TCM 12 Days Of Holiday Gifts: Molekule Air Mini Purifier

Welcome to the fifth day of our 12-Day Holiday Gift Guide! Join us daily for gifts we’re obsessing over, and an exclusive offer to shop for the season…

With air quality at the forefront of our minds this year (here in California especially!) we're grateful for brands like Molekule who’ve created stylish solutions for safer at-home air quality. Their newest Air Mini is the perfect gift this year -- and their most affordable air purifier ever!

If an air purifier could be both a high-fashion cool girl and a straight A science geek, it would be a Molekule. You may have spotted one of these sleek towers in a friend's home: whisper quiet, simply modern and powerfully effective. 

Molekule entered the air purifying scene with one mission: make clean indoor air accessible to everyone, everywhere. You could even say Molekule is laying the foundation for indoor air quality equity.

We're thrilled to include Molekule's Air Mini in our 2020 Gift Guide!

THE GIFT: Molekule’s Air Mini. Molekule was inspired by Dr. Yogi Goswami's struggle to find a solution to his son, Dilip’s debilitating asthma and allergies. Dr. Goswami joined forces with his son and daughter, Jaya Rao to build a scientifically-backed, patented air purification technology called PECO (Photo Electrochemical Oxidation) that leveraged over 25 years of scientific research to create. 

The Air Mini filters 250 square feet of any smaller-sized room and has an ever-so-trendy strap that makes it incredibly portable so you can take clean air with you, no matter which room you’re in!

Molekule's larger model, Air, covers up to 600 square feet and carries a more substantial price tag -- after all, it's the best in class. Molekule created the Air Mini to make their air purification technology easier to access for those asking for a more affordable unit. Like the rest of the products in the Molekule family, though the Air Mini covers less square footage, it is just as beautiful to look at and just as effective room-by-room. Every Molekule model is like an intentional pieces of chic furniture rather than a clunky corporate air purifier.

WHY WE’RE OBSESSED: As you know, we're design fanatics and always on the hunt for great wellness products that also look beautiful in our homes. All of the Molekule air purifiers have a sleek, modern shape we love that tucks effortlessly into any room. We love that it's whisper silent and -- to be perfectly honest-- what really gets us are those cute leather or grey felt details. Absolutely adorable.

We  love that Molekule doesn’t make us choose between a home that's either healthy or high-design!

Whisper Quiet The Air Mini makes a subtly beautiful visual impact, but to the ear? Totally silent on the lowest fan speed.Using low energy to keep fresh air flowing in and out at only 30 decibels, the Air Mini can join you on any work call or third cycle of REM without being disruptive. Like air itself, you shouldn’t really know it’s there.

360-Degree Air Purification Unlike the majority of air filters that are boxy, large, and limited in range, Molekule prides itself with being able to tackle air purification at every angle. The Air Mini takes in the surrounding air at 360 degrees and proceeds to filter the air through an intensive filtering process. Again, with it's charming handle, you can tote the Air Mini all around your home as needed through the day. 

PECO Technology Molekule utilizes its own patented technology to send molecules into the air that help break down pollutants at a molecular level. That’s what makes them the industry leader. All Molekule products work to minimize VOCs, bacteria, mold, viruses or allergens.

WHY IT MADE THE GIFT GUIDE: Molekule's Air Mini is the at-home wellness staple you didn't know you needed til you try it. Clean air is a basic health necessity we may overlook until we experience the cleaner, purer results that come with a high-tech purifier.

Until recently, air quality was not a commonly-discussed topic, but thanks to the California fires, COVID-19, and 24/7 indoor living, we have all become more aware of the need for good, clean air as it relates to long-term immune health.

The Air Mini is more than just a cute accessory, it’s a true household essential that’s perfect as a gift for yourself or for those around you whom you worry don’t know that dust bunnies aren’t for the faint of heart. 

There has never been a better time to ensure that our air at home is safer and purer than ever before. We love this gift for allergy sufferers, big city dwellers, and anyone who has children running in and out to the house all day. For a limited time, gift Molekule's most affordable model, the Air Mini for $80 off! 

This story is brought to you in partnership with Molekule . From time to time, TCM editors choose to partner with brands we believe in to bring our readers special offers. The Chalkboard Mag and its materials are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. All material on The Chalkboard Mag is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, exercise or other health-related programs

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What You Need to Know About the Full Moon in Gemini + Partial Eclipse Monday

Mariah K. Lyons is a crystal healer, meditation guide and reiki master based in Los Angeles, CA. She is the founder of the luxury grounding company, ASTARA and author of newly published Crystal Healing for Women. Monday, November 30 holds all kinds of astrological significance and Mariah breaks it down for us here...

SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCe | We have officially entered eclipse season and are moving through several extremely powerful astrological transits until the end of the year.

This Full Moon in Gemini on November 30th is also a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, leading into the Total Solar Eclipse on December 14th and then into the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Winter Solstice, December 21st. Eclipses greatly heighten the effects of the lunation, and this transit is about finding completion in certain areas of our lives and communicating our needs and desires for the future. While conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn happen every 20 years, the Great Conjunction on Winter Solstice is the first time Jupiter and Saturn have been this close for 400 years.

"The energy of these eclipses alongside the conjunction helps usher us into the Age of Aquarius, an era of rebellious innovation and creating new ways of being and existing in the world."

This time period is the exhale before the inhale of 2021.

OVERALL THEMES TO EXPLORE…Taking Inventory. Completion. Communication. This moon is called the Beaver Moon and speaks to taking inventory of the year and the preparation for winter. As we wind down 2020 and embark upon this transformational transit into the Age of Aquarius and a new year, we have the opportunity to take stock of the lessons we’ve learned, what transpired to bring us to our current moment in time and to tune in deeper to our needs as well as hopeful desires for our individual and collective future. 

