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SLEEPER HITS
WE ASKED ALL KINDS OF SNOOZERS—THE DEAD-TO-THE-WORLD ONES AND THE TOSSERS AND TURNERS—TO TELL US ABOUT THE THINGS THEY CAN’T POSSIBLY SLEEP WITHOUT. THESE ARE THE DREAMY WINNERS THAT CAME UP AGAIN AND AGAIN.
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February / March 2026
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How to Optimize Your Skin Care Routine
These science-backed tips will help you put your best face forward.
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February / March 2026
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What's the Mattering?
It’s the basic human need to feel valued; it’s also the opportunity to add value. Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of the wildly popular book Never Enough, is here to elaborate.
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February / March 2026
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When is the best time to shower?
The answer comes down to what matters most to you.
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February / March 2026
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A Drink & A Bite
Whip up a cocktail from one of our favorite restaurants, add a dip from a fun new cookbook, and you’ve got yourself a party.
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February / March 2026
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5 Easy Dinners
Preheat oven to broil with rack about 5 inches from heat source
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February / March 2026
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How to Handle It
Experts weigh in with advice for your social dilemmas.
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February / March 2026
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What It Feels Like to Have OCD
A busy mom (who asked to remain anonymous) reflects on living with obsessive-compulsive disorder—and overcoming her darkest days.
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February / March 2026
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Doctor's Orders
Do as they say! Experts in all sorts of specialties give their absolute best advice for a long, healthy life.
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February / March 2026
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Room for Improvement
When it comes to renovating our homes, we can all do a little better. Ideally, trashing less and saving more. This story can help.
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February / March 2026
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How do you cheer yourself up on a meh day?
My go-to is the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. I play it and dance and sing and am transported to a wonderful time in life!
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February / March 2026
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ChocolateRaspberry Mousse
We put a berry-licious spin on the classic dessert. Bonus: No raw eggs required!
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February / March 2026
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Bored Games
Does your pup spend too much time sleeping or staring into the middle distance? Or worse, chewing up your slippers? Keep reading!
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February / March 2026
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Pretty Smart
The latest and greatest beauty buys to help simplify your routine
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February / March 2026
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To-Do List
Kyshawn Lane, the creator behind @weeklyhomecheck, shares five timely chores that deserve your attention now.
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February / March 2026
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salad season
Shake off the winter doldrums with some colorful, crunchy veggie goodness. Lettuce show you how!
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February / March 2026
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Clever Items
Little helpers to make your life a lot easier
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February / March 2026
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Orlando, Florida
It’s way more than just (ridiculously fun!) theme parks. Here, some spots to work into your trip once you’ve had your fill of coasters.
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February / March 2026
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Soup It Up!
Easy, comforting, and endlessly customizable, a warm, slurpable meal sure hits the spot this time of year. So we asked some pros to bowl us over with their tips.
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February / March 2026
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Stormy Blue & Moss Green
How do you zhuzh a moody blue room so it feels lively instead of sleepy?
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February / March 2026
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Peak Resilience
Lindsey Vonn is back on the slopesand full of hardearned wisdom.
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February / March 2026
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The Books List
A few of the latest must-reads
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February / March 2026
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the sweetest Treats
Meet our all-time favorite holiday cookies.
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Winter 2025
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SPAGHETTI SQUASH STUFFED WITH FETA & HERBS
The cheesy deliciousness of Greek spanakopita in a veggified package
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Winter 2025
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2025 REAL SIMPLE GIFT GUIDE
Need a charming idea for a loved one? Or something realllly thoughtful? A cherishable keepsake? All of the above? We’ve got you covered with a bunch of fantastic presents at every price point!
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Winter 2025
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Is It OK to Regift a Present?
Everyone has thoughts! We collected yours, then called on the experts to settle the debate once and for all.
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Winter 2025
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5 Easy Dinners
#1 / Skillet Chicken Thighs with Kale & Capers
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Winter 2025
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The Merriest Mains
Make the season bright with one of these festive and oh-so-easy entrées. Pick your favorite, then whip up all three sides for a tight holiday menu.
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Winter 2025
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Genius Beauty
Our beauty director tries all the products. These are her current faves.
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Winter 2025
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5 Cool Tricks for Surviving Winter
The weather this time of year is snow joke.
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