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11 Clever (and Incredibly Easy) Ways to Make Your Favorite Mashed Potato Recipe Even More Delicious

These mashed potato upgrades give your favorite spud sides a delicious twist.

Perfect Potatoes

I Just Discovered Melting Potatoes and I’m Officially Serving Them With Everything

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12 Easy Potato Recipes That Prove Why They're Comfort Food's Finest Vegetable

Types of potatoes - the best potato for mashed potatoes and more

The Best Potatoes to Use for Each of Your Favorite Tater Recipes

Potatoes Are Much More Nutritious Than You Think—and Not Just the Peel

Today’s Must-Reads

This Heavy Cream Substitute Is So Good You Won’t Notice the Difference

Avoid rushing out to the grocery store with these easy substitutes for heavy cream.

Here's How to Drink Less Alcohol—But Enjoy It Even More

Like so many things in life, when it comes to alcohol, less is more. Here are six practical tips for curbing your intake while increasing enjoyment.

There's a Nationwide Mason Jar Shortage and a Canning Craze Is To Blame

CNN reports on a nationwide Mason jar shortage.

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This $23 Space Heater Is Way More Powerful Than It Looks, According to Thousands of Amazon Shoppers

The 21 Best Advent Calendars for 2020

8 Affordable Amazon Products That Are Going Viral on TikTok

10 Coffee Table Accents on Amazon That Will Revamp Your Space—All Under $50

10 Clothing Pieces You Can Wear at Home That Will Never Wrinkle or Crease

Get Organized

We Got a Sneak Peek at the 2021 IKEA Catalog—Here Are 5 Organizers You Can Shop Now

The 5 Best Things to Stress-Organize—Plus 2 to Skip

How to Declutter Every Room in Your Home—Fast

Here’s How to Clean Your Paper Clutter for Good, According to Marie Kondo

The 5 Best Things to Organize While You’re Stuck Inside

This Balance Board From Amazon Makes Standing Desks Way More Comfortable

6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

11 Clever (and Incredibly Easy) Ways to Make Your Favorite Mashed Potato Recipe Even More Delicious

There's a Nationwide Mason Jar Shortage and a Canning Craze Is To Blame

How to Get a Piece of Apple, Amazon, Tesla and Other Hot Stocks for Just $1

Here's How to Drink Less Alcohol—But Enjoy It Even More

Countdown to Halloween

Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and More of Your Favorite Halloween Movies Are Available on Disney+

Start streaming now, and you may be able to watch all of them before October 31.

This Year's Best Halloween Decor, From Classic to Frightfully Over-the-Top

Including lawn decor so good, it's scary.

These Are the Most Popular Halloween Candies in Every State

As October 31 inches closer, Halloween candy will be flying off the shelves. Find out the most popular Halloween candy in your state—the results might surprise you!

Sensitive Teeth Are an Actual Pain—and These 4 Habits Can Make It Worse //

14 Gifts for Plant Lovers That Go Above and Beyond More Plants

These Composting Mistakes Are Thwarting Your Good, Green Efforts

Over 8,000 Amazon Shoppers Use This Retractable Clothesline to Save Space //

How to Care for Your Leggings So They Last Longer

This Apple Punch Recipe Has All the Delicious Caramel Flavor—Without the Added Sugar

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The Tea on Tea

There Are Many Types of Healthy Tea, but These Are the 4 Dietitians Love Most

6 Heart-Healthy Reasons to Drink More Tea

If You Love Green Tea, We Have Great News for You

5 Chamomile Tea Benefits Your Body and Mind Need

Now Is a Great Time to Start Sipping Peppermint Tea—Here's Why

Amazon Shoppers Swear by This Hair Tools Holder to Keep Their Bathrooms Organized //

What Exactly Is ‘Green-Washing’—and Why Is It a Problem? //

It's Open Enrollment Time—Here's How You Can Make the Most of Your Benefit Options for a More Protected 2021

Hosting an Intimate Thanksgiving This Year? Here’s How to Cook the Perfect Small-Sized Turkey //

This Rose Oil Has Been Recommended to Me by Nearly Every Skincare Buff I Know //

4 Things to Do With Your Money Before the Year Ends //

Spotlight on Mindfulness

Mindfulness for Skeptics

You don’t need to locate your third eye or learn Sanskrit to practice mindfulness; you just need to pay very close attention. Sounds crazy, right? I used to think so, too.

What Mindfulness Does to Your Brain: The Science of Neuroplasticity

Practicing mindfulness consistently can change the way you think, feel, and act—because it can literally change your brain. Here's the science to prove it.

5 Everyday Routines That Are (Secretly) Perfect for Practicing Mindfulness

Time to turn off auto-pilot and be more present. How? Give these five daily moments the mindfulness treatment.

Fika Is the Soothing Swedish Coffee Culture Tradition We All Need in Our Lives Right Now //

The 13 Best Puffer Coats to Keep You Warm and Cozy All Winter //

I’ve Tried Countless Face Masks This Year, and These Are the 6 I Actually Like //

9 Unhealthy Coping Habits That End Up Hurting More Than Helping //

I Ditched My Pricey Candle Habit for This $8 Product //

53 Unique Gift Ideas for Women Who Have Everything

Smart Finds

6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

10 Clothing Pieces You Can Wear at Home That Will Never Wrinkle or Crease

8 Affordable Amazon Products That Are Going Viral on TikTok

10 Coffee Table Accents on Amazon That Will Revamp Your Space—All Under $50

This Balance Board From Amazon Makes Standing Desks Way More Comfortable

Friendsgiving Isn't Canceled—Here Are 10 Clever Tips for Hosting a Digital Holiday Dinner Party //

The 39 Greatest Gifts for the Fitness Lover in Your Life

The History of Thanksgiving Foods Will Totally Change the Way You Look at Your Holiday Table

These Handy Lids Will Turn Your Mason Jars into Food Storage Containers

The Inspiring Challenge That’s Helping Women All Over America Slash Their Spending

We Got a Sneak Peek at the 2021 IKEA Catalog—Here Are 5 Organizers You Can Shop Now //

Fall Travel Tips

How Holiday Travel Will Be Different This Year

From extra research to travel restrictions to COVID-19 testing, traveling this holiday season will come with even more hassles than usual—but clever planning can help you pull it off. Here’s what to be aware of.