What is ready to come to completion? What do you truly need in your life to create a strong foundation to allow for more flow and deep alignment? What or who in your life is no longer supporting your highest expression of self? What is it you wish to see different in your life and in the world? How can you trust and surrender to a greater unfolding of your life even in times of uncertainty? 

My new book “Crystal Healing for Women” contains a wonderful meditation for this full moon called “Surrendering to the Universe Ritual” that is highly supportive during times of transformation by helping one lean into trust and surrender of their journey. 

HOW YOU MAY FEEL… Eclipses amplify the lunar energetics and you may be experiencing extremely heightened emotions or bursts of creativity and excitement. You might also have feelings of fatigue, frustration, and energetic depletion.

Oftentimes we “feel it as we heal it” and residual confusion, fear or anxiety from this year and of the future might come up in this time to be integrated, felt and released. It is a great time to honor all that you have moved through and overcome this past year in order to come to a place of completion. We are physically and energetically making room for this new era and with endings, come new beginnings. Allow yourself to stay present with your emotions and feel all that is coming up for you in this time. 

EXCELLENT TIME TO…  Journal, paint, sing, dance, cook, go for a jog, move your body and allow the energies of this cycle to move through you. Gemini is the ruler of communication and it is an excellent time to communicate your thoughts, feelings, emotions and hopes for the future in whatever way feels good for you.

Try not to bottle anything up right now and allow the energy and emotions to flow. Remember to try and stay grounded in these highly charged energetic periods and not to unleash on others, instead write, journal, jog, or punch a pillow if needed, but simply allow for the release.

JOURNALING PROMPT Here are a few journal prompts that might help you feel your way through this week...

What have I learned this year? What am I ready to bring to completion?  What am I ready to let go of? What do I need to support all areas of my life? Am I communicating clearly what I need? What do I truly desire to create for myself and the world around me?

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TCM 12 Days Of Holiday Gifts: Four Sigmatic’s Ultimate Smoothie Kit

Welcome to the fourth day of our 12-Day Holiday Gift Guide! Join us daily for gifts we’re obsessing over, and an exclusive offer to shop for the season...

We know it feels like you’ve been working from home for basically years now. If you're still looking for healthy solutions around lunch time, there's nothing we can recommend more highly than a quick smoothie packed with plant-based protein and superfoods made in your own kitchen that will fuel you with serious nutrition without taking a lot of time -- or sapping your energy like a heavy meal.

The key to a superfood smoothie without a lot of effort? This 'shroomy smoothie kit from one of our favorite brands.

Plain and simple: Four Sigmatic are the ones who put mushrooms on the map. No, not the kind of mushrooms you’re used to buying at the supermarket or the ones your weird uncle takes on wild weekends. We’re talking about functional mushrooms like reishi, chaga and lion’s mane that have quickly become one of the top trends in wellness over the last five years -- and with good reason.

Used as an ancient form of medicine for thousands of years, these mushrooms have been studied for their potent effects on our mood, immune system, and focus.

Four Sigmatic Founder, Tero Isokauppila is the real deal. Having grown up foraging for mushrooms on his farm in Finland, being in lock step with nature was—well—second nature for him. Like all things Scandinavian lately, Four Sigmatic’s mushroom coffees and protein powders caught on quickly and now we find that even our parents and their friends are in on the stress-adapting benefits of Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Lion’s Mane.

We can’t stop having following along with everything these funguys make, which is why we are featuring Four Sigmatic’s Ultimate Smoothie Kit in TCM’s 12 Days of Holiday Gifts.

THE GIFT: Four Sigmatic’s Ultimate Smoothie Kit. Still think protein powder is just for “gains after pains”? Nada. A plant-based protein smoothie is the one of the best mid-day meals available -- and won't crash your energy. This smoothie kit provides everything you need to make quick, delicious, plant-based smoothies with whole-food ingredients, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms to support your immune system.

The whole kit, with three full-sized, top-selling flavors and additional Mushroom Blend make an incredible gift for under $100. 

Inside Four Sigmatic’s Ultimate Smoothie Kit

SMOOTHIES, BUT easiER: PLANT-BASED Protein Powder (x3) Four Sigmatic’s plant-based Protein Powder provides 18 grams from five pure organic vegan proteins and every scoop is jam packed with seven of their most powerful organic functional mushrooms and adaptogens like Ashwagandha and Eleuthero for added occasional stress relief and energizing benefits.

In the Kit, you’ll get full sized canisters of this do-it-all protein powder in classic Sweet Vanilla, Creamy Cacao (our favorite), plus the incredibly versatile, Unflavored that lets you build in any fruit or flavor you like. 

While most protein powders are filled with synthetic additives and ingredients that end up causing a lot more inflammation than restoration, you won’t find grains, gums, stevia or other fillers here.

WFH HERO: Mushroom Blend Mix Into the idea of superfoods and functional mushrooms, but don't know where to start? Four Sigmatic's Mushroom Blend contains 10 functional mushrooms designed to support your immune system like nobody's business. Reishi, Lion's Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps and more will fuel and fortify you. No mushroomy flavor, no caffeine, just the 'shrooms and a bit of rosehip extract. 

Earthy and smooth, a scoop of Mushroom Blend Mix dissolves quickly in smoothies, coffee, and tea, and can even be added to soups, baked goods and other recipes to add functional immune system benefits throughout your day. This blend will keep your immune system strong and your mind at ease.

SHAKE ME, BABY: Four Sigmatic Protein Shaker Don’t have a blender? Shake things up no matter where you are. If you’re not in the mood for a full-blown smoothie, mix some Plant-based Protein Powder with water or plant-based milk for an on-the-go boost, or add some of your favorite elixirs, powders, and spices alongside the (we can’t stop thinking about Peanut Butter!) Plant-based Protein Powder for some fancier convenient smoothie action. 

WHY WE’RE OBSESSED:Because once you master a good, simple smoothie you’ll never look back. 

Superfoods and adaptogens can be confusing. And so can plant-based proteins! This kit demystifies everything and provides you with intelligently-blended plant proteins and more than a dozen superfoods when you use the products together in a smoothie. If anyone in your life needs help figuring all this 'wellness stuff' out -- this kit is a perfect gift!

