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I Tried CBD Oil and Didn't Feel Anything. Now What?

Here's the lowdown on how to wind down effectively with CBD.

6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

Real Simple’s mission, through its 19 years, has been to simpli...

Real Simple’s mission, through its 19 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these. With a post-soak indulgence, an umbrella that can withstand even the chilliest wind, and a kitchen tool that can whip up tasty snacks all season long, preparing for late fall and winter has never been easier.

Food

I Just Found Out Most Maple Syrup Has No Maple in It and My Whole Life Is a Lie

We hate to break it to you, but Aunt Jemima and Mrs. Butterworth both have ...

We hate to break it to you, but Aunt Jemima and Mrs. Butterworth both have imposter syndrome.

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The Best Paint Colors for Dark Rooms That Barely See the Light of Day

Got a room with little natural light? Designers say to paint it one of thes...

Got a room with little natural light? Designers say to paint it one of these colors.

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Food

The Perfect Wines to Pair With Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Spooky season but make it sophisticated.

Holidays

Be Very Afraid: These Are America’s Most Haunted Cities

Yelp ranks the 20 drop-dead spookiest places to visit (avoid?) across the c...

Yelp ranks the 20 drop-dead spookiest places to visit (avoid?) across the country.

Holidays

The 10 Best Halloween Candies—and the 10 Worst, According to a New Survey

A definitive list of the sweets to stock up on (and the treats to avoid) th...

A definitive list of the sweets to stock up on (and the treats to avoid) this Halloween.

Beauty Solutions

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We Tested 25 Beauty Organizers—These Are the 6 Best

These winning bathroom declutterers (out of 25 tested) will streamline your...

These winning bathroom declutterers (out of 25 tested) will streamline your getting-ready routine for good.

Style

7 Things Your Hairstylist and Colorist Want You to Know Before Your Next Appointment

Make their job easier—and your hair even more gorgeous—by following these h...

Make their job easier—and your hair even more gorgeous—by following these hair appointment dos and don'ts.

Style

The Best Beauty Products for Fall, According to Our Beauty Director

Crease-proof concealer that really covers, plus seven other beauty buys ...

Crease-proof concealer that really covers, plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.

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Health

Here's Exactly What to Eat Before and After Every Type of Workout

From running to resistance training to yoga, here's what to eat to make sur...

From running to resistance training to yoga, here's what to eat to make sure you’re energized.

Food

These Are the Best—and Worst—Types of Halloween Candy for Your Teeth

Dark chocolate fans, we have good news.

Health

The Scientific Reason Why Some Lucky People Need Less Sleep to Function

A newly published study finds a tiny genetic mutation in people who genuine...

A newly published study finds a tiny genetic mutation in people who genuinely need less sleep.

Real Simple Home 2019

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Step Inside the 2019 Real Simple Home—and Find 250+ Design Ideas to Steal for Your Own Space

For our second annual Real Simple Home, we gathered a talented crew of d...

For our second annual Real Simple Home, we gathered a talented crew of designers and organizers to create a functional family space full of inspiring ideas. Come on in and take a tour!

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Take a 360° Tour of the 2019 Real Simple Home!

Explore every nook and cranny of our second annual Real Simple Home, and ge...

Explore every nook and cranny of our second annual Real Simple Home, and get inspired by more than 250 design ideas that you’ll want to steal for your own space.