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4  Easy Organizing Tricks > 10  Prepare to Paint > 18  Q&A: Remake Your Pad for Fall > 20  Dinners That Dazzle > 24  How to Pick the Perfect Produce > 26  Insiders Guide to Beer > 30  Kitchen Tools We Love >

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Explore these destinations together Use our foolproof dcor tricks to organize your space

Get inspired by our color boards

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32 Things Everyone Should Have by 30 > 34  Real Couples > 36  Trips For Two > 40  Your Baby Clock > 42  Budget Worksheets >

Photo Credits: cover: Ellen Silverman; p. 3: living room: Ellen Silverman, shelves: Mark Lund, money jar, boxes: Shutterstock; pp. 45, 89: David A. Land; pp. 67: Ellen Silverman; pp. 1011: opener and all paint: Anita Calero, styling by Elizabeth Press, blanket, fabric swatch: Jeff Harris, journal, plate, mixer: Antonis Achilleos, bird: Alex Cao, bedroom: Mark Lund, vases, lamp: Ellen Silverman, water: Shutterstock, chair: Ed Reeve/ Getty Images; p. 12: frame, vase: Jeff Harris, rug, soap, lamp: Antonis Achilleos, china: Kang Kim, room: Red Cover, cable knit, starfish: Shutterstock, swatch: Nicholas Eveleigh/Getty Images; p. 13: fabric swatch: Jeff Harris, paper: Pig Pen Studio, pendant: Mark Lund, cherries: Stockfood, alarm clock: Getty Images, Popsicle, monogram, glass: Antonis Achilleos, chair (bottom right), fabric: Shutterstock, lantern: Veer; p. 14: napkin, fabric: Jeff Harris, bamboo, lamp, plate, bottles, wallpaper: Antonis Achilleos, room: Mark Lund, basket: Mark Viker, grass: Shutterstock; p. 15: plate, scarf, swatches, vase: Jeff Harris, mitten: Veer, slate: Gary Ombler/Getty Images, ribbon: Pig Pen Studio; p. 16: towels, swatches, blender, door pull: Jeff Harris, chair, doors, teapot: Red Cover/Getty Images, chick: Shutterstock, plate, stool: Mark Lund, lemon: Stockfood; p. 17: chocolate: Stockfood, room: Jim Franco, rug, pillow (bottom right), paint can: Antonis Achilleos, pinecone: Shutterstock, bowls: William Andrew/Getty Images; p. 18, from top: Nicole Hill Gerulat, Ellen Silverman; p. 20: headshot: Annie Marshall; p. 22: headshot: Matt Charley; pp. 2425: Anita Calero, prop styling by Elizabeth Press, food styling by Roscoe Betsill; pp. 2629: Antonis Achilleos, food styling by Matt Vohr, prop styling by Anna Beckman, illustrations by Jason Lee; p. 32: Ellen Silverman; p. 33: art: Mark Lund, business cards: Thinkstock, books, tools: Shutterstock; pp. 3435: ice cream cone, headphones: Shutterstock; pp. 3637: Shutterstock; p. 38: Thinkstock; p. 39: Shutterstock; p. 40: clockwise from top: Istockphoto (5), Veer, Getty Images, Alamy, Istockphoto (2)

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money
Put away extra cash for your summer vacay! Get secrets for saving $1,000 >>

organizing
Get your entire house in order with these quick and cheap clutter busters >>

decorating
Reinvent your space over the weekend! We deliver 36 DIY decorating tips that work >>

recipes
Always ordering in? Get better-than-takeout meal ideas for busy nights >>

home buying
Find out what its really like to buy your own place from first-time homeowners >>

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easy organizing tricks

No more excuses! Its 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 kitchen

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

corral silverware with trays

To 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 entry

Hang your coats and hoodies right by the door: Youll 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.

hanging around
Organize your coats, shoes and bags with this nifty shelf that you can hang anywhere. Safavieh Alice wall shelf, $130, BedBathandBeyond . com

store bulk items in glass jars

Ditch 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. >
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a wall shelf keeps essentials handy

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, youll always have easy access to everything you need while cooking dinner.

box up and label your belongings

Stick 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.

cut the clutter in your workspace

Keep your creative juices flowing while youre working at home with a well-organized office. Mix functional boxes and bowls with a few pieces that inspire you. And dont forget the importance of great lighting in your workspace!

pick shelves that do double duty

Backless shelves are a great way to store books and decorative objects that match your living room dcor. Another benefit? You can use them to break up one large living area into two different roomsan ideal way to maximize loft space. >

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try storage thats also decorative!

