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KATIE BANDURSKI FOR READER'S DIGEST BEST OVERALL Opal Trio Sleeper Earrings Shop on Mint & Lily Pros: 18-karat gold plating (or sterling silver) with opal trio Comfortable for lobe or cartilage piercings Ideal size for everyday wear Hypoallergenic Resistant to fade, rust and tarnish Lifetime warranty Made in the USA Cons: Difficult to put in Whether you prefer gold or  silver jewelry , here’s betting you’ll reach for these  petite earrings from Mint & Lily day after day (that is, if you ever take them out). The trio of tiny opals is available on both gold and silver posts, which feature a flat-back design for ultimate comfort. Both are hypoallergenic, meaning that they are designed for continuous wear. “These are so pretty. I love how they’re dainty yet still visible,” says deputy shopping editor Katie Bandurski . “Plus, once you get them in, they truly disappear—I didn’t feel them at all. Of the ones I tried, this would be my go...

Sometimes, life is overwhelming—especially in the digital age. Even just a moment away from the mental demands of a phone or laptop eases some of that pressure. That’s why many folks are turning to analog (or non-digital) hobbies. In addition to the mind-quieting effects, taking time for analog hobbies, such as adult coloring books , also fosters creativity and offers a sense of accomplishment. But that’s the keyword: time . Using coloring books as a self-soothing practice only works when it fits into day-to-day life, and most books are too bulky to carry around. In addition, it’s hard to find the motivation to complete larger pictures. It can even add additional pressure to the activity that’s supposed to help reduce anxiety. What if you make a mistake? How do you plan out an entire color scheme when you can hardly focus on your work? These unhelpful thoughts lead to unfinished pictures and even more overwhelm, totally negating the reasons for coloring at all. That brings us to A B...

Let me tell you a little about my winter. It involved a blizzard, multiple feet of snow and weeks of freezing temperatures. And yet, somehow, this all seemed fine because it coincided with a binge-watch of the sizzling series Heated Rivalry . I know I’m not the only one obsessed with this Canadian show about the slow-burning romance between hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). HBO, which airs Heated Rivalry in the U.S., says 10.6 million fans have tuned in to the viral, word-of-mouth series. For all my fellow HR Loons, I have some good news: We are so going to the cottage. That’s right, the lakeside home featured in Episode 6, the series finale, will soon be available to book for a limited time on Airbnb! The Canadian hideaway is where the show’s most romantic and iconic scenes take place, and it is the ultimate setting to be completely alone, together. Read on to find out how you can book a stay and where else you can live out He...

These days, the generational divide is stronger than ever—or at least it seems to be if you scroll through the litany of complaints on social media. A decade ago, Millennial bashing was all the rage, but once Gen Z entered the chat, the game changed. Now that there are four distinct generations navigating the workplace , the youngest is taking the brunt of the ribbing. As a Gen X manager myself, I don’t engage in the bashing, but I do clearly see the biggest workplace-mindset shifts coming with the generations that followed my own. Since Boomers were my predecessors and mentors, I respected them, though as I grew, I saw them as a little old-fashioned and overly dedicated to systems that served no one but them. As my own generation flooded the market, it felt like we were on the same page: We had the work hard/play hard mentality, always burning the candle at both ends and leaving little room for self-care as a measurable act. When the Millennials flooded my workplace, my immediate re...