WHY IT MADE THE GIFT GUIDE: For us personally, functional mushrooms have become a non-negotiable during a year when immune health is top of mind. Few of us realize that a lack of protein throughout the day can also weaken our strength and immune health.

With so many of  us and the loved one's we're gifting this year working from home, including a smoothie kit in our gift guide was a no-brainer. There's no better life hack than a superfood smoothie to keep your energy high during the work day without triggering that afternoon slump.

Four Sigmatic is the leader in the mushroom category and they pride themselves on rigorous third-party testing and ingredient sourcing. Inside each adorable shroomy tin, canister, or package, sits a powder that was basically picked by hand to be good for you and for the environment. There are a lot of brands and products out there who are trying to tap in to what Four Sigmatic has already established, but few with half the integrity, knowledge base, and quality standards.

The Ultimate Smoothie Kit embodies Four Sigmatic’s holistic approach to fortifying all of the body’s systems that are needed to keep the immune system balanced. They never promise quick fixes or silver bullets, but they do emphasize a long-term commitment to one’s mental and physical health for endurance, stamina, and strength you can feel. 

Our goal is always to educate and inspire you. Brands like Four Sigmatic are aligned with us there and, for that reason will often find a home in our stories and recommendations. Try the Kit because it is fun, convenient and good for you -- a brilliant way to get a family member excited about healthy eating!

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Alfia’s Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins (Leftovers Reborn!)

You'll need fuel to blitz those online Black Friday sales. And we've got a clever leftovers recipe from chef Alfia Muziois that's just the ticket. 

Alfia, an alum from Bon Appetit and the beloved Prune in NYC, now runs Vestal a personalized kitchen coaching service with the mission of "helping busy parents put healthful meals on the table with a minimum of stress and a maximum of grace". Here is just one of her genius cooking hacks that's both sustainable and divinely delicious...

There’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving leftovers, but by Saturday morning, things might be looking a little, well, tired. If by any chance you manage to have leftover sweet potatoes and you’ve had your fill of mashing them into your Friday afternoon sandwich, why not turn them into something completely different?

With an extra sweet potato or two, you can make these light little muffins, spiced with cinnamon and a hit of ground ginger, sweetened only with maple syrup and not an ounce of butter in sight, they might even get your metabolism up and running again! On the other hand, if you’re still into indulging, they go perfectly with a quick swipe of cream cheese frosting. They come together super easily either way, and if you do go for frosting, we won’t tell! 

Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins

 

Ingredients
Makes 10-12 muffins

1 ½ cups (190 g) all purpose flour (whole wheat or gluten free works!)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 cups (375 g) cooked sweet potatoes (from 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes), skins removed, mashed with a fork
⅓ cup (75 g) melted coconut oil
⅔ cup (225 g) maple syrup
2 eggs, at room temperature

For cream cheese frosting (optional)
1 cup cream cheese
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
½ cup confectioners sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

Method
Preheat oven to to 350F

Line standard muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger. Whisk to combine thoroughly.

In a blender or food processor, combine sweet potatoes, oil, maple syrup, and eggs. Blend on high until completely smooth and slightly aerated.

Pour liquid mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until combined, being careful not to over mix (too much mixing means tough muffins!)

Evenly distribute batter into muffin tins, filling cups just about to the top (you should get 10-12 muffins).

Bake in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes. Muffins should be puffed up and dome shaped, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out dry. Let cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting
To make cream cheese frosting, combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if using a handheld mixer), and beat until fluffy and smooth, taking care to scrape down the sides, about 3 minutes.

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TCM 12 Days Of Holiday Gifts: The Silk Robe from Helena Quinn

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Sustainable fashion can be luxurious. And that’s just what L.A.’s Andrea Racey set out to prove when she launched her silk sleepwear company, Helena Quinn—which bears her grandmother’s name. The brand’s sexy menswear-inspired pj’s are hand-produced from silk fibers found in nature, don’t use fossil fuel energy, and are 100% recyclable.

If you’ve never owned a pair of silk PJs, you’re just going to have to trust us that a silk robe just feels so much better than sweatpants. This is the gift you've been waiting for...

Miranda Kerr in Helena Quinn

Helena Quinn’s gorgeous Silk Short Robes have us feeling ourselves big time this holiday season and we’re wanting to gift every woman we love with the same experience!

Whether enjoying the day at home, taking a blitz of Zoom calls, or gearing up for a cozy evening with a significant other (or even yourself!), these silk robes, slip dresses and menswear-inspired pajamas will take your at-home look to a whole other level! (We love her silk pajama top worn with jeans too! Remember jeans?)

 We’re thrilled to feature the Silk Short Robe inTCM’s 12 Days of Holiday Gifts!

THE GIFT: Helena Quinn Silk Short Robe in Black Rose. Whether you’re feeling like Diane Lane in Unfaithful or like Cameron Diaz in The Holiday, the Silk Short Robe will make you feel like the ultimate Hollywood starlet.

And yet, this robe would still make a great gift for your mom to lounge around in at home (perhaps in the full-length version!) 

We’ve owned a few different colors and prints of this robe for years and are just short of obsessed. We’re not alone, as you can see from a quick glimpse through Helena Quinn’s Instagram feed filled with celebs from Miranda Kerr to Oprah who live in the looks too! 

WHY WE’RE OBSESSED: They say to “dress for the job you want,” but what about dressing for the luxury you deserve?! Once you get your hands on one silk piece from Helena Quinn, you’re going to want to stick to silk for the rest of your WFH days  (just add Nancy Meyers movies).

This day-to-night silk kimono-esque robe will elevate any moment for those who need a little WFH pick-me-up to re-engage all of the senses throughout the day—even while making your morning coffee. 

