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Summer Vacation

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Spring Cleaning

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Room Makeovers

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Good News: Vaccinated People Can (Mostly) Put Away Their Masks //

College Can Cost Anywhere From $26K to $55K Per Year—Here's How to Start Saving Now //

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Eat Like a Climatarian

Eat Like a Climatarian for a Healthy Planet and a Healthy You

These Plant-Based Recipes by Jane Goodall (Yes, That Jane Goodall) Aim to Change the World, One Bite at a Time

The 5 Best Foods for the Environment—and the 5 Worst

Eating Like a Climatarian Means Eating Less Beef

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How to Declutter Every Room in Your Home—Fast

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How to Organize Your Closet in 30 Minutes Flat //

Doing Household Chores Can Help Your Brain Stay Younger and Healthier for Longer, Study Suggests //

Planning for the Future

How to Prepare for Any Financial Shift

7 Things First-Time Home Buyers Wish They Knew

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This Cooling Blanket Keeps Users ‘Magically Cool,’ Even During Heat Waves

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Mastering Meal Prep

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Zara Just Launched an Eco-Conscious, Inclusive New Makeup Line

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Why 2020 Was the Year I Finally Started Investing in My Retirement

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Green Your Clean

10 All-Natural, Homemade Cleaning Solutions to Scrub Every Inch of Your Home

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Smart Finds

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These Aloe-Infused Pajamas Are So Cooling, They Almost Feel Icy to the Touch

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This Internet-Famous Food Chopper Is Exactly What’s Missing from Your Kitchen

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