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Real Simple Home Designers Spill Their Secrets for Picking the Perfect Wall Color
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7 Fast-Growing Summer Flowers You Can Still Plant Now

Fresh Picks
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I Am Bath & Body Works-Obsessed, and the Brand’s Summer Release is My New No. 1
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Amazon Dropped Early Prime Day Deals to Celebrate That Its Sale Will Be Longer This Year
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White Jeans Are a Summer Must-Have, and I Found a Pair Comfy Enough To Sleep In

Summer Vibes
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Fruit Skin Manicures Are Set to Take Over Nail Salons This Summer
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4 Things You Should Always Do to Secure Your Home Before You Go on Vacation
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These 8 Trader Joe’s Finds Are the Secret to a Standout Summer BBQ—and They're All Under $5
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7 Plants You Should Prune Right Now for the Best Blooms—Both This Season and Next
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3 Crucial Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden (Aside From Choosing the Right Plants)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City
Meghan Markle’s Summer Pedicure Is a Perfect Blend of Two Timeless Colors

Get Tidy
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5 Decluttering Rules Professional Organizers Would Never Break

Eat Well
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7 Reasons You Should Always Start Your Day With Protein
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7 Health Benefits of Eating Seaweed, According to Experts
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Sourdough vs. Whole Wheat: Which Bread Is Healthier?

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Gardening Guide
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4 Unexpected Flowers That Hummingbirds Find Irresistible
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7 Plants That Naturally Boost Soil Health—and Make Gardening Easier
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I Joined a Community Garden This Year—Here's Everything I've Learned So Far
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The 5 Worst Places to Plant Hydrangeas, According to Pro Gardeners
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How to Deadhead Petunias for Fuller, Longer-Lasting Flowers All Summer
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7 Reasons Your Hydrangeas are Drooping—and the Simple Fixes to Perk Them Up
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5 High-Maintenance Plants That Are a Gardener's Worst Nightmare

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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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5 Simple Wellness Rituals That Can Actually Make You Happier

Fresh Beauty & Style
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Zufi Alexander wears an all Miu Miu look made of butter yellow long summer dress, off white pumps high heels with platform, and straw Miu Miu bag with attached Labubu bag charms during day five of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025 in Cannes, France.
Labubus Are the Most Exclusive Fashion Accessory of 2025—Here's Where to Find One
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Julianne Moore’s Dramatic New Bob Is Her Shortest Haircut in Decades
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9 June Nail Colors That You'll Want to Wear All Summer Long
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Bella Hadid walks the runway for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret)
Bella Hadid Just Debuted a New Hair Color—and It Has Everyone Comparing Her to Gigi
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New Study Warns That Popular Teen Skincare Routines on TikTok Might Be Damaging Skin
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8 Summer Perfume Scents You'll Want to Wear All Season, According to Fragrance Experts

Dinner Ideas
Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
This Weeknight Beef Stroganoff Is Ultra-Comforting
45 mins
Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
This Weeknight Skillet Ravioli Lasagna is Ready in 30 Minutes
30 mins
Know That Everything’s Better Baked in a Crust Use-It-Up Quiche
This Use-It-Up Quiche Recipe Is a Weeknight Miracle
1 hr