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8 Things Lavender Oil Can Do for You—Besides Help You Sleep
Bright pink triumph tulip, tulipa Memphis in flower.
8 Fast-Growing Evergreen Shrubs That'll Liven Up Your Garden

Fresh Picks
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Quince’s European Linen Sheets Are Worth the Hype—and the Only Set I’ll Sleep In
Libin Wide Leg Dress Pants, NYDJ Trouser Pants In Stretch Linen and GRAPENT Wide Leg Pants on a blue gradient background
I’m 5-Feet Tall, and These are the 12 Petite Dress Pants I’m Shopping for Spring
Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment, CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream and REVLON One-Step Hair Dryer on a pink gradient background
Amazon's Summer Beauty Sale Starts Soon—and We Found 25 Early Deals to Shop Now

Signs of Spring
Delicate hands showcase a stylish green manicure featuring long, polished nails, harmoniously placed among lush eucalyptus leaves and a soft green backdrop.
Sage Green Is the Most Popular Nail Color This Season—Here Are 12 Designs You'll Want to Copy ASAP
Fresh cantaloupe melon slices for dessert.
6 Foods That Could Make Your Seasonal Allergies Worse
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Why You Need to Clean Your Gardening Tools—and How to Do It Right
Craftsman's tools and workshop inside an organized garage
How to Deep Clean Your Garage in 6 Simple Steps
Fertilizer to pour in hands
Do You Really Need to Fertilize Your Outdoor Plants? Experts Share When It’s Worth It
hydrangea mistakes
7 Mistakes That Are Keeping Your Hydrangeas From Thriving

Get Organized
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7 Hacks That Will Keep Your Small Entryway Clutter-Free

Eat Well
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11 Foods Women Over 50 Should Eat for Better Health
Butter on a tray
Margarine vs. Butter: What's the Actual Difference?
Bread salad with tomatoes and rocket, salad dressing in bottle - stock photo
The 6 Healthiest Salad Dressings You Can Find at the Supermarket

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Gardening Guide
Raised garden beds with plants in vegetable garden.
A 'Potager Garden' Is Perfect for Anyone Who Wants to Start Growing Their Own Food
Weeds growing in grass against a blue sky that has light fluffy clouds.Take a look at my LIGHTBOXES of other related images.
Does Baking Soda Really Kill Weeds? Here's What a Turf Expert Says
Orange fruits with blue sky
6 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You Can Easily Grow in Your Own Backyard
European peony, or Common peony (Paeonia officinalis)
10 Long-Blooming Perennial Flowers for Endless Color Through Spring and Summer
crepe myrtle
10 Fast-Growing Trees That Will Give Your Home Natural Privacy
Beautiful summer garden flower border with Echinacea purpurea, Rudbeckia yellow coneflower
10 Full-Sun Perennial Flowers That Are Colorful and Incredibly Easy to Grow
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Celebrate Our 25th Birthday With Our All-Time Favorite Tips, Recipes, and Advice

Tested and Approved by Us
The Kenmore DS4030 Cordless Stick Vacuum with EasyReach Wand cleaning a rug in a living room
We Tested 83 Cordless Vacuums: Here Are the 5 Best for Every Budget
The Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier on a wooden floor in a home setting
These Air Purifiers Are The Ones That Actually Kept Our Air Clean
The Proctor Silex Compact 2-in-1 Garment Steamer/Iron on a table
Is Your Iron on Its Last Leg? It’s Time to Try One of the 5 Best Clothes Steamers Instead

Healthy Living
sunshine over flower field
4 Morning Habits Dietitians Swear By—and They Have Nothing to Do With Food

Fresh Beauty & Style
Ralph Lauren Spring 1991 Ready to Wear Fashion Show Model Christy Turlington (Photo by Fairchild Archive/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images)
The Christy Cut Is a Modern Take on the Bowl Cut—Here's How to Get the Look
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: A guest wears green pants, dress, pink coat outside Dennis Basso during New York Fashion Week on February 11, 2025 in New York City.
9 Outfit Color Combos That Work Surprisingly Well Together
Squoval-Nail-Design french manicure
11 Squoval Nail Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Manicure
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 06: Lucy Hale attends the Jury welcome lunch during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at Tribeca Grill on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
Medium Length Hair Doesn't Have to Be Awkward—These 8 Haircuts Are Proof
pastel french tip pedicure
11 Cute Spring Pedicure Ideas to Welcome Sandal Season
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Color Theory Can Help You Pick Your Best Hair Color—Here's How

Dinner Ideas
Real Simple May 2025 Brunch Recipe: Savory Greek Yogurt Biscuits
Greek Yogurt Biscuits Recipe, Ready in Under an Hour
50 mins
Real Simple May 2025 Brunch Recipe: Spring Leaf Salad
This Spring Leaf Salad Is as Pretty as It Is Delicious
35 mins
Roasted young whole colorful carrot with herbs served on plate over white background. Top view
My Simple Trick for the Best Roasted Carrots