Here's How to Prevent Clutter in Your Home

You don’t need to declutter if there’s no clutter in the first place. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Do you find yourself swimming in stuff? It might betime to declutter. Photo:Carol Yepes/Getty Images However, the whole decluttering process takes time and energy. So preventing clutter from entering your home in the first place can be a smarter strategy. The good news: its easier than you think. Getty/ Photography by Tonelson Here are six ways toprevent clutterin your home....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Mary Hernandez

Here's How to Transport Food for the Holidays, According to Pros

Transporting food from point A to point B has never been simpler. But properly packing and transporting food is no easy feat. Leave it in the dish and then use tea towels or a casserole carrier. Photo: Cavan Images There are way too many things that can go wrong. “Even if a short trip, McKenna still advises against traveling with food that’s too hot. “Let it cool at least to warm before carrying it next door....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Eric Sandoval

Here's the Best Food for Survival to Stockpile in an Emergency

Stocking up now for a natural disastera flood, hurricane, or blizzardwill help you weather the storm. Key Takeaways Why should you consider stocking up on emergency foods for a potential natural disaster? Fueling your body during a crisis is very different from your everyday diet. (Think of how an emergency fund functions differently than a savings account.) “You want some nutrients and some fibersomething to keep your diet normal.” “But if you plan right, you might have a great variety of foods and nutrients....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Andrea Copeland

Here's the Best Outfit to Wear to a Job Interview, and It's Probably Already in Your Closet

This fail-proof interview look will boost your confidence and make a great first impression. Amnaj Khetsamtip/Getty Images What’s the weirdest part about deciding what to wear to a job interview? The fact that you don’t need to overthink itbut you also don’t want tounderthinkit. Photo:Amnaj Khetsamtip/Getty Images What you wear matters, but it’s not theonlything that matters. Why It Matters What You Wear to an Interview It makes a solid first impression....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Brittany Mclean

Here's the Difference Between BB and CC Cream, Tinted Moisturizer, and Foundation

Here’s how to pick the right one for you. Take a browse through any of your favorite makeup looks that you’ve saved on Instagram or TikTok. Chances are all of those looks have one thing in common: a flawless, glowing complexion. Getty Images Base makeup acts as the canvas of any makeup look. However, choosing a base makeup product over the years has gotten tricky. Whilefoundationhas always been the go-to face makeup product, there are now so many more complexion products out there....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Marissa Bird

Here's the Right Temperature for Your Refrigerator and Freezer

Keeping foods chilled properly helps them last longer and stay fresher. Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali The refrigerator is a miracle of modern food preservation. Alternatively, freezers can keep foods fresh and deter bacterial growth for monthsor sometimes even indefinitely. Photo:Kelsey Hansen, Prop Stylist: Natalie Ghazali When food temps begin to climb above a certain point, bacteria start to multiply exponentially. Not every one of those bacteria is badbut not every germ is good, either....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Greg Horn

Here's What Eating the Same Thing Day After Day Does to Your Body

Stuck in an eating rut? Here’s why dietary microrotation is so important. But even if you stick to these foods religiously, you could still be sabotaging your health. How Did We Get Here? “Particularly for working parents who are also trying to homeschool, lunchtime can be such a nemesis. For many, boredom has made its way onto our plates. In this way, our food choices are coming from both a place of convenience but also comfort....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Robert Neal

Here's What Happens to Your Skin When You Drink Alcohol

Unfortunately, your skin kind of gets hungover too. Another factor: inflammation. Over time, these blood vessels can accumulate and cause more persistent redness." Photo:Plateresca/Getty Images There’s also a prescription medication for rosacea that can be applied topically." Hoping to sip on something stronger? Antioxidantsplay an important role, Dr. Chang says, especially in removing free radicals and protecting skin from damage.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Kristine King

Here's What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hairbrushes, According to a Trichologist

Plus, expert tips for keeping hairbrushes nice and clean. (Hey, were right there with you.) Lets get to it. Photo:Viktoriia Oleinichenko/Getty Images Are Hairbrushes Even Supposed to Be Washed? Hairbrushes should definitely be cleaned, and in some cases, you should throw them away after prolonged use. The brush gets not only hair build-up, but also scalp and product build-up. Regularly cleaning your hairbrush keeps it hygienic and ensures your hair stays healthier and fresher for longer....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Hannah Jackson

Here's What Our Editors Actually Bought Last Weekend—and Yep, It's All Still on Sale!

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. We know good deals when we see themnow see to it you don’t miss out! Trust us, were professionals. Photo:Real Simple Home is where the heart is, especially during the holiday season. The belovedNespresso Vertuowas majorly on sale (40 percent off! I love a cozy blanket, and this is the only blanket I use in my house now. Lola blankets...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Kyle Kelley

Here's What Temperature to Cook a Turkey So It Stays Moist

Say goodbye to dry Thanksgiving turkey. GMVozd/Getty Images For aperfect Thanksgiving turkeygolden on the outside and tender on the insidetemperature matters! Heres what temperature to cook a turkey so it stays juicy and delicious. Photo:GMVozd/Getty Images Starting the turkey in a hot oven gets the skin crispy and burnishedjust what you want. Smoked Turkey Fora smoked turkey, you want to aim a bit lower than 425 degrees. Instead, set your smoker to 325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Matthew Griffin

Here's What the Bells at Trader Joe's Really Mean

And why the store uses them in the first place. Ever wonder what these bells mean? We finally have an answer. Photo:Natalya Stepowaya/Getty Images For example, one bell chime means another cashier is needed at the register. Two rings means an item needs to be located in the store by an employee. Three rings mean a manager is needed for assistance. And it’s perfectly representative of tools we like to use, Sloan says in the podcast....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Misty Walton

Here's What to Do About a Pimple Inside Your Nose

Don’t pop it just yet! Glowimages/Getty Images Breakouts can be frustrating, but some breakouts more so than others. One of the most frustrating types of breakouts is getting a pimple inside your nose. Photo:Glowimages/Getty Images Before you proceed to pop it, we asked dermatologists what they suggest. How Did That Pimple Get There In the First Place? What Should You Do If You Get a Pimple Inside Your Nose? It hurts to even touch it and move it around....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Mrs. Mary Carr DVM