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How to Take the Perfect Bath, According to Science

Get the most out of every soak with these easy pro tips.

A Better Bath

How to Make a DIY Bath Bomb Without the Harmful Chemicals

7 Shower Plants to Turn Your Bathroom Into an Oasis

13 Products This Beauty Editor Swears by for the Perfect Bath

4 Beneficial Uses for Epsom Salt—and One You Should Always Avoid

Today's Must-Reads

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CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Mask Wearing on Outdoor Transit Hubs, Public Transportation

Father's Day

11 Great Netflix Movies to Watch With Dad on Father's Day

33 Best Gifts for Dads Who Never Have a Wish List

29 Father’s Day Gifts Your Dad Will Truly Appreciate

4 Ways to Adopt Regenerative Agriculture in Your Own Garden

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Get Grilling

14 Grilling Hacks That Will Make You Look Like a Pro

7 Tips From Professional Chefs That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Griller

The 7 Mistakes You’re Making When Grilling, According to a Pro

19 Surprising Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

6 Simple Steps to Grilling the Best, Juiciest Burgers Ever

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Buy Nothing Groups

The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Paint Projects //

5 Tips for Summer Backyard Entertaining on a Budget

8 Genius Products to Get You Through a Heat Wave

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Call Your Colorist-These 8 Hair Colors Are Trending for Summer 2021

Being Broke Is What Made Me Really Good With Money

Summer Vacation

5 Unforgettable Regional Road Trips You Have to Try This Summer

6 Romantic Trips for Couples to Take the Second It's Safe to Travel Again

In Happy News, Visiting Family Is the Top Travel 'Trend' for Summer 2021

A Truly Spillproof Rug, the Perfect Gift for On-the-Go Dads, and More Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

If You're a Hot Sleeper, You Need This Under-$50 Cooling Body Pillow in Your Life

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The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Wood for Furniture

How to Invest in LGBTQ Causes //

10 Ways to Cut Down Your Family's Waste-and Beautify Your Home in the Process //

I'm a Food Writer, and This Is the Gift I'm Giving My Dad for Father's Day

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Outdoor Living

Space of the Week: How to Make Your Patio Feel Like a Vacation Destination

7 Ways to Get Your Deck and Patio Clean Before Summer

5 Ways to Rid Your Porch or Patio of Bugs All Summer Long

6 Ways to Make Your Patio as Cozy and Comfortable as Your Living Room

How to Clean Canvas Patio Furniture and Pillows so They Look Brand New

5 Stylish Tiny House Plans We're Coveting Right Now //

Check Your Freezer: The USDA Says These Frozen Breaded Chicken Products May Be Contaminated With Salmonella //

How Often You Should Wash Your Towels-and How to Do It, According to Experts //

Amazon Is Basically Giving Out Free Money for People to Spend During Prime Day

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Utilitarian Jumpsuits Are the Hottest Summer Office Trend-Here Are the 14 Best

How to Cook With Kelp, Kale's Sea-Based Best Friend //

Smart Investing

5 Investment Ideas Outside of the Stock Market

10 Ways to Start Investing With Just $100

6 Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

How to Choose an LGBTQ-Inclusive Financial Professional //

Feet Killing You? These Common Causes of Foot Pain Could Be to Blame //

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Healthy Living

7 Science-Backed Secrets to Healthy Longevity

Shaking Up Your Same-Old Routine Is Good for Your Brain, According to Science

7 Consistent Habits of People Who Age Well

6 Simple Yoga Stretches That Melt Away Muscle Tension

A Morning Self-Care Routine to Start Your Day Off Right

Grilled Sriracha Pork Chops With Sesame Smashed Cucumbers

Grilled Lamb Flatbread

You Can Customize Your Own Leggings for as Little as $34 on Amazon-and They're Perfect for Summer

Weddings Are Back in Full Force-Here's How to Avoid Overspending as an Overbooked Wedding Guest //

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This Cooling Bamboo Blanket Is a 'Game Changer' for Hot Summer Nights-and It's Just $28

Angel Trumpet Is the Mesmerizing-but Toxic-Flower You Should Know About

Pride Month

How to Choose an LGBTQ-Inclusive Financial Professional

13 New LGBTQIA+ Books That Are Perfect for Pride Month Reading (and Beyond)

10 LGBTQIA+ Movies to Stream Now to Celebrate Pride

How to Create a Streamlined Tea and Coffee Station //

These Job Perks Are Basically Free Money //

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15 Top-Rated Black Leggings That Are So Comfortable, You'll Never Want to Take Them Off

Hot Sleepers Are Ditching Their Pillows for This Cooling Set From Amazon

Amazon Shoppers Love This $12 Over the Door Organizer

10 Outdoor String Lights That Will Instantly Dress Up Your Backyard

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Smart Finds

A Low Smoke Fire Pit for Late Summer Nights—and 5 More Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

You Can Now Buy Real Simple Handbags on QVC

This Mop Removes Dirt and Bacteria Using Only Water—And My Floors Have Never Been Cleaner

This Sleek Aluminum Patio Furniture Sold Out in 48 Hours—but Now It’s Finally Back in Stock

The $30 TikTok Hack for Freeing Up Space in Tiny Living Rooms

Ask a Beauty Editor: Can Eye Cream Double as Moisturizer (and Vice Versa)? //

11 Dad Shows on Netflix to Binge-Watch on Father's Day //

Get $560 Worth of Award-Winning Beauty Products-for Just $45

The Pandemic Has Impacted Our Friendships-and Here's Why That's OK //

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17 Netflix Christmas Movies You Can Watch Right Now //

This Fan-Favorite Nursing Sleep Bra Feels Like You're Wearing Absolutely Nothing

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How Cryptocurrency Impacts the Environment-and Some Sustainable Choices to Make Instead //

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Space of the Week: These Stylish, Quick-Ship Cabinets Give IKEA Kitchens Some Serious Competition

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Biodynamic Wine: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why People Are Buying It //

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Restorative Yoga Is All About Relieving Stress With Gentle Stretches-Here Are 6 Beginner Poses to Try //

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Everything You Need to Know About Phased Retirement //

5 Ways to Eat More Kale When You Don't Want a Salad //

6 Best-Fitting T-Shirts, According to Real Simple Editors

You Only Have One Day Left to Shop Nordstrom's Comfiest Bras for Up to 60% Off

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25 Radish Recipes to Add Zing to Your Life

5 Tips to Find Affordable Therapy //

The 39 Best Gifts You Can Buy for the Baker in Your Life

4 Ways to Cope With Invasive, Racing Thoughts //

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10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Kitchen Remodel //

How to Regain Your Financial Footing When Life Gives You Lemons //