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Real Simple’s Best Time-Saving Tips

The 30 easy time-savers―of the thousands of tips we’ve published over the past 10 years―that readers (and staff) singled out as their favorites.

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“My Real Simple easy doughnuts recipe is tattered, torn, and covered with grease spots―that’s how much I love it. With little more than a can of biscuits, I can start our weekend with a hot, delicious treat.”

Amanda Cease
Dedham, Massachusetts

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