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5 Ways to Cope With Uncertainty

Here's how to cope—and take back some control—when faced with an ambiguous future.

Dealing With Uncertainty

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9 Short, Calming Breathing Exercises for Anxiety Relief

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How to Spot 6 Common Anxiety Symptoms (and What Might Be Causing Them)

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The Scientific Reason Why Showing Kindness Can Help Ease Anxiety

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8 Apps for Anxiety and Depression That Can Help You Manage Your Mood

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This 10-Year-Old Made 1,500 Art Kits for Kids in Shelters and Foster Care During the Pandemic

She found the perfect way to cheer up other kids stuck at home.

The Crafting Community Has United to Make Millions of Face Masks for Essential Workers

The more masks the merrier.

A New Google Search Filter Helps COVID-19 Frontline Workers Find Affordable Hotel Rooms

Going home between shifts isn’t an option for many pandemic responders. Thankfully, this new Google feature recently launched to ease the stress of finding alternative lodging.

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Walmart’s Revolutionary Partnership Is Making Designer Brands More Affordable Than Ever

This $20 Carpet Sweeper Is the Next Best Thing to a Vacuum

8 Hot-Air Hairbrushes to Score a Salon-Worthy Blowout at Home

This New Casabella Mop Revolutionized My Cleaning Routine

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9 Genius Ways to Use Up a Bottle of Barbecue Sauce

5 Things You Should Never Store in the Basement—Plus 5 You Can Video //

5 Little Touches That Will Make Your Home Look "Finished"

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All About Face Masks

How to Do Your Makeup If You'll Be Wearing a Face Mask

The world is adapting to the normalcy of face masks—here’s how your beauty routine can too.

Need a Cloth Face Mask? Here's Where to Buy Them Right Now

Many retailers now stock the new essentials.

The 3 Most Common Face Mask Mistakes People Make

Follow these guidelines to maximize the protection of your homemade face mask.

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Three Delicious Ways to Use Your Leftover Tortillas

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Kitchen Storage Using Wall Space Video //

Get Grilling

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

19 Surprising Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

The Ultimate Guide to Grilling Vegetables

How to Clean a Grill

16 Mouthwatering BBQ Side Dishes

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Understanding the Difference Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Can Help You Develop Healthier Habits

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This $15 Gadget Makes Homemade Ice Cream in Just 10 Minutes

6 Genius Ways You Can Use Your Instant Pot for Meal Prep

31 Hostess Gifts That Actually Feel Special

Must-Know Tips for Styling Bangs You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

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Financial Planning for Uncertainty

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.

How to Make Charitable Giving Part of Your Budget

Budget for regular charitable donations, and your giving will become so much more intentional—and more consistent.

The CARES Act Has Changed 401k Withdrawal Rules—Here’s What You Need to Know

Think (and do your research) before you act.

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This 4-Ingredient Cookie Dough Bread Doesn't Need Flour, Yeast, or Sugar

Meet the Designers We’re Partnering With for the 2020 Real Simple Home

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The 6 Best Places to Buy Outdoor Patio Furniture Online Video //

12 Sheet Pan Dinners You’ve Got to Try ASAP

Take Back Your Space

How to Declutter Every Room in Your Home—Fast

9 Rules for Decluttering Your Kitchen For Good

The 30-by-70-Inch Kitchen Storage Space You’re Probably Not Using (but Should!)

4 Genius Organization Ideas to Steal From This Tiny Laundry Room

5 Brilliant Organization Ideas to Steal From the Tidiest Closets

How to Paint Your Own Gallery Wall Art—Even If You’re a Complete Beginner

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10 Breezy White Dresses to Wear All Summer Long

How to Store Books Properly So They Last Forever Video //

43 Fun Things to Do This Summer While You’re Social Distancing Video //

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Boost Your Curb Appeal

5 Fail-Proof Plant Combinations for a Gorgeous Front Yard

You can't go wrong with these flawless recipes for a beautiful garden.

5 Incredibly Easy Steps to Sprucing Up Your Front Door in One Day

For almost-instant curb appeal.

5 Easy-to-Grow, Flowering Plants to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Get your front yard ready for summer.

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7 Expert Home Staging Tips You Can Do Yourself

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5 Ways to Train Your Brain for Lifelong Mental Fitness

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A New Apple iOS Update Will Make It Easier to Unlock Your Phone Wearing a Mask

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We Tested 32 Timesaving Beauty Sticks—Here Are the 6 Best

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Sephora Just Launched a Tool for Budgeting Your Beauty Purchases

3 Steel-Cut Oats Recipes That Go Beyond Breakfast

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Five Rubber Band Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier Video //

5 Foods That Will Help You Feel Relaxed Right Now, According to an RD

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This Amazing Skincare Set Has Changed the Look and Feel of My Skin in Barely a Month Video //

This Engraved, Professional-Level Knife Is the Perfect Gift for Dads Who Love to Cook

This Floss Is So Great That I Actually Started Flossing Every Day

These Are the Best Hair Products of All Time, According to Top Hairstylists

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We Tried 47 Pastas—These Are the 6 Best

I Tried At-Home Laser Hair Removal, Here's What Happened

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