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Including the “6-to-1 Rule” for food shopping. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And often, buying the frozen versions can be cheaper than buying the same amount of produce fresh. Photo:Yana Tikhonova/Getty Images If you aren’t feeding a crowd, consider grouping meals during a week that contain similar quick-to-expire ingredients. Try the 6 to 1 Rule Don’t want to go all-in on a meal plan? This grocery savings rule may be the next best thing....

These smart ideas will level up your cleaning routine. This is a habit worth cultivating, according to cleaning pros. To be honest, thisdecluttering ruleis totally genius. Photo:Carson Downing; Props: Joseph Wanek After all, it does tend to get things clean and sparklyespecially glass. (Our expert says you could skip it!) confirm you give them a good wipe-down with a disinfectant when you’re doing the rest of your cleaning. Nestor Martinez Nieva/Getty Images...

Take a look back into some of our best “simple twists” from REAL SIMPLE magazine. Use Tights to Corral Gift Wrap Because people rarely finish a roll in a singlewrapping session! Note: This also works well for that rolled-up print you’ve been meaning to frame. Photo:Sunny Eckerle Use Eggshells to Fertilize Soil Your favoritefernwants your eggshells! (They contain calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.) The next time you make an eggy breakfast, rinse out the shells and set them aside....

These essential cleaning hacks, products, tricks, and techniques will get your home ready for spring. Do harsh chemicals make you gag? Buy natural cleaning products scented with pleasing essential oils (or make them yourself). Cleaning Plodder Do you constantly turn to clean whenever you have a spare moment? Regular, light cleaning is beneficial in many ways. It leads to a neat and healthy home and prevents you from facing colossal clean-ups that take all day....

Put down the cheese puffs! Without further ado, here are our seven most-savedhealthy snackrecipes of all time. It should come as no surprise that these cookies are significantly healthier than many packaged options you might buy. Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen Feel free to use whatever fruits and nuts you have on handits nearly impossible to go wrong here. Good Morning Green Smoothie A snack you’re able to sip?...

The cleverest tips for all your plant babies to thrive, indoors and outdoors. (Too much water can causeroot rot.) This will help smotherweeds, hold moisture, and it will break down over time to enrich the soil. Photo:Ted Cavanaugh, Prop Stylist: Sophia Pappas Aidart/Getty Images Dust Those Leaves Tiny dust particles can block sunlight, interfering with a plants photosynthesis. But you dont have to spring for plant-specific cleaners or leaf polish....

Here’s how to keep your favorite frocks looking fresh. Abbey Lossing Laundryit’s never ending! When did you even wear all of this stuff? Photo:Abbey Lossing And yes,you really do have to sort it. Same rule applies for all your gym clothes. Swirl the solution for a few seconds, then submerge your sweater for two to three hours. Getty/ Maliflower73 Remove it, lay it on a flat surface, and slowly gently tug back to its original size....

Abbey Lossing At REAL SIMPLE, we’re all about saving money! Here are some of our favorite ways to look after your wallets. How to Save Money on Everyday Purchases Budget with a gift card. Photo:Abbey Lossing Carry cash. Alternately, use cash instead of plastic. Keep a stash of cash with you for nights out or daytime outings so you don’t overspend. Handing over bills will encourage you to think critically about your spendingand may help you spend less....

But we’ve also noted which pieces you shouldn’t spend a lot of money on. Check out the checklist below for key pieces that never go out of style. Below is a roundup of the best winter basics for a stylish winter wardrobe. Spring Basics For the transition to warmer weather, it’s crucial to have some transitional pieces. Below we found a checklist of the best basics for the fall season....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Stylish picks from MoMA, Areaware, East Fork, Hay, and more. Photo:Real Simple So what do you buy the design-obsessed person whose home already looks perfect? That’s where our team ofReal Simpleeditors comes in. Weve included a variety of gifts for every room and budget, ranging from $10 to $200. To brighten up any space, you cant go wrong with thesevibrant hand towelsorgeometric coasters....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including shoe storage cabinets, area rugs, outdoor plant stands, and more. And with Mothers Day just over a week away, our priority is gettinglast-minute gift-shoppingdone. Photo:Real Simple / Wayfair Its also non-skid andOeko-Tex certified, so I know its safe to step on continuouslyandsafe from harmful substances. She also lovesMartha Stewart, so that makes this gift even more special. It could be 90 degrees outside, and she still wants to turn off the A/C....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The bedding upgrade youve been waiting for. Photo:Real Simple Thats where I come in. I was quickly proven wrong. When it comes to bedding, its one of the best decisions Ive ever made. PHOTO: Amazon The fill occasionally clumps at the edges. I typically likesleeping in a cold roomwhile wearing sweatshirts and sweatpants. It held up perfectly during the scorching NYC summer and performed just as well on cooler fall days....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. This week we found a chic stone diffuser and scent sticks for your Christmas tree. Amazon The holidays are here! Photo:Amazon Employ these smart scent sticks that hang on your tree’s branches just like an ornament. They omit a lovely, holiday-ish scent that will fill your home with a cozy fir-eucalyptus-apple-spruce-cedarwood fragrance. Make your life a little easier with this under-$10 oil dispenser....