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THE BEST SOUVENIR I EVER BOUGHT
Traveling is all about the memories—and the unique treasures we pick up along the way. No shame in a kitschy magnet or T-shirt, but we asked frequent fliers to tell us about the meaningful objects they’ve scored on their adventures around the globe.
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October 2025
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The Books List
Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond
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October 2025
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Your Tangled Tech
Get that pile of gizmos, plugs, and cords in order with these smart lo-fi tips, and CTRL the chaos!
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October 2025
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Modern Manners
Advice for Your Social Dilemmas
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October 2025
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Is It OK to Crack Your Knuckles?
Everyone’s got thoughts! We collected yours, then called on the experts to settle the debate once and for all.
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October 2025
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5 Easy Dinners
HEAT oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add sausage; cook, breaking it up using a wooden spoon, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
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October 2025
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CROWS
They’re friendly, intelligent, and basically the coolest birds ever.
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October 2025
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Easy Dinners
#1 / Saucy Chicken & Gnocchi Skillet
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September 2025
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SAVORY DUTCH BABY WITH WHITE CHEDDAR & APPLES
A crunchy, colorful salad gussies up an irresistible puffy pancake.
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September 2025
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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Bond
You're already BFFs, but there are a few things you can do to fortify that connection.
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September 2025
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The Best Financial Products Out There Right Now
We asked some of our savviest friends to nominate the best apps, accounts, and services. After lots of vetting and debating, we're happy to share the official winners of our seventh annual Smart Money Awards!
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September 2025
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GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
If it takes the first three days of a 10-day trip to get your mind into vacation mode, we feel you. So we asked some of the busiest people we know how they power down.
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September 2025
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The Power of Protein
Experts explain why we need this crucial nutrient and how much we should get (more than you think!). Plus, some key pointers on packing your meals with it. Double plus: recipes!
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September 2025
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ASTROLOGY
Is your fate written in the stars? Probably not, but the whole idea is still pretty cool.
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September 2025
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FRESH IDEAS FOR FROZEN VEGGIES
Pros share how to work them into your repertoire with not a soggy bite to be found.
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September 2025
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Should You Aspire to Inbox Zero?
Everyone's got thoughts! We collected yours, then called on the experts to settle the debate once and for all.
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September 2025
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8 New Habits to Pick Up This Fall
Little ways to hit reset & get things going in your favor
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September 2025
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The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond
In Amity by Nathan Harris (The Sweetness of Water), it's 1866, just after the Civil War, and siblings Coleman and June are technically emancipated.
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September 2025
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Genius Beauty
Our beauty director tries all the products. These are her current faves.
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September 2025
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SALTY-SWEET BLONDIES
SWEET THING. Every bite is a party in your mouth.
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September 2025
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Modern Manners
Advice for Your Social Dilemmas
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September 2025
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Happy PLACES
Asking a professional designer to pick their favorite room in their own home is kinda like asking a parent to choose their favorite child. But we did it anyway!
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September 2025
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5 Smart Uses for Chalk
Want some surprising tricks for this old-school staple? Write this way!
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September 2025
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Clever Items
Little Helpers to Make Your Life a Lot Easier
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September 2025
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QUICK MOVES FOR BETTER HEALTH
Making big gains in your well-being can happen in just minutes each day.
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The Power of Time
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THE POWER OF SMALL RITUALS
A special playlist in the morning. A weekly visit to the farmers market. A feel-good stretch during work. Little things help you make the most of every day.
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The Power of Time
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Bite-Size Pleasures
Looking for books and streams that pack a big punch without a major time investment? We asked critics, authors, and other tastemakers for their favorite pop-culture briefs.
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The Power of Time
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MAKE-AHEAD MORNINGS
Try one of these easy, tasty breakfasts for a nourishing meal that's speedy when it counts (i.e., 7:09 a.m. on a Wednesday).
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The Power of Time
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REHAB YOUR SKIN WHILE YOU SLEEP
You can manage dryness, fine lines, acne, or other issues at home. These pre-bed steps take zero additional time and help your skin overnight.
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The Power of Time
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THE ART OF SURVIVING A TIME CRUNCH
It’s no fun to face a deadline, whether it’s a work presentation or a party you're hosting. But you can cross the finish line without a single (new) gray hair.
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