Thinking of gifting the robe to someone else? Add their matching Silk Sleep Mask -- the ultimate little luxury to keep wrinkles around the eye area at bay overnight and to block out any ambient light during the night (or nap time).  

WHY IT MADE THE GIFT GUIDE: The Silk Short Robe is that thing you’ve been missing as you endure the everyday banalities that life at home currently has to offer. What we love most about it—aside from the fact that we’re writing this piece while wearing this robe—is that changing one small detail in our personal routines was enough to elevate our entire day. 

Another reason this made the list is the wide variety of colors and styles so that you can gift everyone on your list! Helena Quinn offers silkwear for every occasions; the robe serves up a sexy look that you can still function in, the Silk Sleep Shirt is the perfect take-me-seriously-while-I-sleep moment, and the Slip Dress is giving us major make-the-honeymoon-last vibes. Pair it with a jacket to make those rare runs out the door. 

Helena Quinn has mastered the art of dressing women up while they’re dressing down. From sexy to serious to self-indulgent, there's something in the line that's perfect for every mood...even if that means having to take more video calls with the camera off. 

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Mashed Potatoes Are Cancelled: Meet Root Veggie + White Bean Mash

This root veggie mash and white bean mash recipe from Kristin Dahl's lovely new digital cookbook, are simple and tasty alternatives to mashed potatoes that are much higher in nutrients.

Standard white russet potatoes tend to be quite high on the glycemic index and can therefore cause spikes in your blood sugar level, which can affect your mood, weight, and long-term health. Opting for root vegetables or beans instead offers a lower carb and lower glycemic option while still enjoying all the creamy goodness of mashed potatoes. Although potatoes themselves aren’t necessarily bad, vibrantly-colored root vegetables and fiber-rich beans both offer higher levels of vitamins & minerals.

This mash can be made two ways: with root veggies or with white beans. If you’re using root veggies, keeping the skins on the vegetables boosts the fiber content. Making your mash with white beans increases fiber and protein content & offers a bit more texture. Mixing them with fresh herbs and ghee is a lovely alternative to the heavy cream, salt and excessive amounts of butter found in traditional mashed potatoes.

Here are the highlights of the nutrient-packed ingredients in these veggie mashes:

Butternut squash, carrots, yams, and sweet potatoes: All are packed with a variety of nutrients and antioxidants including vitamin A & C, which support immune health. 

Japanese sweet potatoes: These starchy roots are super high in vitamin A, potassium, and iron, aiding in immune function, water balance, and energy levels. This potato also contains high amounts of fiber, which is beneficial for heart health and improved digestion. 

Sage & thyme: Both are immune-enhancing herbs that also support digestion and lower inflammation.  

Grass-fed butter & ghee: Grass-fed butter is high in calcium and vitamin K2, which helps with the assimilation of vitamin D. Ghee is a lovely lactose-free alternative that’s considered liquid gold in Ayurvedic medicine for its gut-healing and restorative properties. 

Celery: Celery contains a healthy amount of fiber, which can help improve digestion and ease constipation. It can also improve immune function due to its multiple anti-inflammatory compounds. 

White beans: These legumes are an excellent source of protein and fiber. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to improve digestion and lower LDL cholesterol levels. Beans also contain viscous fiber, which absorbs water and creates a thick gel-like substance in the digestive tract, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels, bulk stools, and alleviate constipation. 

ROOT VEGGIE MASH

PREP 5 MIN | COOK 10-20 MIN 

Ingredients

½ cup cubed Butternut squash

1-2 carrots, cut into chunks

½ sweet potato or yam, cubed

1-2 parsnips, cut into chunks

2 tsp dried sage

2 tsp thyme

½-1tsp of Maldon or Himalayan sea salt

2-3 tbsp grass-fed organic ghee or butter (alternatively, you can use extra virgin olive oil)

*optional – squeeze of fresh lemon juice, few splashes of coconut aminos 

Method

Steam all veggies 10-20 mins

Strain

Add ghee or butter, herbs & sea salt

Mash with a fork or potato masher

WHITE BEAN MASH

PREP 15-20 MIN | COOK 30-45 MIN

Ingredients

2 tbsp of grass-fed organic ghee or organic butter, or extra virgin olive oil 

1 small sweet onion, diced 

1-2 stalks of celery, diced 

Pinch or two of Maldon or Himalayan salt 

2 cups of steamed yams or Japanese sweet potatoes, cubed 

1 cup of cooked white cannellini beans 

I tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method

Warm a medium saucepan on medium heat with 1 tbsp of ghee, butter or olive oil  

Add onion, celery & a pinch of sea salt 

Cook until tender & translucent, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes 

Add sweet potatoes and white beans - cover with 1-2 inches of water & bring to a boil 

Turn heat to low & simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender

Strain & save a small amount of liquid for blending 

Mash with a fork or potato masher adding 1 tbsp of oil, butter or ghee & a decent pinch of salt 

Top with chopped fresh parsley & enjoy!

Find more simple, stay-at-home recipes in my Kristin's holistic home cookbook to carry you through the holiday season & beyond.
Plus, a couple of fun playlists to cook, create & dine to. Enjoy! 

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TCM 12 Days Of Holiday Gifts: Detox Mode’s Impossible Hand Cream

Welcome to the second day of our 12-Day Holiday Gift Guide! Join us daily for gifts we’re obsessing over, and an exclusive offer to shop for the season...

Every year, The Detox Market tests over 1,000 products from over 800 brands in an insanely thorough vetting process to bring their clean beauty-obsessed community only the best in class. It’s no wonder they’ve become one of the most renowned and reliable clean beauty retailers. 

About two years ago, with an exceptional knowledge base and only the highest caliber of brands on their store shelves, the green experts from The Detox Market started their own reasonably-priced, looks-good-in-your-bathroom-cabinet skin care line called Detox Mode.

As a part of TCM’s 12 Days of Holiday Gifts, we’re getting handsy with Detox Mode’s Impossible Hand Cream.  Because it's 2020. 

