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REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and Amy Maclin dive into the toilet bowl discussion. Is the 5-second rule real or a myth? Is it really okay to let a dog lick your face? Photo:MINDY TUCKER (headshot) Or should you hover in fear of the cooties lurking on the rim? REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and Amy Maclin dive into the toilet bowl discussion. Season 9 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Sasha Velour, also shares her own (international!...

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. TSA-friendly and lightweight, they’re great for travel. Great for travel, they expand with just a splash of water. Photo:Grove An Adjustable Faux Tree Photo by Grandin Road Thislifelike polyester treecan be tall or short. Rearrange branches to take it from five feet to three feet to a tabletop shrub. Also available as a ficus, olive tree, and more. Photo by Grandin Road...

Miso boosts the already umami-rich Caesar salad to stratospheric levels, making this recipe an instant classic. Bonus: Vegetarians can skip the anchovy fillet since miso adds ample salty depth to the dressing. Add chopped romaine, Parmesan cheese, and croutons, and toss together. Photo: Caitlin Bensel

This soothing soup recipe is a clever combination of Korean and Japanese flavors. Miso pasteoriginates in Japan, andkimchiis a classic Korean staple. It breaks open and creates a deliciously creamy sauce. Photo: Linda Pugliese In a small bowl, whisk the miso and 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Add this to the pot with the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, scallions, and tofu. Return to a boil and add the noodles....

This nourishing, umami-packed soup is the perfect winter comfort food. Greg DuPree This misonoodle souprecipe from Ali Rosens cookbook,15 Minute Meals, will become your winter weeknight staple. It truly comes together in 15 minutes flat and calls for less than 10 ingredients. Photo:Greg DuPree But, the best part is that it doesn’t skimp on flavor for the sake of time. A generous helping of miso paste and soy sauce boosts the broth for a soup bursting with umami....

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Elevate your morning cup of coffee with this nutritious (and delicious) breakfast smoothie. Fred Hardy This coffee-chocolate smoothie will enter and stay in your breakfast rotation. Youll get your dose of caffeine alongside some big nutrition (and taste) perks to start your day. Photo:Fred Hardy Your daily cup of joe just got awhole lot better. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.

Its not just for mochi. Krit of Studio OMG/Getty Images Mochi is a popular Japanese dessert. These round, colorful confections are made from dough wrapped around ice creamhence why theyre frozen. Photo:Krit of Studio OMG/Getty Images To make the dough, youll need a popular ingredient called mochi flour (aka mochiko). But what is mochi flour, exactly? Its made from finely milled sweet rice, which is why its also called sweet rice flour....

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It can be shockingly versatile. Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images Yes, were talking about corsets as in the Victorian undergarment. Once uncomfortable and restrictive, the fashion world has reclaimed corsets in a major way. Photo:Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images A corset should cinch the waist comfortably and support your bust without discomfort, notes Washburn. Play with contrast. For example, pair a structured corset top with a flowy, midi skirt for a feminine look. Use a corset as a layering piece....

Next to drinking lots of water, moisturizers are the most essential way to keep your skin hydrated.

Turns out, dust mites might not be the only mites in your house. Saul Granda/Getty Images Do you have a sneaking suspicion there might be mold mites in your home? Maybe youvehad a leakrecently or your house is just extra humid. Photo:Saul Granda/Getty Images Or you left some foodon the counterand things just feel a little… grubby? What Are Mold Mites? These arthropods are tiny at about .3 mm long....