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A Solution for the What-to-Make-for-Dinner Stress

It’s 4:00 and you have no idea what to make for dinner. Or, it’s 6:00 and you’re raiding the freezer for something somewhat healthy to serve your family. Sound familiar? Real Simple wants to help solve these dinnertime dilemmas. We’re launching a 4-week trial of a new weekly meal plan service. Check it out: We want to hear what you […]

How to Arrange the Refrigerator

If you arrange the refrigerator properly, you'll not only be able to find everything, but you're also less likely to waste food.

Wednesday Trivia: Do You Live in a Locavore State?

A Vermont-based food advocacy group,  Strolling of the Heifers, compiled data on the number of farmer’s markets and CSAs in each of the 50 states plus Washington, D.C., then ranked them. Vermont (of course) came in first, with Maine and New Hampshire close behind. (Real Simple‘s home state—New York—came in at number 25). The states where you’re least likely to […]

Today’s Thought

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How to Tell if Your Kids are Spoiled via Mom.me?

There have been moments lately when my husband and I both look at each other and say, "Is this our child?" This is usually while our son is throwing himself on the floor after not getting the remote control or being reprimanded for his own safety.

How to Help Homeless Pets…For Free

Believe it or not, it's easy to make charitable contributions without spending a dime. By visiting freekibble.com you can help homeless pets just by answering fun trivia questions.

How to Write a Cover Letter

It's that time of year again! Young adults all over the country are graduating college and heading out into the "real world." So, it's no surprise that, according to Yahoo!, job-related searches are spiking. Among those, searches for "how to write a cover letter" has increased approximately 35 percent. If you've come looking for some tips, we've got you covered (no pun intended).

Today’s Thought

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How To Fade Self Tanner—Fast

Did you go a little overboard with the self-tanner? Or maybe you’re scared to try it because you think you’ll end up looking like an Oompa Loompa like the illustration above?  Either way, have no fear: It’s easy to fade self-tanner if and when you put on too much. Simply add three capfuls of baby oil to a warm bath […]

How to Prevent Rust Stains in the Bathtub

Metal-bottomed products, like shaving cream, are often to blame for stubborn and unsightly rust rings around the tub. The good news: A few preventative steps can keep them from appearing (and save you some major elbow grease!).