Lithium 2 Tool Combo Kit for $149.00 (list price $269.00)

Bosch T4021 Screwdriver Bit Set, Blue, 21-Piece for $7.99 (list price $14.99)

Makita CT200RW 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit, 2-Piece for $149.00 (list price $169.99)

URPOWER Tactical Flashlight Super Bright CREE LED Flashlight Zoomable Tactical Flashlight Rainproof Lighting Lamp Torch -with Rechargeable 18650 2800mAh Battery -For Cycling Hiking Camping Emergency for $16.99 (list price $39.99)

SentrySafe CHW20221 Medium Chest Safe, Charcoal Gray for $47.37 (list price $54.83)

To many people, white chocolate is a lesser chocolate. Its sweetness is almost cloying, and it doesn’t have the rich, nuanced flavor that dark and milk chocolate have.

Maybe that’s because it’s not really chocolate at all. Here’s why:

The stuff that’s extracted from a cocoa bean to make chocolate is called a chocolate nib. The nibs are ground into a paste, which is called “chocolate liquor” even though there’s no alcohol involved (another chocolatey lie!). The chocolate liquor can be separated into two parts: cocoa solids, which is where we get that delicious chocolate flavor, and cocoa fats, better known as cocoa butter.

White chocolate doesn’t contain any cocoa solids. Though one of its major ingredients is cocoa butter, the substance lacks any flavor, which is essentially how we define something as chocolate. What’s more, the FDA only requires white chocolate, which it deems a “solid or semiplastic food,” to have 20 percent cocoa fat—so something that is legally labeled “white chocolate” may only contain 20 percent of a flavorless product derived from cocoa beans. The rest is made up of sweeteners, dairy product, emulsifying agents, spices, flavorings, and whey.

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Scientists say pregnancy creates lasting changes in women’s brains that may help prepare them for motherhood. They published their findings in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

“Pregnancy involves radical hormone surges and biological adaptations,” the authors write. “However, the effects of pregnancy on the human brain are virtually unknown.”

To investigate these effects, neuroscientists recruited couples who were trying to conceive for the first time and gave them brain scans. Some of the couples became parents and some did not, which created a sort of built-in control group. Once the babies were born, the researchers scanned participants’ brains; two years later, they did it again.

The scans revealed a clear difference between the two groups. New moms’ brains were missing something: a substantial amount of gray matter in the region associated with socialization. The disparity between the two groups’ brains were so significant that the researchers could spot which women had been pregnant just by looking at their scans.

But far from being a problem, the researchers say, this reduction in gray matter may actually be the brain’s way of paving the way for a strong mother-child relationship. The researchers found no memory loss or other cognitive problems. In other words, the gray matter loss isn’t brain damage. It’s tidying up in preparation for the challenging new cognitive work of motherhood.

To confirm this idea, the scientists gave the new moms another round of brain scans, this time while the women looked at pictures of their babies and babies they’d never seen before. Sure enough, the tidied-up portions of the women’s brains were especially active as they gazed on their own offspring. The more gray matter lost, the stronger the connection.

Two years after giving birth, new moms’ brains were still lighter on gray matter in that region than they had been before they became pregnant.

Co-author Oscar Vilarroya is a neuroscientist at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain. “The findings point to an adaptive process related to the benefits of better detecting the needs of the child, such as identifying the newborn’s emotional state,” he said in a statement. “Moreover, they provide primary clues regarding the neural basis of motherhood, perinatal mental health and brain plasticity in general.”

You’ve got a hunch that you’re on the outs with your boss—it could be because of that deadline you missed, or simply because you dared to speak to him before he finished his morning coffee. Either way, things are tense, and it could spell trouble for your career. Use these pro tips to get back into his or her good graces.

1. SCHEDULE A TIME TO MEET.

The best way to work through your issues with your boss is to talk things over face-to-face. But don’t spring this meeting on him, because he may take this as an ambush, says Art Glover, director of Human Resources at the Douglas County Libraries. During the talk, approach things tactfully and deferentially. “Talk openly, and say things like, ‘I’m feeling like things aren’t working too well, and I want to make sure I’m meeting your needs,'” Glover suggests. Or, “I want to hear what you’d like from me.” It sounds simple, but this is an incredibly difficult conversation for some people to have. You may want to practice first.

2. MATCH THEIR COMMUNICATION STYLE.

Your boss could be having a hard time working with you because he likes to skip the details and the chatter and get right to the point, but you’ve been filling his inbox with stories rather than quick one-liners. Or maybe the reverse is true. “Instead of making assumptions about the person, act like a detective as you study their behavior,” says Christen Bavero, coach at the brand management and executive coaching company ThinkHuman.

“Once you study their behavior, match their communication style,” Bavero says. Do they send just two-to-three sentences in an email? Or does each email include five paragraphs explaining each process? Do they like to have animated face-to-face meetings that involve conversations about family, or is a quick instant message chat more their style?

3. GET TIPS FROM A TRUSTED CO-WORKER.

Surely your boss gets along with someone. Ask that person what she’s done to get along with the boss, says Susan Heathfield, a management and organization development consultant who specializes in human resources issues. Heathfield also recommends asking that person what she thinks you should be doing differently. Maybe the boss confided in her about you—or maybe she knows that your boss just doesn’t like people who bring tuna fish to work because it stinks up the break room. Really, it could be anything, and your co-worker could know the secret.

4. DON’T ENGAGE.

In moments of real conflict with your boss you need to make sure you don’t say something you’ll regret. The best way to do this? “Breathe,” says Jody Michael, CEO and founder of Jody Michael Associates, an executive and career coaching company with offices in Chicago and Atlanta. “Deep diaphragmatic breathing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to regain your composure. The last thing you want to do is to engage in the frenzy that your boss might be creating, and to say or do something you later regret.” Also, she says, remember that your boss is human, which makes him or her vulnerable to pressure and stress. While you may not like him, try to understand his perspective and the factors that might be driving his behaviors.

5. MAKE A CHANGE.

Sorry to break it to you, but your boss might have a good reason for disliking you. Maybe you botched a project or are always late to work. If you are determined to change, then you should apologize for your behavior. If you’re sincere, your boss will eventually come around, Glover says. “Generally, we human beings, once we’ve been given negative info, take a little while to see that you’re going to turn that around,” he says. “Actions speak louder than words.” If your actions are consistently positive, and your boss is a reasonable person, then you should be able to mend the relationship.