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Summer Vacation

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Spring Cleaning

How to Spring Clean Your Entire House Without Harsh Chemicals

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Raspberry Jam Waffles

Raspberry-Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Chickpea Veggie Burgers

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Golden Corn and Tofu Curry

BBQ Chicken With Slaw

Room Makeovers

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Buttery Shrimp With Marinated White Beans

Grilled Steaks With Potato Skewers

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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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Planning for the Future

How to Prepare for Any Financial Shift

7 Things First-Time Home Buyers Wish They Knew

Genius Strategies for Raising Kids Who Are Smart About Money—Starting at Age 4

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5 Quick Paint Touch-Ups That Can Transform the Entire Room //

The Right Paint Finish Can Actually Help Your Home Look Cleaner—Here's How //

Put the Paring Knife Down—This $8 Strawberry Huller Works So Much Better

This Multi-Use Beverage Chiller Is the Quickest Way to Make Iced Coffee at Home

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Mastering Meal Prep

7 Pre-Made 'Shortcut' Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs

24 Genius Kitchen Shortcuts Real Simple Food Editors Swear By

5 Simple Meal Prep Tricks That Will Save You Tons of Time in the Kitchen

The 6 Best Box Fans Money Can Buy, According to Reviewers

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How I Paid Off $100K in Student Loans //

Everything You Need to Know About Child Support //

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This Genius Amazon Feature Helped Me Piece Together My Dream Living Room for Free

Green Your Clean

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

How to Make Homemade Cleaning Spray Out of Orange Peels

5 Design Choices That Make Your Home Easier to Clean

The 9 Best Portable Air Conditioners to Use This Summer, According to Customer Reviews

Stop Buying Loofahs and Invest in This ‘Magic’ Skin-Sloughing Towel

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9 Pretty Pothos Plants That Are (Almost) Impossible to Kill //

36 Great Gifts for Men (Even the Pickiest Guy Will Appreciate)

10 Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow Indoors //

A Grill Caddy for Better Barbecues, a More Sustainable Paper Towel, and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

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A Grill Caddy for Better Barbecues, a More Sustainable Paper Towel, and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

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

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Try This Easy Natural Everyday Makeup Routine (That Never Feels Cakey) //

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