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Odds are you have your fair share of credit card and airline points sitting around in the back of your digital closet, even if you’re just a mildly active traveler. However, Nerdwallet is here to help you dust those bad boys off and get on your way for less. The financial advice wizards at Nerdwallet unveiled a tool to help travelers make the most of their unused points by showing you which partners will accept which points, and which ones will take you the furthest....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you are looking for hot and heavy Valentine’s Day weekend plans, look no further than Salma Hayek’s upcoming film, Magic Mike’s Last Dance. From the looks of the trailer alone, she and Channing Tatum will be heating up movie theaters all across the U.S. The 56-year-old actress shared the trailer on her Instagram page that teased the couple’s bedroom scene....

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed several trails due to black bears feed in the area, preparing for hibernation. The park temporarily closed both the Gatlinburg Trail, between Gatlinburg and the Sugarlands Visitor Center, and the Twin Creeks Trail, between Gatlinburg and the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center, according to the National Park Service. The trails were closed both for the safety of park goers as well as to allow the black bears to prepare for their winter hibernation by feeding on acorns undisturbed....

Even if you’ve run a marathon before, then you know what it takes. The months of training are arguably more demanding than race day itself. And everyone needs a system (and products to help them make that system run smoothly). When I signed up to run the 26.2 miles, I had no idea what I was doing. I’m not an avid marathon runner, a member of a running club, or a long distance afficanado — I’m a fashion writer who’s had this on her bucket list for the past five years (and who’s extra competitive with her sister who just finished the Boston Marathon)....

No packing list is complete without a travel purse. But if you’re trying to travel light, opting for your rigid tote or your bulky shoulder bag won’t necessarily allow for a comfortable, hassle-free journey. And while clutches and wristlets are a more compact option, they often leave you with limited space and unreliable designs that make you vulnerable to pickpockets. When it comes to masterfully carrying just the essentials like your smartphone and wallet, you’ll want to go for something sleek and versatile, like the Cuyana Phone Bag, a multipurpose purse that’s equal parts stylish and functional....

To buy: amazon.com, $28 (originally $36) Boasting a trendy prairie-style silhouette and flowy fit, the Dokotoo Lace Crochet Top achieves its fan-favorite softness and lightweight feel with its polyester construction. It also features an elegant lace pattern along the bust, which elevates its classic t-shirt look and strategically boosts airflow to keep you cool. Delicate pom-pom details throughout the blouse also add texture and give it a stylish flair. For optimal coverage and comfort, the lace top has a high neckline and longer hemline than traditional women’s blouses, which shoppers note is the perfect length for tucking into jeans, pants, skirts, and shorts — especially for tall reviewers....

The Dorchester just released the first photos of its Promenade dining area, part of the hotel’s most extensive renovation since 1989. Just in time for the holiday season, the legendary hotel, a true London institution dating back to 1931, unveiled the transformation of its reimagined restaurant along with the addition of the new Artists’ Bar, by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Located on the lobby level of the property, the redesigned space is inspired by the British countryside, invoked by a nature-inspired color palette and a collection of contemporary artworks celebrating the beauty of English gardens....

Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to break out your favorite swimsuits and hit the beach, pool, lake, or even just your backyard to soak up some sun and enjoy the warm weather. If you don’t have your go-to swim attire for the season yet, don’t fret. Lively, a brand well-known for its comfortable intimates and loungewear and has more recently branched out to swimwear, is offering 15 percent off across its site when you use the code CELEBRATE15 at checkout....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Called ‘Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween,’ this 13-day advent calendar stars the Sanderson Sisters, Max and Dani Dennison, Billy Butcherson, and Thackery Binx, who guide you through two weeks worth of surprises and Halloween goodies. ‘Hocus Pocus: 13 Frights of Halloween’ Advent Calendar, originally $24.99 Gifts and prizes include recipe cards, stickers, keychains, mini books, and more....

