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10 Ideas to Turn a Boring Backyard Into a Summer Oasis (No Pool Necessary)

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The Discontinued Trader Joe’s Products We All Miss Most
Not all good things come to an end, but did the Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Thins really have to?
This Is When You Should Buy Furniture—Including Outdoor or Patio Furniture—to Get the Best Deals
Discounts are all in the timing.
9 Ultra-Cooling Summer Essentials Real Simple Editors Swear By
From powerful fans to breathable bed sheets (and even a giant rainbow sprinkler!), here's how we're staying cool this summer.

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I Tested Amazon’s Best-Selling Tower Fan and Now I Get Why It’s So Popular
Nearly 10,000 Amazon Shoppers Agree These Breathable Sheets Keep Them Sweat-Free All Night
This Vacuum-Mop Hybrid Cuts My Cleaning Time in Half—and It's on Sale
I'm a Hot Sleeper, and This Ultra-Comfortable Mattress Topper Keeps Me Cool on Hot Summer Nights
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Writer Jacquelyn Mitchard Tells Us Her Most Embarrassing Moment
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Cute Hairstyles for School That Will Actually Save You Time in the Morning
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Safe Travels

How to (Safely) Take a Road Trip During Coronavirus
While there’s still risk, road tripping might be your safest option if you want to venture away from home. Here’s how to do it safely.
The Healthy Road Trip Snacks You'll Want to Tote Everywhere This Summer
All of the noshing with none of the vending machine sugar crash.
Google Maps Launched 5 New COVID-Related Features to Help You Safely Navigate the Outside World
These timely app updates have your safety (and sanity) in mind.
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Anonymous Wine Fairies Across the Country Are Leaving Wine on People's Doorsteps Video //
Sad News: Bed Bath & Beyond Will Close 200 Stores Over the Next 2 Years
How Smart Should Your Home Be?
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The Healthy Road Trip Snacks You'll Want to Tote Everywhere This Summer
Supermarkets Still Don't Know What to Do with Their Salad Bars
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Fire Up the Grill!

Grilled Salsa Is the Perfect Summer Party Starter—Here’s How to Make It
These Affordable, Alternative Cuts of Meat Are Great for Grilling (and Widely Available)
We Found the Best—and Weirdest—Way to Keep Fish From Sticking to the Grill
19 Surprising Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill
Grilled Potatoes Are the Perfect Summer Side—but There's One Key Step Everyone Misses When Making Them
5 Genius Hands-Free Finds to Keep You Safer While Out and About
5 Signs Your Hand Sanitizer Isn't Really Effective
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We Asked Dermatologists to Recommend the Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin Video //
This Is When You Should Buy Furniture—Including Outdoor or Patio Furniture—to Get the Best Deals Video //
The Discontinued Trader Joe’s Products We All Miss Most
7 Scalp Scrubs for Cleaner, Dandruff-Free Hair Video //
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Life After Quarantine

Potlucks Are on Pause—Here’s How to Serve Individual Portions (Without Driving Yourself Insane) This Summer
Safety first, folks.
Offices Are Changing: Here’s What to Expect When Yours Reopens
Few things are certain, but the consensus among our experts? Offices are going to look very different.
How to Safely Host Guests This Summer
Here's how to socialize while social distancing.
6 Types of Goat Cheese Every Fromage Fan Should Know Video //
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10 Best Places to Buy Custom Wall Art Video //
How to Make the Most of a Virtual House (or Apartment) Tour
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12 Best Curly Hair Products to Transform Your Next Wash Day
Fun Back-to-School Supplies Your Kids Need During Coronavirus
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Pick the Right Paint

7 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Picking Paint Colors
7 Timeless Paint Colors You Will Never Regret
11 Painting Tools You Need (and 5 You Don’t), According to a Paint Pro
7 Colorful Kitchens That Will Inspire You to Pick Up a Paintbrush
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets, in 7 Doable Steps
12 Back-to-School Traditions You’ll Want to Steal
How to Save Money on a New Mattress
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These Are the Most Popular Cloth Face Masks on Amazon Video //
I Tested Amazon’s Best-Selling Tower Fan and Now I Get Why It’s So Popular Video //
I'm a Hot Sleeper, and This Ultra-Comfortable Mattress Topper Keeps Me Cool on Hot Summer Nights
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Financial Planning for Uncertainty

Here’s How to Budget During Coronavirus, Whether You’ve Lost a Job or Want to Prepare for the Future
The world has changed: Your budget should, too.
Having Debt Doesn’t Mean Your Financial Future Is Ruined: Here’s How to Manage It
Debt can be a strain both on your finances and your confidence, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Finally: Here’s How to Create a Budget You Can Really, Truly Stick To
Learn how to budget now, and you’ll thank yourself later.
How to Pick a Perfectly Ripe Peach
What You Absolutely Must Know About Payday Loans Before You Get One
12 Ways to Maximize a Tiny Dorm Room—Without Blowing Your Budget
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