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A few lifestyle tweaks can help clear out mental clouds.

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What Mindfulness Does to Your Brain: The Science of Neuroplasticity

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30 Adorable and Fun Easter Gifts Kids Will Actually Want

Get Organized

I Literally Wrote the Book on Small-Space Living—and Here Are the Top 5 Organizing Lessons I Learned

9 Things Professional Organizers Swear by for Tidy Garages

7 Kitchen Cabinet Organizers That Will Magically Double Your Storage Space

6 Genius Organizing Ideas to Get Your Belongings Up Off the Floor

15 Shoe Storage Secrets Only the Pros Know

The 9 Best Hammocks for Lounging in the Sun

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Retirement

Money Made Simple: New Rules of Retirement

How to Envision Your Retirement (Even If It’s Years Away)

The Different Retirement Accounts You Should Know—and How to Figure Out Which One You Need

6 Delicious Matzo Pizza Ideas to Spice Up Your Passover Lunches //

Yes, You Can Spend Money While Still Working Toward Your Financial Goals—Here’s How

You’d Never Guess This Mid-Century Modern Decor Is From Amazon—and It Starts at Just $14

Shoppers Say This $4 Cream Makes Their Skin Look 10 Years Younger in 3 Days

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The 18 Best Robes for Women That Are Nothing Short of Spa-Worthy

Struggling With Brain Fog? Here’s How to Clear Your Head //

Cooking Hacks

How to Make Viral Baked Oats, the Healthy TikTok Breakfast Trend That's Basically Cake

Can't Find Feta Anywhere? It's Because Everyone on Earth Is Cooking This Viral Cheesy Pasta—Here's How

Yes, You Need to Try That Viral Quesadilla-Cooking Hack—Here’s How

This Viral TikTok Trick Will Change the Way You Roast Potatoes

8 Genius TikTok Food Hacks That Will Save You Tons of Time

How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home //

Reorganizing Your Fridge Is One of the Easiest Ways to Combat Food Waste—Here's How //

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Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your House?

I Shop Amazon for a Living—and I Want Everything From Its New Spa-Inspired Decor Collection

10 Weird but Effective Anti-Aging Ingredients for Your Skin //

Our Favorite Slipper Company Is Selling Sneakers Now—and They’re Just as Comfortable as You’d Expect

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Digital Etiquette

12 Essential Etiquette Rules to Follow Every Time You Join a Video Call

6 Things All Effective Work Emails Have in Common

Working Remotely? Here Are 10 Beauty Tips to Help You Look Your Best Over Video

7 Ingredients You Never Need to Make From Scratch (It Will Be Our Secret) //

Netflix Announces New Marie Kondo Series Sparking Joy Is Coming This Summer

6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

How to Grow Back Overplucked Eyebrows //

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The 10 Best Organizers You Can Buy at Target, According to the Pros

The Strange but Effective Way to Slice Crusty Bread (Professional Bakers Agree) //

Sleep Better

The Best Tools for Better Sleep, According to Real Simple Editors

How to Create the Ideal Bed for You

The Best Hybrid Mattresses for Every Type of Sleeper

The Best Pillows for Neck Pain, According to Customer Reviews

These Cooling Bed Sheets Are the Secret to a Sweat-Free Night—Here Are the 12 Best Sets

These Ultra-Flattering Leggings Made My Legs Look So Long, People Thought I Grew Taller

5 Common Room Layout Mistakes to Avoid, According to Feng Shui //

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The 6 Best Countertop Dishwashers for People Who Hate Doing Dishes

These Comfy Bras Had a 1,200-Person Waitlist Before They Were Even Available

7 Genius Ways to Keep Your Coffee Hot for Hours

7 Concrete Ways to Do Your Part for the Asian American Community Right Now

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National Women's Month

Add These Shows and Movies to Your Queue for Women's History Month

Inspiring Break-the-Glass-Ceiling Advice From Women Who’ve Already Done It

8 Black Women Who Are Changing The Future of Money

The Best Air Purifiers for Cleaner Air—Plus What to Look for When Buying One for Your Home

15 Shoe Storage Secrets Only the Pros Know

The IRS Says You Can Now Wait Until May 17 to File Your Taxes—but Should You? //

The Best Beauty Products to Buy for Spring, According to Our Beauty Director

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Yes, Silk Pillowcases Are Legit—Here Are the 8 Best for Smoother, Healthier Hair

The 10 Best Cordless Vacuums for Hardwood Floors, According to Thousands of Reviews

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6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

These Ultra-Flattering Leggings Made My Legs Look So Long, People Thought I Grew Taller

The 6 Best Countertop Dishwashers for People Who Hate Doing Dishes

These Comfy Bras Had a 1,200-Person Waitlist Before They Were Even Available

The Best Air Purifiers for Cleaner Air—Plus What to Look for When Buying One for Your Home

This Is Why Your Shower Drain Smells (Plus, How to Clean It) //

PSA: These 4 Types of Red Wine Are Actually Best Served Chilled, Says a Sommelier //

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The 35 Greatest Gifts for the Fitness Lover in Your Life

9 Creative Ways to Wear Fragrance for People Who Hate Spraying Perfume //

4 Ways to Buy a Used Car so You Don't End Up With a Money Pit //

The 12 Best Sectional Sofas for Every Budget

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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 10 Best Low-Light Houseplants That Are Easy to Take Care Of

8 Beauty Products I Swear by as a New Mom (and Recommend to All My Sleep-Deprived Friends)

Is It Bad to Wear a Sports Bra All Day, Every Day? We Asked Experts //

How Your Enneagram Type Determines Your Spending //

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Here’s When You Can See the Lyrid Meteor Shower in 2021

How to Keep Your House Clean—Naturally //

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The 21 Best Anti-Aging Neck Products for Smoother, Firmer Skin

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These Brilliant Storage Containers Totally Changed the Way I Freeze Leftovers

7 Energy-Packed Smoothies That Taste Just Like Milkshakes (We Swear) //

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This Electric Grout Cleaner Removes Years-Old Stains and Grime in Minutes, and It’s on Sale for $20

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The 11 Most Comfortable Home Office Chairs, According to Thousands of Reviews

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This Vitamin C Exfoliating Facial Promises Results in Just One Use, So We Tried It (and Took Photos)

Space of the Week: A Happy Reading Nook for Kids (and Kids at Heart)

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12 Whole Grain Breakfasts to Power Your Day

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These 16 Desks for Small Spaces Will Help You Kick Your Work-From-Couch Habit

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9 Recipes From the April 2021 Issue of Real Simple //

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