THE GIFT: Detox Mode’s Impossible Hand Cream. Oftentimes, we find ourselves going so above and beyond to stop the clock on our face that we forget about the two things bearing the brunt of everyday stressors — our hands. The Impossible Hand Cream features impossibly clean ingredients that replenish and nourish the skin after almost a year of intense hand sanitizing. Baby soft skin, here we come!

WHY WE’RE OBSESSED: At The Chalkboard, we’re all about glowing, radiant skin. Everything in Detox Mode’s beautifully-designed line is not only free of any sign of toxic ingredients, but every product is made to focus on everyday essentials that can deeply restore and rejuvenate skin for long-term support. 

The Impossible Hand Cream contains some of our favorite natural moisturizing and calming ingredients like aloe vera, calendula, shea butter, and vitamin E, which can make the skin on your hands feel popped and snatched with just two-to-three pumps. They also leverage the incredibly luxurious scents of cedarwood and bergamot for an extra enriching moisturizing experience. 

WHY IT MADE THE GIFT GUIDE: Think of The Impossible Hand Cream like a stress eraser. It’s pretty obvious that 2020 has been—in a word—stressful.

If you’re looking to level up the care or your poor paw this year, consider pairing The Impossible Hand Cream with The Impossible Soap for the ultimate gentle-yet-effective hydration combo. One step better? Wrap up the cream and soap with the Detox Mode product we swear by: their Happening Scrub. It might seem a bit extra, but a light scrub between cleansing and cream twice a week will bring your hands back to life. Trust us and try it! 

Incessant hand-washing and hand sanitizing has left our hands bone dry and prematurely aging. Remember when Spongebob Squarepants went to Sandy’s air tank and had no water? Our hands are feeling a little something like that.

Perhaps a hand treatment wouldn't be on your wishlist in 2019, but here we are. Detox Mode's wash, scrub and cream are the ultimate indulgence for your responsible friend, mom or friend in the public workforce. At the end of the day, we believe that an elevated skincare routine should remain attainable, accessible, and aesthetically-pleasing.

From natural deodorant to revitalizing salt soaks and their Total Body Refresh set, Detox Mode checks give us all the comfort and effectiveness we want from a safe skincare ritual. Their simple mission of “removing toxic things from your life” makes it easy for us to start small from the outside in. Time to get hands-on! This is the gift for the friend looking to do just that. 

This story is brought to you in partnership with The Detox Market. From time to time, TCM editors choose to partner with brands we believe in to bring our readers special offers.

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TCM 12 Days of Holiday Gifts: The Always Pan From Our Place

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Our Place’s pantry is filled with chic and functional dining and cookware that's taken the internet by storm. From the moment we tried a set of these stylishly affordable staples, we knew the brand would be an instant hit. Whether you’re entertaining your pod or just making a cozy dinner at home alone, Our Place's stackable drinking glasses, hand-painted porcelain plates and side bowls make serving, storing and cleaning a delight. We've never found such stylish pieces at such an affordable price point. 

Created with intention by Malala Fund’s co-founder, Shiza Shahid, Our Place stands for inclusivity, community, and accessibility, which is another reason we’re shining a special light on their Always Pan during TCM’s 12 Days of Holiday Gifts.

THE GIFT: Our Place’s Always Pan. The most buzz-worthy kitchen staple of 2020, the Always Pan can replace eight pieces of traditional cookware. We repeat: EIGHT pieces of cookware. Even better, the pan does it in style. A clever notch on the handle allows the pan's accompanying wooden spoon to stay close at hand without making a mess. And the custom, removable steamer basket inside means you'll never fumble with one of those strange expanding steamer baskets again.

In six beautifully-muted matte tones we’re obsessed with, this non-toxic, non-stick pan was designed for everyone, everywhere. (Yes, beginners, that includes you especially!)

WHY WE’RE OBSESSED: It’s a myth that in order to be a well-seasoned cook, you need a kitchen full of every kitchen tool and cookware piece under the sun.  Quality is always better than quantity when it comes to cookware and knowing which pieces can multi-task along side you is key.

The Always Pan has become such a hit because everyone from kitchen newbies to seasoned home chefs can do just about anything with it -- and do it well. The pan will sear, braise, saute, fry and boil thanks to those high walls. The new bamboo steamer insert will also let you steam (obviously!). New Year's dumplings, anyone? 

Not only is the Always Pan made with functionality in mind, but it is also one of the most beautiful objects in our kitchens now. Select your pan color (we’re keen on the terra cotta shade!), but be warned: you’re going to want to transform your entire lifestyle to match the new aesthetic.

WHY IT MADE THE GIFT GUIDE: Aside from its innovative consolidation of features, the Always Pan is non-toxic and can be accompanied with their incredible Full Kitchen Collection. The stackable plates and bowls have become our daily tableware - simply stunning and shockingly affordable. There isn't a color in the collection we wouldn't want to unwrap! 

Safe + Non-Toxic | Most conventional non-stick pans contain endocrine disruptors that end up in your bloodstream and may lead to long-term chronic issues. Our Place nixes toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, lead, and other PFAs and opts for a non-toxic, non-stick ceramic coating instead. 

Clever Design |  The Always Pan solves all our storage and utilitarian challenges in less time than it takes to boil water. The pans fixation-worthy features include:
+ a beechwood spatula with integrated spoon rest
+ a stainless steel steamer basket for steamed veggies and beyond
+ a modular matching lid to let off and keep in steam
+ a new bamboo spruce steamer option

The design of Our Place's Full Kitchen Collection cannot be overlooked either. Everything stacks effortlessly. The colored glass options make a delightful and unexpected addition to any kitchen and we can't gush more passionately about these bowls and dishes. Both are finished with a speckled glaze and left unglazed at bottom. The resulting look is perfect for modern, everyday use.

Works Like a Champ | A simple sear can quickly turn into a bad burn when trying to nail the proper temperature. The Always Pan holds heat evenly, so you never actually have to a high temperature. Our most discerning home chefs have all approved of the Always Pan’s performance! Bonus: You only need about 1-2 tablespoons of oil or fat to get the job done. 

