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12 Plants That Will Attract Monarch Butterflies to Your Yard
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10 Annual Flowers Deers Hate—but Your Garden Will Love

Fresh Picks
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12 Summer Hosting Essentials My Grandparents Have Used for Decades of Entertaining
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Stop Overpacking—These Space-Saving Travel Finds Are All You Need, and They’re Under $30
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Kate Spade's $419 Leather Tote Can Easily Hold Your Work Laptop—and It's Now $169

Summer Vibes
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77% of All Sunscreen Products Fall Short of Standards, According to New Study—but Many Derms Disagree
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7 Things to Toss Before Summer
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Color Analysis Is Everywhere Right Now—Here’s How to Tell If You’re a Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall
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7 Ways Garden Experts Keep Their Zinnias Thriving All Summer Long
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Now’s the Time to Plant Potted Hydrangeas—Here’s How to Get It Right, According to Gardeners
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I’m a Hot Sleeper and This One Bedding Swap Keeps Me From Overheating Every Summer

Get Tidy
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5 Things Cleaning Pros Do Every Week to Keep Their Homes Spotless (With Less Work)

Eat Well
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6 Science-Backed Reasons to Eat More Cauliflower
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Why Papaya Is So Good for You, According to Nutrition Experts
Breakfast from Fresh Natural Yogurt with Homemade Granola and Blueberries in Glass Jars on Light Pink Background
5 Afternoon Snacks That’ll Keep You Full Until Dinner

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Gardening Guide
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You Could Be Planting the Wrong Type of Tomato for Your Garden—Here's How Experts Pick the Right Kind
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Hummingbirds Can’t Resist This Flower—Here’s Why Experts Recommend It for Your Garden
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The '3-5-8 Rule' Is Every Florist's Secret to Creating Stunning Flower Arrangements
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12 Plants You Should Never Grow Next to Each Other, According to a Horticulturist
A bed of flowering turkey carnations along a slatted walkway in front of tomato plants and capucine and marigolds
15 Best Companion Plants That Will Help Your Tomatoes Grow Better (and Tastier)
Beautiful lavender bush close-up against the background of a large stone and pine bark chips.
Mediterranean Gardens Are the Drought-Resistant Trend That’s Easy to Recreate at Home
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8 Drought-Tolerant Vegetables That Take Care of Themselves

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We Tested 83 Cordless Vacuums: Here Are the 5 Best for Every Budget
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These Air Purifiers Are The Ones That Actually Kept Our Air Clean
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Is Your Iron on Its Last Leg? It’s Time to Try One of the 5 Best Clothes Steamers Instead

Healthy Living
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7 Drinks That Hydrate Just as Well as Water (Maybe Even Better)

Fresh Beauty & Style
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We Asked Experts How Often You Should Wash Your Face—and They All Said the Same Thing
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Dua Lipa attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City.
Sculptural Hair Is the Breakout Beauty Trend of 2025—Here's How to Do It Yourself
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Recession Nails Are Here—Here's How to Save Money Without Giving Up Your Manicures
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7 Most Flattering Hair Colors for Cool Skin Tones
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How to Tell Your Stylist You Don’t Love Your Hair—Without Making It Awkward
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Are Gel Pedicures Really Worth It? Here's What Nail Pros Want You to Know

Dinner Ideas
Berry Baked Oatmeal
I'm a Food Editor and I Always Make These 5 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
Succulent Chicken Breast Caesar Salad
10 Shortcut Ingredients from Costco for Quick, Delicious Meals
Real Simple Easy Dinner Recipe: Grilled Onion Patty Melts
Shaved Onion Patty Melts
30 mins