All the must-have home essentials you need to get through winter

Here we are halfway through January, and all I can say is that this eternal month has been an exercise in maintaining my personal peace. Between omicron, the bitter cold and endless dark nights, the goal here is to survive, not necessarily thrive. I've found that prioritizing keeping my home extra cozy helps me feel more grounded, and this week the Shopping team came to the rescue with a whole host of must-have household products, tips on how to keep your plants alive and much more. It's time to hunker down, embrace all things hygge and make it through the next two weeks as gracefully as possible.

xo, Lourdes

Trend I wanted to hate: Baggu reusable shopping bags

I can't stop thinking about HuffPost Shopping writer Griffin Wynne's piece on their full-circle moment with a reusable Baggu bag. Aside from being a hilariously told tale, it also happens to be full of valuable insights on the commodification of "green" products, our personal responsibility to combat climate change and so much more.

Stylists answer the age-old question: What shoes should we wear with flare and bootcut jeans?

Now that we've been freed from the prison of skinny jeans, it's time to relearn basic styling tricks for wide-leg, flare and bootcut jeans. Stylists walks us through the best footwear to pair with these looks, so that your style stays current without feeling like you're trying too hard.

Everything you need to keep your home tidy and running smoothly this winter:

Cute vaccine card holders you'll actually want to show off

Instead of letting your vax card languish crumpled up at the bottom of your bag, consider storing it in one of these aesthetically pleasing vaccine card holders. They take care of a problem you never even knew you had.

Lengthen the lifespan of your face mask with a lanyard

Aside from being incredibly convenient, experts recommend using lanyards to keep face masks around your neck instead of smooshed in a purse or pocket. They remain clean and functional for longer — it's a must!

What to pack in your carry-on bag now that you're traveling again: omicron edition

For folks who are jetsetting this winter, the most recent COVID surge affects how we travel and what we bring with us. Safety is key, and there are certain items we can bring to facilitate health and peace of mind. We rounded up some cozy must-haves along with a few new additions you'll want to keep handy when traveling during the age of COVID.

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