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* In this weekend’s edition of Inner Vision we share travel packing tips from a couple who’ve lived out of carry-on luggage for six years straight, show how anyone can make sushi the easy way, and spotlight how our cognitive biases shape almost every decision we make.
After considering nearly three dozen Christmas tree stands and testing five in the past four years, the Krinner Tree Genie XXL is the best due to its stability, simplicity, and ease of use.
After 60 hours of researching lights and testing 20 strands, we’ve decided that our pick is the GE Energy Smart Colorite LED Miniature Lights set (available in 50-bulb or 100-bulb strands).
After 30 hours spent researching artificial Christmas trees and seeing dozens in person, we think National Tree Company’s 7½-foot Feel-Real Downswept Douglas Fir with dual-color LED lights is the best choice.
* In this weekend’s edition of Inner Vision we pull back the curtain hiding the invisible costs of free shipping, give you tips to help encrypt your entire life in less than an hour, and share a simple organizing trick that should rid your closet of clutter.
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