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paint drawers for a colorful storage solution

With this creative organizing idea, your kid wont have any excuses for a messy room. Tuck books, toysyou name it!out of sight for a space thats relaxing and restful. Paint cupboards in bright, fun colors that help make cleanup time fun.

install hanging shelves in your kitchen

Keep your kitchen counters tidy by mounting shelves with glass doors above your sink. Youll know right where your plates and cups are when you need them, and youll 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]

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Youve got the buckets and the natural bristle paintbrushes. Heck, youve 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

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Comfort Gray

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Dress up any space with this elegant neutral!

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remake your pad for fall (* super cheap)

You dont 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.

I only have $50 to spend o n my bedroom. Help!

Whats the best way to add patterns to my existing dcor?

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 dads old tartan will work!) and pillows with modern geometric designs.

Whats a fresh way to decorate with black and white?

A black-and-white room looks polished and elegantjust 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.

How can I make thrift store finds look new?

Reinvent chairs and shelves with spray paint, Thigpen advises. Stick with solid colors that match your dcor, 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.

What about metallics? weve heard brass is hot...

It isand 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]

I like the idea of adding color, but dont want to commit to something long-term like painting or buying a major purchase such as bedding, drapes or a rug. Any suggestions?

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.

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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

dinners that dazzle

recipes From Alex and Sonja Overhiser of ACoupleCooks.com

stuffed acorn squash with quinoa and herbs

ingredients
Serves 4

directions
1 Preheat oven to 425F. Cut each squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle 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. Strip the thyme leaves from stems, then chop the thyme and sage. Roughly chop the walnuts. 4 In a skillet, heat 1 Tbl. olive oil. Add the leeks and saut 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.

2  large acorn squash 3  Tbl. olive oil (divided) Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 1  cups quinoa (white, red or mixed) 1  lb. leeks cup fresh thyme cup fresh sage cup walnuts

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indian-spiced squash soup with crispy quinoa

squash soup ingredients
Serves 6

directions
1 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 375F. 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 1 Tbl. olive oil. Add the shallots and saut 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.

crispy quinoa ingredients

Makes About 2 cups

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 to tsp. cayenne 1 qt. vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk Fresh cilantro (optional)

cup almonds cup uncooked quinoa cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) tsp. kosher salt 2 Tbl. olive oil cup honey cup golden raisins

directions
1 Preheat the oven to 350F. 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. >

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recipes From Kathryne Taylor of CookieandKate.com

pumpkin fettuccine alfredo

ingredients
Serves 2-4

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 redpepper 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 tsp. salt and season with pepper. Whisk until smooth and thickened into a sauce. Season with more salt (dont be shy) and pepper. Add cooked pasta to pan and toss. Remove from heat. Top with a sprinkle of finely chopped rosemary, redpepper flakes and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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 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

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butternut squash chipotle chili with avocado

ingredients
Serves 46

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 Tbl. chopped chipotle in adobo  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)

directions
1 In a 4- to 6-quart pot, saut 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 mediumlow. 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]

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Keep your favorite seasonings organized with this handy caddy. Cole & Mason 20-jar spice rack, $70, 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

the perfect blend

Whip up your favorite fruit smoothies! KitchenAid 5-speed, 56-ounce blender, $100, 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 shouldnt! Follow these handy shortcuts and youll be chowing down on the seasons best fruits and veggies in no time. By Ellie Martin Cliffe

leek
take 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 sprouts
take it Search for a vibrant green color, tightly closed leaves and a compact shape. leave it Its past its prime if you see wilted or torn leaves, squishy spots or discoloration.

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the thinner a pomegranates skin, the better

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.

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

tangerine
take 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.

grapefruit
take it Find one with heft that gives a little when squeezed. Sniff away: It should smell slightly sweeteven through the skin. leave it Soft spots, a blemished peel and wrinkles are all signs that its too old to eat.

blood orange
take it This should be heavy, firm and smooth to the touch. leave it Dont buy it if it feels spongy when you (gently!) squeeze. [n]

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insiders guide to beer

Aced Funnel 101, Keg Tapping and Intro to Beer Pong in college? Time to take your suds knowledge to the next level. By Riann Smith

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

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beer 101

From how its made to what to pair it with, we have all the answers to your biggest brew qs.
okay, so I know that beer doesnt just go from grain to bottlebut 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 mixturenow called sweet wortis 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 liquids 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 doesnt 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 theyre fermented: ale This kind of beer goes through the fermentation process at higher temperatures (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 processwhile they can be aged, theyre 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. lagerFermented 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 complicatedis 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 youre 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.

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. Youll 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 its a stoutor youll get too much of a good thing.

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beer tasting time!

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.

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 everythingthe 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. Its like my daily serving of fruit. MeggieDNM

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 yourselves throwing back more brews (and calories) overall than if youd gotten your fill from one or two regulars. And keep in mind: A lightercolored beer doesnt necessarily have fewer calories than a darker one. In fact, Guinness has less calories than many lighter-hued brews who knew?

