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The 13 Best Lean Protein Foods to Eat, According to a Dietitian
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8 Fast-Growing Evergreen Shrubs That'll Liven Up Your Garden

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This $700 Robot Vacuum Is Quietly on Sale for $300—the Lowest Price We’ve Ever Seen
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Scallops Are the Biggest Decor Trend This Year, and You Can Get the Look for Under $40
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The Most Comfortable Heels We've Ever Tested Are Now $29—Perfect for Wedding Season

Signs of Spring
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12 Wedding Guest Nail Ideas That Are Effortlessly Elegant
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The 8 Household Items You Should Always Unplug Before a Trip (and Why)
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10 Things to Declutter From Your Garage That Are Taking Up Way Too Much Space
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8 Sun-Loving Annuals That Will Bloom Bright All Season Long
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7 Fast-Growing Vegetables You Can Plant Right Now—and Enjoy This Summer
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6 Foods That Could Make Your Seasonal Allergies Worse

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
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Margarine vs. Butter: What's the Actual Difference?
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The 6 Healthiest Salad Dressings You Can Find at the Supermarket

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Gardening Guide
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6 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You Can Easily Grow in Your Own Backyard
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Why You Need to Clean Your Gardening Tools—and How to Do It Right
European peony, or Common peony (Paeonia officinalis)
10 Long-Blooming Perennial Flowers for Endless Color Through Spring and Summer
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Do You Really Need to Fertilize Your Outdoor Plants? Experts Share When It’s Worth It
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Does Baking Soda Really Kill Weeds? Here's What a Turf Expert Says
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7 Mistakes That Are Keeping Your Hydrangeas From Thriving
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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
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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
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4 Morning Habits Dietitians Swear By—and They Have Nothing to Do With Food

Fresh Beauty & Style
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Sage Green Is the Most Popular Nail Color This Season—Here Are 12 Designs You'll Want to Copy ASAP
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The Christy Cut Is a Modern Take on the Bowl Cut—Here's How to Get the Look
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11 Squoval Nail Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Manicure
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Medium Length Hair Doesn't Have to Be Awkward—These 8 Haircuts Are Proof
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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
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My Simple Trick for the Best Roasted Carrots