The Offer: There is simply no better way to express how much you love someone than through a home-cooked meal -- especially now. With more time than ever to focus on the small things that matter, brands like Our Place want to bring families back to the dining room table for meaningful connection, prompting conversation, and -- celebrating the foods our families love best.

Gift Our Place's phenomenal Always Pan for just $95! Even better, grab the incredible Full Kitchen Collection (our number one gift pick for foodies this year!) which includes the pan with stackable plates, bowls and glasses -- one of the most delightful packages we've ever opened here at TCM HQ! From your kid brother who is living alone for the first time ever to your foodie friend who likes everything just so, we can't think of anyone this gift wouldn't be the perfect 2020 fit for.

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How to Look Good on a Zoom Date According to a Celeb Makeup Artist

Keep that top knot in tact -- or don't. When it comes to online dating lately, Zoom calls are everything and that presents a whole new challenge for almost everybody.

One person who was more equipped than just about everyone else for this dating environment was celeb makeup artist, Katey Denno. Katey had reams of experience making up A-list clients from Naomi Watts to Amanda Seyfried for red carpet and shoots, as well as the impromptu live videos that come up.

Equipped with all the best clean products, tips and tricks we knew Katey was the perfect person to turn to for our first Zoom beauty tutorial which was incredibly popular.

As the year progresses, we thought we'd hit up Katey from a different angle here: that of the Zoom date whose beauty requirements may or may not be a bit more glam.

It just so happens that Katey herself met her long-time boyfriend on Tinder, which only doubles our confidence...

How to Look Good on a Zoom Date

Katey helps top models and celeb clients to look their best on camera. Think she can help you on a Zoom date? You betcha.

Whats your vibe? Depending on your aesthetic and how much effort you're looking to put into your date, your skincare and makeup plan may follow suit. It's okay not to do anything. There's certainly nothing wrong with keeping that top knot intact and simply taking a call from bed, however, if you're in a new relationship and looking to keep those first date feelings, these beauty tips might help guide the way...

Lighting is everything As extra as it might seem, a circle light really is everything, filling in fine lines and washing out blemishes like nobodies business. If you're on a call during the day, find bright natural light or strip two lamps of their  lampshades (a pro photo shoot trick Katey  learned from top photographers with clients while traveling).

How to frame yourself: We've all been on that Zoom call with an unaware colleague shooting their angle directly up their nose at the least flattering angle. Don't be that guy - at least when it comes to a Zoom date. Ideally, capture your shot just above the elbow to the top of your head. Check the height of camera to be sure you're not shooting 'up your nose,' so to speak.

Low Glow: Sadly, one thing that Zoom can take away is the natural glow of the skin. Highlight your glowy skin with a bit more shimmer or luminizer than you would for an in-person date.

Balm up: Per Katey's notes on how to frame your shot, consider including the slightest bit of collarbone or decollate. If you do, toss on a bit of body oil on collarbones to keep skin looking bright through Zoom's flattening filter.

Highlights | Lowlights: Katey uses Kjaer Weis Lightslip Highlighting Powder Compact, a shimmering powder across collarbones and cheekbones to help skin stand out. Use a fluffy brush and go for it -- just remember: hit features you want to accentuate, not the whole face.

Pick a feature: Zoom can also be face flattening. That said, pick a feature -- whether eyes of lips -- that you'd like to accentuate and bring those out.

Lip lock: Line the heck out of your lips for a fuller look with a product like Kjaer Weis Lip Pencil in a pinky neutral that best matches your natural lip color. Layer on a touch of light-reflective lip gloss like Kosas Wet lip oiland let that pout be the star of the show.

Scented video? No, your date can't smell your perfume, but you can. A relaxing or romantic scent might set the tone and help you feel like you're on an actual date. This tip is just for you! Give yourself whatever you need to feel sexy and relaxed. Katey calls out relaxing essential oil blends, romantic perfumes, and even a bit of CBD oil - whether topical or internal - to keep your calm.

Ready to be extra?Fake lashes are great thing to experiment with for an online date -- they don't need to withstand the weather and the normal dramas of a date. All you've got to do is get them on and keep them on for a couple of hours at home!

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3 Gorgeous Natural Styling Tips From Inside Our Thanksgiving Gathering

Bringing this stunning decor inspo from a holiday gone by to the top of your feed! 

Our annual Thanksgiving cooking class with Jenni Kayne - and the feast that followed - took place this year inside the stunning L.A abode of Pressed Juicery's Carly de Castro. While Daphne's menu stole the show, the gorgeous details and subdued color palate crafted by Bash Please made it truly next level.

Here are a few natural styling tips we took from the look of the space that day to inspire Thanksgiving and holiday table decor. Want more? Check out The Shop this month filled with everything you need for the Thanksgiving table!

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Everything You Need To Know About This Year’s Meaningful Gift Guide

Ah, readers. What a year it has been. We hate to be wistful and corny, but we've all been through a lot.

This holiday season has a.) started early (raise your hand if you have a holiday candle burning or even a tree up?) b.) gained a bit more meaning, as we're thinking about what we value in this life more than ever, and c.) experienced a bit of a budget trim as many of us face a complex set of pressures brought on by all that is 2020.

For our Holiday Gift Guide this year, we went all in. Despite the pressures, despite the budget cuts, we wanted to bring you a holiday guide full of meaning, full of value, and full of deals. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have never been so important to brands across the country who are looking to stay afloat through the remainder of 2020. We kept that in mind, launching our Gift Guide early this year and honing our list of 12 meaningful brands as carefully as possible!

This year's gift guide includes just twelve brands we know and trust implicitly, many of whom are like family and have grown with us over the years, creating truly meaningful wellness products that we stand by one hundred percent. We've also included a few accessible luxuries that we are living for at home right now -- think silk robes, turmeric lattes and chic home accessories that serve a purpose. 

