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Why 'No Mow May' Is Bad for Your Lawn and Wildlife

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Kate Spade Outlet's Double-Discount Sale Has All the Mother's Day Gift Ideas You Need

Signs of Spring
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Selena Gomez Just Made “Naked Nails” the Go-To Manicure for Spring
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10 Beautiful Patio Ideas to Inspire Your Own Backyard Oasis
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Trader Joe's Just Released a New Gluten-Free Version of a Favorite Dessert
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9 Spring Handbag Trends Everyone’s Carrying Right Now
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Emily Blunt attends the 96th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.
Emily Blunt Just Wore the Prettiest Cherry Blossom Nail Color—And It Goes With Everything
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6 Fast-Growing Fruits You Can Plant Right Now—and Enjoy This Summer

Get Organized
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10 Things to Declutter From Your Garage That Are Taking Up Too Much Space

Eat Well
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Why Small Fish Are the Secret to a Healthier Diet
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The 13 Best Lean Protein Foods to Eat, According to an RD
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​​The 7 Healthiest Snack Foods You Can Find at the Supermarket

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Gardening Guide
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5 Ways to Recreate Joanna Gaines’s Dreamy Garden in Your Own Backyard
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8 Sun-Loving Annuals That Will Bloom Bright All Season Long
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5 Outdoor Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Grow From Cuttings
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8 Fast-Growing Evergreen Shrubs That'll Brighten Up Your Garden All Year Round
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7 Fast-Growing Vegetables You Can Plant Right Now—and Enjoy This Summer
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6 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You Can Easily Grow in Your Own Backyard
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10 Long-Blooming Perennial Flowers for Endless Color

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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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8 Fruits That Will Help You Sleep Better, According to Nutrition Experts

Fresh Beauty & Style
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Hailey Bieber attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.
The Italian Bob Is So Chic, It'll Convince You to Chop Off Your Hair
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Everyone Is Wearing the Naked Manicure This Year—Here's How to Do It Yourself
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'Blurred Makeup' Is Replacing Dewy Skin This Year—Here's How to Get the Perfectly Airbrushed Look
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9 Best Perfume Scents for Spring, According to Fragrance Experts
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 07: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) HoYeon Jung walks the runway during the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022-2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 07, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
The Korean Hush Cut Requires a Skilled Hairstylist, but the Results Are Seriously Stunning
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This Is How Long Each Type of Manicure Should Last, from Gel to Dip to Acrylic

Dinner Ideas
Chicken Noodle Soup, an easy make ahead meal, served in a Blue Cooking Pot With a Metal Ladle and Two Bowls of Soup on the Side
25 Easy Make Ahead Meals for Family Dinners and Get-Togethers
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60 Easy Dinner Ideas to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation
Fettucine With Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce, Served in Two Bowls With a Fork for Eating
20 Easy Vegan Recipes to Start a Plant-Based Diet