Live out your Game of Thrones fantasies — or create new ones — with a stay at The Roxbury at Stratton Falls in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Elaborately themed cottages include the “Crown of the Pendragon” with an 85-gallon circular bathtub set amid stone walls under a 20-foot, three-tiered chandelier. Courtesy of The Roxbury at Stratton Falls Are you more of the vampire, Gothic-horror type? Stay next-door in “Dracula’s Fangs,” darkly decorated with plenty of blood-red touches, lush velvet, and a winding staircase leading to a vampire throne chamber....

A 12-year-old boy got the shock of his life while fishing off the coast of Florida when he reeled in a great white shark. The boy, who is from Massachusetts and fishing with his family about a mile off the coast of Fort Lauderdale earlier this week, realized he had something special when his catch was heavier than a normal fish, according to CBS News Boston. In fact, the shark was so large it took about 45 minutes for him to reel it in....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Covergirl and Olay’s Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation is absolutely ideal for achieving a stunning glow. The anti-aging foundation can diminish the look of lines and wrinkles. Plus, with the combination of hyaluronic complex and vitamin C, you’ll get a youthful, healthy look that will simply dazzle. But that’s not all!...

Ashley Graham isn’t just dancing with herself these days! One day after announcing on Instagram that she and husband Justin Ervin are expecting twin boys, the supermodel practiced soothing her unborn babies to sleep with a dance shared on Instagram Stories. “Rockin’ the boys to sleep,” she captioned the video in which she wore a black bra-and-underwear set. Related story Ashley Graham and Justin Ervin Are Expecting Twins! Watch Their Shocked Reaction Graham announced her pregnancy back in July with an incredible maternity shot, taken by Ervin, captioned, “[T]he past year has been full of tiny surprises, big griefs, familiar beginnings and new stories....

The Department of Transportation proposed a rule change on Wednesday that would require airlines to refund a customer’s ticket if a domestic flight is delayed by more than three hours. The DOT said the proposed rule change would strengthen the agency’s current directive that requires airlines to refund travelers if a carrier cancels or significantly changes their flight. The new rule would officially define the terms “significant change and cancellation,” according to the DOT....

Just like most teachers in the United States, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is heading back to school to teach in-person for the first time since the pandemic began. Her situation is a little different, though, because she’s coming into Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria with a new title: first lady. According to The Washington Post, the first lady prefers to be addressed as “Dr. B” and will teach several 13-week courses on Tuesdays and Thursdays with full eight-hour days on campus, beginning after Labor Day....

Google is expanding its search options when it comes to all things travel, making it easier for travelers to search for trains and even check the “vibe” of a neighborhood in its latest upgrade. Going forward, Google users will be able to see train schedules and prices simply by searching an origin and destination city in select countries around the world, Google shared with Travel + Leisure. The new feature is available in several countries, including Germany, Spain, Italy, and Japan....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Let’s face it; as moms, our mornings are busier than anyone else’s. Not only do we have to pick ourselves up, but we also have to make sure everyone else is up and moving, becoming a well-oiled machine in the morning until everyone is out the door. Right when we think everything is perfect: the kids have their lunches, your makeup is perfect, and everything is packed and ready to go; and then you realize your hair looks oily and flat....

Hilary Duff has been in Hollywood’s stinging spotlight for years, but she’s not letting it phase her. As the cover star of Women’s Health Australia‘s January issue, the How I Met Your Father star talked about how comfortable and proud she is of her body and we’re totally here for it! “Because of my career path, I can’t help but be like, ‘I am on camera and actresses are skinny,'” Duff said, acknowledging the pressure she faced as an actress growing up the business....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Whether it’s finding out where Heidi Klum got her sparkling ensembles or itching to find out her makeup secrets, we can’t help but want to know it all. The thing we especially want to know right now is how she makes her skin look so soft and glass-like every day — and we finally got the answer....

Maya Rudolph has been around the showbiz block a time or two. In her 20-plus-year career, the Saturday Night Live veteran and working mom powerhouse has cracked jokes on both the big and small screens, and recently returned to the iconic sketch show that made her a household name. She also heads up the production company Animal Pictures with long-time friend Natasha Lyonne of Orange Is the New Black. Rudolph, who is the mother of four kids she shares with her long-time partner Paul Thomas Anderson, recently opened up to Harper’s Bazaar in a chat with Lyonne and explained how motherhood helped her get her priorities straight....