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I Read Dozens of Books for Work—This Is My Must-Read for Summer
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4 Signs Your Plants Need Fertilizer ASAP

Fresh Picks
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Butter Yellow Shirts, Maxi Skirts, Shorts, and More to Match Your Butter Yellow Nails
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I Get Paid to Shop at Amazon, and Here Are the 8 Early Prime Day Deals I Can't Resist
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9 Podiatrist-Approved Summer Sandals From Birkenstock, Sketchers, Vionic, and More

Summer Vibes
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6 Plants You Should Deadhead in June for Nonstop Summer Blooms
Real Simple Recipe: Strawberry Clafoutis
Strawberry Clafoutis Is the Sweet, Custardy Treat to Make This Summer
1 hr 15 mins
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This Summer's Most Viral Nail Trend Looks Just Like Soft Serve Ice Cream
Real Simple Drink Recipe: Frozen Garibaldi
This Frozen Garibaldi Cocktail Tastes Like a Sip of Summer
10 mins
hard top ice cream chocolate sauce
14 Must-Have Trader Joe’s Items for Summer, According to Employees
Chill-able Red Wines
The Right Way to Drink Red Wine All Summer Long

Get Tidy
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Declutter Slowly with the 'Holding Zone' Method

Eat Well
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10 Travel-Friendly Snacks That Are Actually Good for You
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The One Snack That Helps Me Hit My Daily Fiber Goals
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Here's How Much Protein You Really Need as You Age

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Gardening Guide
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7 Cut-and-Come-Again Flowers That Will Keep Blooming All Summer Long
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Pro Gardeners Agree: This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do to Hydrangeas
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How to Identify Lawn Problems ASAP—Before Pests or Grass Diseases Take Over
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It's Not Too Late to Start a Summer Garden—Here's What to Plant Right Now
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5 Low-Maintenance Perennials That Thrive in Rock Gardens
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10 Most Annoying Garden Weeds Landscapers Loathe (Plus, How to Prevent Them)
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15 Vegetables You Should Always Plant Together

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
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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
Turmeric is used in a hot drink called Turmeric latte or Golden Milk that is made with milk, frequently coconut milk. The turmeric milk drink known as haldi ka doodh is a South Asian recipe. Sold in the US and UK, the drink known as Golden milk uses non-dairy milk and sweetener, and sometimes black pepper after the traditional recipe and may also use ghee.
Sipping Golden Milk at Bedtime Is the Centuries-Old Way to Fall Asleep Fast

Fresh Beauty & Style
Real Simple 2025 Smart Beauty Awards
We Tested Hundreds of Beauty Products This Year but Only These 25 Were Unanimous Favorites
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Jennifer Garner attends the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala at Pacific Design Center on November 09, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
Jennifer Garner’s New Blonde Hair Is Her Most Dramatic Look Yet
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Fruit Skin Manicures Are Set to Take Over Nail Salons This Summer
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Want to Go Lighter Without Committing to Bleach? Try 'Ghost Blonde' Hair
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The 8 Types of Office-Appropriate Shoes Every Woman Should Own
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How to Remove Unwanted Hair From Your Nipples, Face, Bikini Line, and More Awkward Spots

Dinner Ideas
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28 Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Meals in the Heat
Grilled Shrimp With Lemon Wedges on a White Serving Platter Against a Pale Pink Tablecloth
Easy Summer Entertaining Recipes for Outdoor Parties
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35 Cold Dinner Ideas That Are Perfect for Hot Evenings