We cannot wait to reveal each gift guide offering beginning this coming Monday, November 23 and on through the early days of December! We hope you find holiday gift ideas you love for yourself and your loved ones, as well as discover brands that you can depend on twelve months out of the year.

We’re including smaller brands in the Gift Guide this year as well, alongside brands we’ve known for years and *truly, truly* trust. Every dollar counts this year, in a myriad of ways. Support brands you believe in. Buy gifts with meaning. And dont forget to have fun with it all. Strangely, that’s supposed to be the point, right?

Join us for the coming 12 days and, if you're not already, become a Chalkboard Member to get weekly updates on all our Gift Guide offerings! 

Join our Weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all 12 Days of Gift Giving including sustainable brands we're living for at home right now! 

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6 Non-Toxic Holiday Candles To Get Those Cozy Vibes Going

It usually starts on that first crisp September day (sweater weather) -- the urge to light a deeply fragrant candle at home that will completely solidify our sense that the season has indeed changed.

This year, in L.A., that fall feeling never truly landed, between the unseasonably hot weather and the wild U.S. elections, we're just now slipping into that magically cozy phase at home when great smelling candles are absolutely mandatory.

We love a November candle round-up: these stunning candle selections will keep you burning if you lit up in September, get you in the mood for the holidays if you've not yet lit that match, and provide great ideas for holiday gifting too...

The ultimate luxury | Trudon's Gloria Candle French legacy brand, Cire Trudon (now, simply Trudon) was Marie Antoniette's candlemaker of choice at Versailles. Ever since, it's been a gold standard in luxe candles with its signature harp-shaped gold label and absolutely insane scents. Gloria is part of their holiday collection and we love it. If you want to elevate a stylish friend or significant other's experience at home from far away, one of these candles would be a prized gift. 

sleeper hit | DEHV's Woodland Candle We never hear about the brand DEHV, yet it's one of the best candle brands we've tried this year! Our favorite product is a little collection of tea lights available on their site, one for every scent in the collection -- really fun. Woodland is our scent of choice to take us from fall straight into holiday season!

 

hits different | Otherland's Old Fashioned (Aged Bourbon • Tobacco Leaves • Dried Fruit) This female-owned candle brand is also hard to come by, but incredibly special. All the clean-burning scents are as strong as you'd like to set the tone in a room and Old Fashioned will give you the perfect November scent. We're currently burning another favorite, the sweet, but dry Rattan candle as we write this!

traditional fir | Carrière Frères' Siberian Fir Candle Carrière Frères uses perfumes unveiled by 18th Century botanists and explorers, made with raw botanical ingredients to ensure a truly natural fragrance. This deliciously fir-scented candle will give you all the winter holiday feels if you're itching to put up that fresh tree.

Spruce + Spice |  P.F. CANDLE's Smoky Cinnamon Special P.F. Candle has a devoted cult following -- and with good reason. We find P.F.'s little brass lidded jars in just about every home we enter and their new fall and holiday scents give us every reason to swipe a few up for ourselves. We're partial to their deeply spiced Smoky Cinnamon Special, a candle we don't think any candle lover should go without this year, but other holiday scents include the Spruce candle with scent notes, "Dense forest floor, sunshine and snow, corner tree lots. Snow powder, blue spruce, cedarwood, and citrus." Compelling!

Don't burn, diffuse! | Vitruvi Ceremony Essential Oil Last, but not least, if you're not a candle person, but still want uplifting, cozy scents at home, try Vitruvi's Ceremony oil in your diffuser, a spicy, woodsy blend of Cedar, Sage and Palo Santo that gets us calm, but focused. The perfect oil for a fall working from home.

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Watch This:Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing From Annie Campbell

We gathered with Jenni Kayne way back when to prep for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and Annie Campbell's gluten-free cornbread stuffing is still heaven, all these years later! We couldn't resist sharing this blast from the past and the perfect recipe to memorize for years to come.

This stuffing is vegan, gluten-free and so delicious that no one around your table will miss a beat. Check out our recipe break down below and a download-able version of this recipe and the rest of our Thanksgiving menu from so many years ago here!

Gluten-Free Mushroom + Leek Cornbread Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

10 cups of day-old, gluten-free cornbread, or bread of choice, cut into one inch cubes*

4 T extra virgin olive oil or Earth Balance, more as needed

¾ pound of wild mushrooms, sliced

4 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in half and sliced

1 ½ cups of sliced celery

1 cup of diced onion

1 cup of diced parsley

2 apples, peeled and diced

1-2 t fresh thyme, chopped

1 T fresh sage, chopped

2-3 cups of vegetable stock, more or less depending on texture

salt & pepper

TO PREPARE VEGETABLES | Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add extra virgin olive oil or Earth Balance butter.  Once hot, add leeks, celery and onion.  Season aggressively with salt and pepper.  Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté for 10 minutes, until softened.  Once vegetables are soft, add mushroom, apples, thyme and sage and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, until mushrooms are soft.  Add olive oil, salt and pepper as needed.

Combine cornbread, cooked vegetables and parsley in a bowl.  Add vegetable stock until moistened but not soggy.  Place everything in a greased 9x13’’ baking dish or in a hollowed pumpkin or squash.

TO BAKE STUFFING | Bake dish in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, or until desired doneness.

Cornbread can be made 1-2 days in advance.  All vegetables and herbs can be chopped 2 days in advance.  Vegetables can be sautéed 1 day in advance.  Stuffing can be cooked 1 day in advance and reheated in a 350 degree oven, covered with tinfoil, for 20 minutes or until warm.

Gluten-Free Cornbread
Adapted from chocolate covered katie

Ingredients

1 cup of rice milk, or milk of choice

1 T white vinegar

2 cups of gluten-free cornmeal

1 T baking powder

½ t baking soda

1 t salt

2 T sugar

2 T brown sugar, more for a sweeter cornbread

1 cup of frozen corn

3 T oil

¼ cup of applesauce

½ t cayenne, optional

1 T fresh rosemary, chopped, optional

To make the batter: Mix the milk with the vinegar and let sit for five minutes.  Combine cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, brown sugar, cayenne, rosemary and frozen corn in a bowl.  Add oil, applesauce and rice milk/vinegar and mix until combined.

