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If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Grab my top picks, including a restorative shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask. I became such a fast fan, I already ditched the go-to products Ive used for years. Photo:Real Simple / Being Frenshe For a complete review of my favorite products from the collection, keep reading! Real Simple I can thank the shampoos hair-friendly formula for the immediate softness of my hair....

A turkey that you don’t have to defrost takes a lot of stress out of the feast. If the turkey is frozen, when should youdefrostit? Should youwet or dry brine? Photo:Courtesy of Butterball Should you spatchcock it?How longshould you roast it for, and where are the giblets again? Its a lot, especially if youre only doing it once a year. So when I saw that Butterball had launched a newcook-from-frozen turkey, I was intrigued....

Boiled bacon is more tender, but is it still crispy? I compared it to a traditional bacon-cooking method to find out. I am loyal to my method. Photo: N+T/Getty Images* The bacon fat would render into the water. Once the water evaporates, the bacon would crisp in its own fat. Intrigued, I decided to do my own side-by-side taste test. I used the same skillet and pop in of bacon for each method....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. It feels incredibly nourishing, and I often forget I’m even wearing it. However, I always go back to Laneige. Photo:Real Simple The brand also suggests wearing these with just a liner. It’s thicker than the Glowy Balm but still has plenty of shine andnourishing ingredients. The serum has plenty of slip without any stickiness and offersa touch of color....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. The replacement process was a tall orderone that spanned six retailersanda two-day try-on session across two states. Basically, my puffer has everything I love and more, and its sadly obsolete. Photo:Real Simple My search started withthis insulated pufferby The North Face because it reminded me the most of my current jacket. Then I discoveredthis parka from L.L.Bean, and I also consideredthis long puffer coatfrom Quince....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Affordable and luxurious, theyre my go-to sheets in my linen closet. I just care if theyre clean so I cansleep between themat night. Photo:Real Simple Ill happilyrewash my set every weekbecause theres nothing like slipping into them at bedtime. What I love most about them is that theyre super soft (almost like flannel) but also lightweight. Its easy to understand why Quinces bedding has acult following....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. I cant believe they’re only $50. While that may seem reasonable, my criteria for dress pants is even more intense. Photo:Real Simple / Madison Woiten I only like to wear work pants that feel like loungewear. But thefour-pocket ponte pantsare the only pair that have functioning pockets, just like its name implies. And I love that I can still wear my pants with a belt because the waistband includes belt loops....

What happens when a busy mother of three puts the ultimate organizing trend to the test? Just like dieting, I’ve tried all the trendydecluttering tipsto downsize my life. I did the 40 bags in 40 days challengeand quit after bag number 13. Photo: Jamie Grill/Getty Images First, I went through the wardrobes of everyone in my house. Magnusson recommends making two piles, one to keep and one to toss. In one afternoon, I obliterated my laundry chores....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its been my go-to all-season comforter for years. But when it actually lives up to the hype? Photo:Real Simple (Relatable! ). Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon

I write about home organization for a livingand this is the decluttering technique that works for me. Having lived in several rental apartments myself, I’m no stranger to a big move. What Is the ‘Move-Out Method’ of Decluttering? Photo:Oscar Wong/Getty Images With that moving truck looming in the not-too-distant future, there isn’t much time to deliberate. Channeling a similar energy can power you through the decluttering process. But the fact that months went by and you never reached for those belongings is pretty telling....

It literally saved my day. Porechenskaya/Getty Images My weekdays can feel like a complete blur. By the time Ive finished all those things we do to keep ourselves alive (work! Photo:Porechenskaya/Getty Images ), its time for bed, and I feel like I havent really done anything. TikTok creator and life coach Trina felt similarly, as she explained in avideo. Trina dealt with that feeling by starting a habit she calls saving the day....

I can finally open my sock drawer again! To my surprise,mostof the sunscreen I had on hand was already expired. 10 Minutes in the Pantry Next up, I spent 10 minutes on my pantry. Photo:Utamaru Kido/Getty Images When I say “pantry” here, I’m being pretty generous. were expired, as were a few of my jams and other spreads. I can now open and close my sock drawer with so much more ease....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. There’s hope out there for all those in-between hair types. I should say that I’m breaking one of the group rules by writing about it at all. Getty Images It’s one of those “what happens here, stays here” communities. Silicones can create a waxy buildup that weighs down your hair so itwon’t hold a curl. Curly Girlapproved conditioners are free of sulfates, drying alcohols, silicones, waxes, and non-natural oils....