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american amber lager

TRY Brooklyn Lager pair it with Burgers, Latin food Nestie taste test Its caramel-y with

a softer aftertaste. Great beer all season long.... Itll warm you up in the winter. MarkNYC09

irish dry stout

TRY Guinness Extra Stout pair it with Smoked or grilled meat, barbecue, shepherds pie Nestie taste test

belgian strong dark ale

try Chimay Red Cap pair it with

Chocolate, smooth cheeses (such as Brie and Gouda)

Nestie taste test

Very smooth, like a chocolaty coffee! Surprisingly light. Youd think Guinness would be heavy. Mrs.Kocal [n]

For an ale, it has a lot of taste. Its heavy and earthysip slowly so you enjoy it more.
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Play with your food (and cook up somethin great) with these fun finds. By Heather Morgan Shott

kitchen tools we love

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: Its 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 toolits 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 sprayjust spritz olive oil into your skillet with this mister. $25, SavoraStyle.com [n]

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

things everyone should have by 30

time to ditch that futon!

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furniture that doesnt come in a box

Its 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, its time to get a couch that isnt a hand-me-down.

lifelong friends
Theyll be with you through thick and thin the kind of friends that will always have your back no matter what.

a piece of art

A perfect crisp fit can make a $100 bargain look like Armani.

a tailor

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 ).

But it cant be a print of a clichd classic (like that poster of van Goghs Starry Night you had in your dorm room).

material self-confidence

By the time you reach this decade, you should have the confidence (and mind-set) to know you dont NEED to buy nice things...or to feel guilty or embarrassed when you do. business cards
amor 5 212 51 7475 ga n@ ECP.com

set of tools
Drill, screwdriver, hammerthe basics. You should also know how to use them. At 30, Its unacceptable to ask your dad to hang a towel rack.

emergency 12-month savings fund

Few jobs are safe. And by the time you hit 30, youll begin scrambling to cover other random expensesflood damage or (maybe) the bottomless financial pit known as children. [n]

And a professional identity that makes you proud.

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real couples

Sneak a peek at the lives of these lovebirds. By Rachel Sylvester

Hannah, 27, and Lance, 27

Bro ok lyn , ny

Abby, 35, and Dan, 35

Ch ica go
Stat us Married May 22, 2010 Digs A two-bedroom rental mom and former theater car eer Shes a stay-at-home

in the heart of the city

ist with an album director; hes a professional jazz pian er. expected for release this Septemb , is 16 months leigh Ever hter, daug r Thei k Cloc Baby at Walt Disney World ing work How They Met In 1999 while n Dwarfs Lane in Seve on lived both as undergrads. We hit it off and fell in love. double-wide trailersno joke. We g walks, cooking together, Unw ind time They love takin exploring Chicago and tuning into their favorite shows. Were addicted to Dexter and Homeland. lov e at last After meeting in Florida, the two broke up only to remain each others what if. In 2008, they finally tried dating longdistance (and it worked). Hob bies Travel, holistic health, cooking and music
Thei r Rela tion ship in five wor ds or less Amazing

nonprofit event in 2011. I was wearing a sequined jacket that caught Lances eye. A month later, we went on our first date and havent looked back since. GUil ty plea sure s Drinks from Sonic and ice cream cones pets Norma, a three-year-old black lab. We talk to her like she can understand us, sometimes forgetting she isnt our actual child. nick nam es She calls him Bud; he calls her Babe. age gap Theres only a 25-day age difference between them. Hob bies We love making, redo ing and rearranging stuff. It keeps us very preoccupied. Mar riag e man tra 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. Rela tion ship rule Always reme mber youre on the same team. In 10 year s, they ll be Livin g closer to their families with a houseful of kidsall while running their own home dcor shop. Baby Cloc k We cant wait, but all in good time! Unw ind time Long walks, fun drinks and great conversations

Stat us Married May 12, 2012 How they met At a mutual

of Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier blendits become our house wine. while Pet peev es Abby is a neat freak . stuff of piles ting crea of fan a is Dan

Guil ty Plea sure s A glass

and meant to be!

their not-so-secret guilty pleasure

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Brooke, 24, and Nicholas, 24

greenwo od, AR
Sta tus Married May 12, 2013 Digs A 2,100 square-foot three-bedroom home st Car eers Brooke is a hairstyli ing plet com is and Nicholas his engineering degree at the University of Arkansas. grade How the y met In the sixth ed play both y (the s during band clas 12 ng dati an beg lly fina y The drums). ht his years later, once Nicholas foug way out of the friend zone. t on Bab y Clo ck While kids aren n they whe , soon ime anyt r their rada . one at stop to plan do have children, they Nugget; he calls her Monster. Nick nam es She calls him We dont remember the last fav orit e way to unw ind laugh, but since we both time we didnt go somewhere and climb in bed or on the just to nice work so much, its also going to sleep. couch and watch movies before ind yourself daily to put your rela tion ship rul e Rem if you disagree, but if you feelings second. Its frustrating situation been reversed, the had think of how youd feel ing and easygoing. you tend to be more understand together for a year, Nicholas Pet peev es Despite living e Brooke is notorious still leaves the toilet seat up whil hing to wear as she anyt have t for complaining I don stares into a full closet. -year-old crabby little pug pet s Lola Johnson, their four of music, shopping, people HOb bies Theyre big fans watching and the occasional dance lesson.