To bake: Pour batter into a greased 9x9’’ baking dish and bake in a 400 degree oven for 25 minutes, until set.  A toothpick should come out clean from the center of the cornbread.  Serve with Earth Balance and honey.

Helpful tips: Cornbread is best served the day of but if using for stuffing, make 1-2 days in advance.

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A Very Chalkboard Thanksgiving: Sustainable Turkeys + A Dry Brine Recipe From Flamingo Farms

We spend most October's shooting beautiful Thanksgiving spreads to inspire your holiday, but this season has been different. We've been making every effort to socially distance as the fall temperatures cool here in L.A., and yet we've managed to gather a few beautiful ideas for a small, but wonderful holiday at home, including these tips from a multi-generational, sustainable turkey farmer and recipe from a chef at a cool L.A. landmark we love...

This year's turkey comes from the Diestel Family Ranch, one of the only truly sustainable turkey ranches available nation-wide (find 'em at Whole Foods). We talked with Heidi Diestel, who is part of the fourth generation in her family to raise pasture-raised turkeys.

How to shop a turkey Out of the gate, Heidi urged us to, at the very least, shop for a turkey that was "antibiotic free and vegetarian fed". It's a good place to start if you're extremely budget-conscious or are just beginning to invest time learning where your food comes from, but the truth is, Diestel Family Ranch transcends those standards with organic, heirloom turkeys that are raised with regenerative farming practices and are certified non-GMO.

"Whenever possible, look for turkeys from independent farms that are transparent about their practices," Heidi advised. "For smaller farms like Diestel, we’re focused on quality, not quantity. Unlike bigger corporations that need to operate at maximum efficiency and scale, we can prioritize the turkeys’ health and maintain responsible practices that yield better, more nutritious turkeys that are slow grown and given plenty of room to roam."

Going small this year?  Many of us are cooking a smaller bird this year and looking for smart solutions. While we've got you covered on ideas for a full bird below, including tips from Heidi and this chef recipe, if you're down to get a bit casual about the whole affair this year, Diestel also offers a turkey roast that comes pre-seasoned in a BPA-free bag that pops easily in the oven. We're not mad at that idea for a year when many of us are celebrating sans the large family celebration.

A Rancher + A Chef: How to Cook A Turkey

If you're going to roast a full turkey, here are some tips from Heidi...

+ Temp awareness: There’s nothing more important than the temperature of your turkey on roasting day! Make sure your turkey is soft and fully defrosted before it goes in the oven.
+  Invest... in a good meat thermometer! It can make or break you nailing the 5°F window that makes turkey really sing.
+ On basting: You can baste your bird, but keep in mind that consistently basting turkeys throughout the entire roasting cycle will result in skin that’s moist instead of crispy. Whether or not you baste throughout, it’s always a good idea to have some type of liquid (broth, stock, water or wine) in the bottom of your roasting pan throughout the roasting process.
+ End well: The internal temperature of your turkey typically increases more rapidly during the last half of the roasting time. Be sure to check your turkey consistently during the last half of the roasting time to ensure you don't over roast the bird.
+ Rest: After roasting, let your bird rest for a minimum of 30 minutes under a foil tent. This allows all the moisture to seep back into the turkey, and your patience will be rewarded with a super juicy bird.

We also talked to the head chef at what is, arguably, L.A.'s coolest property, Flamingo Estate for her favorite holiday turkey recipe -- and she did not disappoint.

Flamingo Estate is the kind of place you think only exists in movies -- rambling orchards, impressive art collection, well-designed rooms that could tell decades of stories, plus a garden that now produces delivery boxes of fresh bread, fruit, veggies, candles and more. It's something of an obsession for those we know who've stumbled into what the Estate has to offer (and we love that they offer Lori Stern's insanely beautiful cookies!)

Here is Chef Ella Freyinger's version of the holiday bird roasted with the property's honey, fresh herbs, tamari and plenty of butter...

Flamingo Estate's Roasted Dry Brine Turkey

Ingredients:
1/3 cup Kosher Salt
1 12–14-lb. turkey
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
4 Tbsp. honey
4 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
6 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs rosemary
1 sprig oregano
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 garlic cloves, crushed

Instructions:
Place turkey on a wire rack set inside of a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the entire turkey making sure to get into all of the nooks and crannies. Some of the salt will fall into the baking sheet, which is fine. Place into the fridge, uncovered for at least 14 hours and up to 2 full days.

Remove the turkey from the rack and rinse the baking sheet, there will be liquid that pooled. Line the baking sheet with foil, making sure to get the rim as well. Place the turkey breast side up on the rack. Let sit at room temperature for 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 450*

Take 4 tablespoons of butter and gently pulling back the skin smooth the butter between the skin and the meat. For the butter to smooth evenly both the butter and turkey will need to be at room temperature. Tie the legs together using kitchen twine.  Add 1 cup water to the baking sheet, this will prevent the turkey drippings from burning to the pan.

Place turkey in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, rotate the pan and cook another 15 minutes.

Place the remaining butter, vinegar, honey, tamari, thyme, rosemary, oregano, black pepper and garlic in a small saucepot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the glaze has thickened. Reduce temperature to the lowest heat possible to keep the glaze from hardening.

Reduce the oven temp to 325*. Continue cooking the turkey, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes and rotating the turkey. If the bottom of the pan beings to dry, add ½ cup water. After 60 minutes begin checking he temperature of the turkey. An instant read thermometer inserted into the breast should read 150. The turkey will continue to cook as it rests.

Remove the turkey from the oven and allow to rest for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.  Reserve all the delicious dripping in the pan for gravy! Transfer to a cutting board and carve.

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