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☆ 10 best prepared meal delivery services in 2023, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

Best prepared meal delivery services to considerWe talked to experts about their favorite prepared meal delivery services, including options for certain dietary restrictions like gluten-free and vegetarian, and highlighted their recommendations below across budgets and diets. All the meal delivery services below offer single-serve ready-to-eat meals, with some offering additional meal kit options, too. Cost : Starting at $11 per meal with free shipping: Starting at $11 per meal with free shipping Number of meals: Four to 18 meals per weekFactor provides a weekly rotating menu of over 27 pre-prepared meals designed by dieticians, according to the brand. You can choose your preferred meal plan, including a Breakfast plan that includes five smoothies, a Lunch option that features five soups and grain bowls or a combination of the two. Cost : Starting at $14 per meal with free shipping: Starting at $14 per meal with free shipping Number of meal: 12 meals per weekPlantable offers vegan, plant-based meals that are made from scratch in the company’s kitchen in Brooklyn, New York, according to the brand.

☆ 8 best meal delivery services of 2023, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +26 min

SKIP AHEAD The best meal kit delivery services | How to shop for a meal kit delivery serviceTo determine the best meal delivery service for you, we spoke to chefs, nutritionists and recipe developers about what to look for in a meal delivery service and highlighted their recommendations for the best ones to try this year. 8 best meal delivery services in 2023We talked to our experts about important features to consider when shopping for meal kit delivery services, including available options for certain dietary restrictions, how customizable the plans are and the quality of the ingredients. We separated them into two categories: meal kit services that send out individual ingredients and pre-made meal delivery services. Best meal kit delivery servicesThese expert-recommended meal delivery services all feature an option to send separate ingredients and allow shoppers to cook themselves. For those who don’t have as much time during the week, ready-to-eat meal delivery services are typically the best option.

SKIP AHEAD How to shop for cold brew coffee makers |Top-rated cold brew coffee makers | What is cold brew? If you’re thinking about becoming an at-home barista — or want to buy a cold brew maker as a gift for the coffee lover in your life — we spoke to coffee experts about how to make cold brew and rounded up top-rated cold brew coffee makers based on their guidance. How to shop for a cold brew coffee makerCold brew coffee makers “offer a way for coffee to brew by immersion, which means the coffee and water sit together for a period of time,” said Marco Suarez, CEO and CXO for Methodical Coffee in Greenville, South Carolina. Choosing the best cold brew coffee maker for you depends on your personal preferences. According to Holmquist, bottle brewers like the Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker have smaller grounds chambers that are tougher to scrub, while machines like the OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker have larger chambers “that you can dump and rise out.”The best cold brew coffee makers to shop nowWith expert advice in mind, we highlighted the best cold brew coffee makers below across style and price points to help you find one that fits your needs.

☆ 11 retinol and retinoid products for acne, wrinkles and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +16 min

SKIP AHEAD Retinol and retinoid products | Retinol vs. retinoid | How to use retinol | What are the potential side effects of retinol? The serum contains time-released 1.5% retinol — which is on the higher side for retinol products — as well as vitamins C and E and squalane to moisturize the skin, according to the brand. Since retinoid products speeds up skin cell turnover, it can leave your skin feeling and looking dry, red and irritated. Greenwald has tried dozens of skin care products and brands over the years, including retinol products. Based on their guidance and recommendations, Greenwald reviewed the features and ingredients of highly rated retinoid products from brands like Neutrogena, Skinceuticals, Peter Thomas Roth, The Ordinary and more.

LEARN MORE What are single-serve coffee machines | Pods versus reusable brew baskets“Popularity of single-serve machines has been on the rise over recent years,” said Jessica Rodriguez, a coffee trainer who previously worked at the Specialty Coffee Association, a nonprofit coffee trade organization. Brew size : Experts told us single-serve coffee makers usually brew between a 5-ounce and a 12-ounce cup of coffee. : Experts told us single-serve coffee makers usually brew between a 5-ounce and a 12-ounce cup of coffee. Pods versus brew baskets : Most single-serve coffee makers employ single-use coffee pods — capsules of pre-ground coffee packaged into aluminum or plastic containers — but some are compatible with reusable brew baskets, giving you the flexibility to make any ground coffee of your choosing. : Most single-serve coffee makers employ single-use coffee pods — capsules of pre-ground coffee packaged into aluminum or plastic containers — but some are compatible with reusable brew baskets, giving you the flexibility to make any ground coffee of your choosing.

☆ 8 best vacuums to shop in 2022, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

Best bagged upright vacuum: KenmoreThis bagged upright vacuum from Kenmore — a Consumer Reports favorite — is pet-friendly thanks to its powerful inducer motor. Canister vacuums also have fewer moving parts than upright vacuums, which means they typically require less maintenance and fewer repairs. However, canister vacuums can often be more difficult to store due to their hose, wand and bulkier base, she said. UprightUpright vacuums are great for homeowners who have large, wide-open spaces, since they are typically easier to maneuver than canister vacuums. He noted that these models are best for people with smaller spaces to clean, since they’re not as powerful as canister vacuums.

