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The dynamic duo behind Dorm Room Mamas shares their must-haves for comfortable dorm room sleep spaces.

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The dynamic duo behind Dorm Room Mamas shares their must-haves for comfortable dorm room sleep spaces.

Dorm rooms are no luxury hotel. Rather, their utilitarian design inspires the...
Dorm rooms are no luxury hotel. Rather, their utilitarian design inspires the college basics: eat, sleep, study, repeat. Dorm Room Mamas Elise and Amber have spent years perfecting their move-in and college student su...
Back to school is here, here’s what you need for move-in day and on-campus visits, according to these pros.

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Back to school is here, here’s what you need for move-in day and on-campus visits, according to these pros.

Mom knows best, and Dorm Room Mamas have perfected the art of college move-in...
Mom knows best, and Dorm Room Mamas have perfected the art of college move-in day with these essentials  Move-in day has never been easier, thanks to Dorm Room Mamas tried and true recsSending your child off to school...
A pizza restaurant founder says this $18 OXO cutter is good enough to use on the line

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A pizza restaurant founder says this $18 OXO cutter is good enough to use on the line

Flimsy pizza cutters literally don’t cut it for restaurant co-founder Emily H...
Flimsy pizza cutters literally don’t cut it for restaurant co-founder Emily Hyland. After almost a decade in the pizza restaurant business, this $18 wide-wheel OXO pizza cutter is her go-to for cutting with confidence...
5 summer-to-fall sleep essentials a sleep science coach uses to stay cool and cozy

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5 summer-to-fall sleep essentials a sleep science coach uses to stay cool and cozy

Transitioning your sleep setup from summer to fall isn’t about piling on heav...
Transitioning your sleep setup from summer to fall isn’t about piling on heavy layers right away. Sleep science coach Julia Forbes hits the sweet spot with her favorite picks: lightweight blankets, breathable layers, ...
The dynamic duo behind Dorm Room Mamas shares their must-haves for comfortable dorm room sleep spaces.

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The dynamic duo behind Dorm Room Mamas shares their must-haves for comfortable dorm room sleep spaces.

Dorm rooms are no luxury hotel. Rather, their utilitarian design inspires the...
Dorm rooms are no luxury hotel. Rather, their utilitarian design inspires the college basics: eat, sleep, study, repeat. Dorm Room Mamas Elise and Amber have spent years perfecting their move-in and college student su...
Back to school is here, here’s what you need for move-in day and on-campus visits, according to these pros.

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Back to school is here, here’s what you need for move-in day and on-campus visits, according to these pros.

Mom knows best, and Dorm Room Mamas have perfected the art of college move-in...
Mom knows best, and Dorm Room Mamas have perfected the art of college move-in day with these essentials  Move-in day has never been easier, thanks to Dorm Room Mamas tried and true recsSending your child off to school...
A pizza restaurant founder says this $18 OXO cutter is good enough to use on the line

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A pizza restaurant founder says this $18 OXO cutter is good enough to use on the line

Flimsy pizza cutters literally don’t cut it for restaurant co-founder Emily H...
Flimsy pizza cutters literally don’t cut it for restaurant co-founder Emily Hyland. After almost a decade in the pizza restaurant business, this $18 wide-wheel OXO pizza cutter is her go-to for cutting with confidence...
5 summer-to-fall sleep essentials a sleep science coach uses to stay cool and cozy

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5 summer-to-fall sleep essentials a sleep science coach uses to stay cool and cozy

Transitioning your sleep setup from summer to fall isn’t about piling on heav...
Transitioning your sleep setup from summer to fall isn’t about piling on heavy layers right away. Sleep science coach Julia Forbes hits the sweet spot with her favorite picks: lightweight blankets, breathable layers, ...