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The 20 Best Organizing Tips We’ve Learned Over the Past 20 Years

As Real Simple celebrates its 20th anniversary, we're taking a look back at the most life-changing organizing tricks we've discovered over the years.

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Back to School in Uncertain Times

How to Prepare Your Kids to Go Back to School During Coronavirus

Here’s how you can manage an altered school day when kids go back to class this year.

The Fall Semester Is Weeks Away: Here's What College Students and Families Should Consider Before Heading Back to School

Colleges across the country are doing remote learning or enacting new social distancing rules. Here’s what to think about before making a final decision for the coming academic year.

How to Manage Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety During All This Uncertainty

When worries over the coming school year seem to fly through the roof, turn to these expert tips for helping the whole family to feel more relaxed.

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I Designed My Own Ergonomic Furniture and I’m Never Going Back

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Don't Pass on Potatoes

The Best Potatoes to Use for Each of Your Favorite Tater Recipes

The 5 Commandments of Potato Salad Perfection

12 Easy Potato Recipes That Prove Why They're Comfort Food's Finest Vegetable

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Potatoes Are Much More Nutritious Than You Think—and Not Just the Peel

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Summer Beauty Tips

How to Prevent—and Reverse—Summer Hair Damage

Heat, chlorine, sun, and seawater can all wreak havoc on your locks.

6 Spots You’re Probably Forgetting When You Apply Sunscreen

Don’t feel the burn—make sure these commonly missed areas get the sun protection they need.

How to Prep Your Skin Before, During, and After a Beach Day

Applying sunscreen alone isn’t enough.

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This Cat Litter Doesn't Just Prevent Stinky Odors, It Actually Makes My Bathroom Smell Good

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Safe Travels

A Work-cation Could Be the Cabin Fever Cure You’ve Been Waiting For

Remote work may seem more enticing with a beach view, but is a work-cation worth the risks?

6 Doctor-Approved Tips for Staying Virus-Free While Renting an Airbnb

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5 Common-Sense Safety Rules to Follow When Traveling by Uber

Be smart and considerate during all upcoming trips.

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