📋 The Checklist: Fall leaves and must-have skincare

It's fall, even if it doesn't feel like it. [The Checklist Logo]( Fall is a state of mind It’s officially fall — for real this time. Although maybe where you live it’s “fall.” And if you couldn’t tell from the plethora of pre-season autumn content I’ve already shared, I’m ecstatic. Whether you’re ready to pumpkin-spice-ify your life or you’re autumn’s version of a grinch, be sure to [bookmark our guide to fall](. We’ll have everything you need for tailgates, fall fashion, maintaining your lawn, and Halloween, of course. Have some apple cider and watch a fall-themed movie this weekend. Sara Beth Bolin Staff Writer, Newsletters Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Photo by Getty Images / kali9 / Reviewed Buying furniture? Read this first. If you’re looking to refresh your dining table, sectional, or bedframe anytime soon, you may want to start shopping earlier than you think. The past two years of shutdowns due to COVID and natural disasters have put a major strain on the supply chain, especially when it comes to furniture. Sometimes, buyers have waited months for their purchases to arrive. But this doesn’t have to be you. When you’re furniture shopping, there are a few things we recommend so you’re not stuck without any chairs in your house. Go to a store (yes, a real-life store with real humans) and talk to a sales associate about possible delays. Plan accordingly — we’re talking at least three months out from when you want your new furniture. And stay open-minded while you shop. [Read More]( Make This You don’t have to be a barista at a very-good-but-slightly-pretentious coffee shop to get a decent shot of espresso. Our experts have the best tips to make espresso at home, so you can throw one in an americano, a latte, or an espresso martini at a moment’s notice. [Read More]( TOOLS: [Espresso machine]( [Burr grinder]( (here’s [our favorite]( [Scale]( [Coffee beans]( A [tamper]( A set of [demitasse glasses]( (optional) STEPS: - Prep the beans - Grind the beans - Distribute and tamp - Prep the machine - Lock the portafilter in the machine - Run the machine - Swirl and taste CAN'T-MISS DEALS # Self-Care Sunday Nourishing Face Mask Deal Price: $38 | Usual Price: $48 Keep your skin in tip-top shape with a nutrient-packed face mask from Tula. Filled with ceramides, probiotic extracts, and superfoods, this face mask will keep your skin looking its best throughout the colder months, and use code SAVE20 for 20% off. [BUY FROM Tula]( # Day Pack Medium Backpack Deal Price: $149 | Usual Price: $298 Get a chic twist on a classic backpack with a backpack from Kate Spade. The sleek design holds everything you need while pulling together all your fall outfits. And you can get it for half off. [BUY FROM Kate Spade]( # RENPHO Smart Scale Deal Price: $20 | Usual Price: $35 For keeping up with our fitness goals, [we love this scale]( from Renpho. With quick and accurate measurements, plus an app with extra info and integration, you know you’re getting the right reading every time. [BUY FROM Amazon]( # Get a Sam’s Club membership for practically free Looking to save big on bulk buys? Grab a Sam’s Club membership for virtually no cost. When you sign up for $45, you’ll get $45 dollars off your first purchase. [Join Sam's Club]( [Placeholder] WIN A $250 GIFT CARD What would you add to your wardrobe if you had a little extra money? We're giving away two $250 Nordstrom gift cards, so let's find out. [Enter to win]( between now and Sept. 30. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2022 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](