☆ Walmart anti-Prime Day sale: 15 best deals to compete with October Prime Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

To help you make the most of Walmart’s anti-Prime Day sale, we compiled some of the best deals and sales available during the Deals for Days event, plus highlighted other notable counter sales at other retailers. The best deals during Walmart’s October Prime Day eventBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from Walmart’s counter Prime Day sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.5-star average rating from 58 at WalmartThe Apple TV offers users Dolby Digital Plus 7.2 surround sound and 1080p HD video resolution. Walmart anti-Prime Day sale: The best sales at WalmartHere are the best anti-Prime Day sales at Walmart right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Up to 50% off floor care Up to 40% off fashion Up to 35% off home Up to 35% off personal careOctober Prime Day 2022: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon and Walmart, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ 10+ deals at their lowest price ever during October Prime Day 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

This is the best kind of deja vu: Amazon’s second Prime Day-like sale this year is now on — for the first time in Prime Day history. The Prime Early Access Sale (running through Oct. 12) has sitewide savings for Prime members on categories from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day deals live on Amazon that offer top products at their lowest price ever, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best deals on products at their lowest price everBelow, we’re sharing the best products — based on our previous coverage and reporting — that are at their lowest price ever during the Early Access Prime Sale. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge.

☆ 10+ best Amazon Prime Day home and kitchen deals
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

SKIP AHEAD Prime Day home and kitchen sales on Amazon | Prime Day home and kitchen sales at other retailersWhether you want to start cooking with an Instant Pot or need to replace your old space heater, Amazon is offering notable discounts on cookware, air quality devices and small appliances during the Prime Early Access Sale. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day home and kitchendeals and sales live on Amazon, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. The best Prime Day home and kitchen dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Prime Day home and kitchendeals based on our previous coverage and reporting. The best Prime Day home and kitchen sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day home and kitchen sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best Prime Day home and kitchen sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day home and kitchen sales we recommend.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Our Place and Breville
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-01 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. New this weekOur Place, the creator of the much-loved Always Pan, is expanding its kitchenware offerings to include a new ceramic tableware set. If you’re a small-apartment dweller, or just a tiny-kitchen owner, Caraway’s new mini cookware set could be for you. Christina ColizzaI didn’t technically buy the Ooni Koda pizza oven for myself, but I plan to benefit from it. But they have been a godsend: [The lids] click into place so easily, and a single lemon lasts me weeks now.

☆ Amazon Prime Day 2022: What we know about the October sales event
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

This is the first time Amazon is hosting Prime Day twice in one year, but it’s not the first time Prime Day has been scheduled for October. Because you know another one will be around the corner soon enough.”Do I need a Prime membership to get Amazon Prime Day discounts? July 2022 Prime Day bestsellersEvery year, Amazon announces bestselling Prime Day products worldwide as well as in select countries. One of the biggest differences between July’s Prime Day and October’s Prime Day is consumer mindset. One of the biggest differences between July’s Prime Day and October’s Prime Day is consumer mindset.

☆ Bose launches QuietComfort II earbuds with better fit and noise cancellation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Morgan Greenwald | Morgan Greenwald Is A Senior Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Amid Apple’s Sept. 7 launch event, Bose announced its new QuietComfort II earbuds, an upgraded version of the original QuietComforts with improved active noise cancellation, a more personalized fit and a sleeker design. Another major Custom Tune upgrade is that QuietComfort II comes with three pairs of eartips and stability bands to help you adjust the earbuds’ fit to your ears. Courtesy Morgan GreenwaldThe QuietComfort II headphones have two active noise cancellation modes: Aware Mode and Noise Cancellation Mode. Part of the demo involved testing the noise cancellation while a Bose employee read a passage from “The Wizard of Oz” — I could not hear a word he was saying. The QuietComfort II earbuds, which are available now, cost $299 and come in Triple Black (a Soapstone option is coming soon).

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Asus, Jabra and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-03 | by ( Justin Redman | Justin Redman Is A Reporter For Select On Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. New this weekOn sale this weekHere are some of our favorite ongoing sales from brands and retailers we think you should know about. I also love that they're high-rise and ribbed — they really do hold everything in. To recommend air mattresses, we spoke to sleep doctors about materials to look for and how to make the most of your sleep on an air mattress. To recommend natural deodorants, we spoke to dermatologists about who should use natural deodorants and how effective deodorants are.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Away, Crate & Barrel and Panasonic
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-22 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

New this weekSelect favorite luggage brand Away has launched a packable bucket bag made from lightweight, water-resistant nylon with a capacity of 25 liters. You can sling the bag over your shoulder or carry it by hand, according to Away. Home decor store Crate & Barrel has released five autumnal colors for its non-stick EvenCook Core cookware: Grey, Cream, Denim, Terracotta and — there it is — Deep Teal. The Company Store is offering up to 30% off during the Semi-Annual sale through Aug. 28. The Sephora shop-in-shops will stock all the products one would see at a regular Sephora store.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from W&P, Stitch Fix and r.e.m. beauty
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-30 | by ( Justin Redman | Justin Redman Is A Reporter For Select On Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. — Morgan Greenwald, senior editorZoe Malin bought this cord wrapper in her quest to better organize her kitchen. Courtesy Zoe MailOpening a kitchen cabinet and seeing tangled cords dangling from small appliances drives me crazy. Select editor Morgan Greenwald recommended the Apple Watch Series 7 because its features help her monitor her health. Select editor Justin Krajeski said that his Midea U Air conditioner may be expensive, but that the smartphone-compatible unit is worth it.

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