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Life
Celebrating REAL SIMPLE’s 25th Birthday!
Our best advice, recipes, and tips from the past 25 years.
By Lauren Iannotti
The Best Life Lessons We've Learned Over the Past 25 Years (25th Birthday)
10 Simple Tips That Will Make Your Life Just a Little Bit Better
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8 Low-Maintenance Perennials That’ll Thrive Year After Year

Fresh Picks
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Amazon's Most Popular Spring Tops Are Ideal for Days in the Office, and They Start at $12
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12 Easy Updates to Make to Your Home Office This Year—for as Low as $7
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Lee's Popular $35 Dress Pants Are Wrinkle-Free Straight Out of the Dryer—No Iron Required

Signs of Spring
Irina Kro Eicke wears lavender midi skirt with attachable pleated part, matching top with buttons, blue jacket and brown mini bag outside the Bally fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025/2026 on March 01, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
8 Spring Colors Stylists Say Everyone Will Be Wearing This Season
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11 Things You Can Toss From Your Closet Right Now
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49 Netflix Shows to Watch in March
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6 Reasons Your Seeds Aren't Sprouting
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Our 7 Most-Saved Healthy Snack Recipes of All Time
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‘Color Walks’ Are a Simple Way to Help Relieve Stress

Get Organized
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5 Things You Should Declutter Before Spring Starts

Eat Well
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10 High-Fiber Foods You Should Eat for Better Digestive Health
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Is Matcha Actually Healthier Than Green Tea? Here’s What Experts Say
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9 Dietitian-Approved Snacks You Can Make in Minutes

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Hair Trends
80th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals People: Jenna Ortega
8 Face-Framing Hairstyles That Look Good on Everyone
Emma Roberts is seen at New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2024 in New York City
Emma Roberts Just Dyed Her Hair 'Sunrise Red'—and She Looks Exactly Like Her Famous Aunt
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People Are Using Hair Calendars to Map Out Their Hairstyles for the Year—and It Makes So Much Sense
Tessa Thompson at the premiere of "Creed III" held at TCL Chinese Theater on February 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
7 Stunning Copper Hair Color Ideas That Are Sure to Turn Heads
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15 Brown Balayage Ideas for Beautifully Blended Hair
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How to Choose the Best Haircut for Your Face Shape
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This Lawn Maintenance Schedule Will Keep Your Lawn Healthy Year Round

Tested and Approved by Us
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The 14 Best Comforters and Duvet Inserts, According to Months of Testing
The Proctor Silex Compact 2-in-1 Garment Steamer/Iron on a table
We Tested 48 Clothes Steamers, And These 9 Deserve a Spot in Your Closet
West Elm Harmony Modular 2-Piece Sleeper Sectional With Storage Chaise in a living room
The Best Sleeper Sofas for Hosting Overnight Guests, Tested by Us

Healthy Living
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Is Agave or Honey the Healthier Choice? Nutritionists Weigh In

Plant Care
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7 Plants That Thrive in Sandy Soil
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When to Prune Everything in Your Garden for Healthy, Thriving Plants
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How to Care for a ZZ Plant, According to Plant Pros
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7 Winter Plants That Will Attract Birds to Your Yard
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Is Filtered Water Better for Your Houseplants? Here's What Gardening Pros Say
Beautiful summer flowering Hemerocallis 'Stafford' or daylily
The Best Time to Divide Your Perennials for Healthier Plants

Dinner Ideas
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11 Healthiest Foods to Eat for Dinner, According to Nutrition Experts
Ina Garten
Ina Garten Just Shared Her Most Sought-After Winter Recipe—and It's the Perfect Cozy Meal
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7 Superfood-Packed Dinners You Can Make in Under 30 Minutes