Jordan, 32, and Ke ndrick,

Tarryto wn, ny
2008

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Stat us Married August 31, car eers He works at

these newlyweds like to rock

they met in middle school!

Morgan Stanley; shes the founding editor of her own lifestyle blog. Baby Cloc k Their son was born in October of 2011. Nick nam es We dont use nicknames! Should we? Is that weird? Unw ind time Zombie movies and the occasional dance brea k Pets Lucy, a shih tzu, and Virg il, a Lhasa apso How they met On Myspace , when Jordan friend requested the band Kendrick played keyboards for. Six weeks after their first date, the two were engaged. Hob bies Jordan knits, reads and gardens; Kendrick records music and reads com ic books (hes even written a book of his own ). Join t effo rt Each of us tries very hard to understand where the other is com ing from. Were a work in progress, but wer e both very interested in putting in the effort. Pet peev es He cant remembe r a list of more than two items without her writing it down; she refuses to learn how to use Google Maps. rela tion ship rule Make sure to take turns with the tough stuff and give each other a brea k when you need it. guil ty plea sure s Super-bo ring dishes off of the Chinese food menu, celebrity gossip magazin es, late-night sci-fi movies and buying superher o toys for their son In 10 Year s they ll be In the same town, making Jordans ability to effectively employ Google Maps unnecessary. [n]

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Escape to one of these dream destinations, from an idyllic beach paradise to a far-flung getaway for adventure-seekers. By Nancy Rones

trips for two

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 youre 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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charleston, south carolina

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). Dont forget to snap a few photos by the amazing live oaks dripping with Spanish moss (BooneHallPlantation.com). >

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mrida, mexico
Why Go Get an authentic feel for Mexico in this colonial-meets-cosmopolitan city on the Yucatn Peninsula (about a four-hour drive from Cancn), 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, youll sleep in a restored Yucatecan home that has many traditional details, such as claytile 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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queenstown, new zealand

Why Go Do as the hobbits did in this country: Go on an action-packed journey (minus the goblins). Your bulls-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]

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Should you go off the Pill or keep the kid-free carnival going? Find out with our test. By Riann Smith
start here

your baby clock

Theres a crying baby next to you on the plane. You think:

bump zone

poor babe, I wonder if hes teething

I bet that mother doesnt get much sleep

someone get that gremlin a muzzle

Getting up multiple times during the night:

sounds like a nightmare

Your sister hands your guy her baby girl. He:

Quick! Picture yourself 30 pounds heavier.

will suck, but youll deal

bounces her on his knee

nervously grips her

passes her back like shes a bomb

no biggie

panic attack!

Your best friend announces shes pregnant. Youre

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

Bye-bye wine and sushi. Hello...

happy... and a tad jealous

a little freaked out for her

yes

maybe after one more trip to Europe

no way

spinach and folic acid supplements

Hell

Favorite reality show:

Had the baby talk with your man?

Are your jobs and income steady?

Your last wild night out?

Pregnant in Heels

The Bachelorette

yesyou even picked favorite names

nobut youre getting closer

pretty solid

not exactly

months ago

last night (burp)

Run, dont walk, to the nearest bedroom.

Give it six months, then reassess.

Wait at least a year theres no rush! [n]

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budget for your basics

Managing your money wisely means keeping track of your spendingand no, random notes on your iPhone dont 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

. medical (2% to 8%)

. Dependent care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Health care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Prescriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

. housing (20% to 30%)

. Rent/mortgage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

. debt management (15% to 20%)

. Loan payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Credit card payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

. utilities (4% to 7%)

. Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Electric.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Home phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Cell phone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Homeowners or renters insurance . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

transportation (6% to 20%)

. Car payments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Car insurance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Car maintenance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Parking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Tolls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Public transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

. clothing (2% to 4%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . investment/savings (5% to 10%) .. $

Create a budget spreadsheet and update it together each week.

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budget for your extras

Hey, big spenda: Those extra purchases add up each month! Keep track of what youre shelling out for everything from coffee and clothes to Pilates and pizza.
clothes
.Shirts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Jackets/blazers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Jeans.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Pants.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Skirts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Dresses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Shorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . Tees and tanks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Bras.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Socks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Underwear.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .Workout clothes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

. gadgets & gear

.T V/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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

. shoes & accessories

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

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

. eats & treats

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

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