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Health

This 14-Day Plan Will Help You Manage Coronavirus Stress

Feeling overwhelmed? Stop stress in its tracks with this 14-day stress reli...

Feeling overwhelmed? Stop stress in its tracks with this 14-day stress relief plan.

Coronavirus relief: What to know about the CARES act stimulus package and payments (dollar bill)

Coronavirus CARES Act: The Government Is Sending Payments to Taxpayers, Here’s What You Can Expect

Here’s what you should know about the CARES Act (H.R. 748) right now.</p...

Here’s what you should know about the CARES Act (H.R. 748) right now.

Travel Plans Canceled? Here's How to Create a Relaxing Vacation at Home

If your spring break getaway's gone, you can still make an exciting vaca...

If your spring break getaway's gone, you can still make an exciting vacation right at home.

6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

Real Simple’s mission, through its 20 years, has been to simpli...

Real Simple’s mission, through its 20 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these. Compost your food scraps, clean your smartphone, and make your glasses shine brighter with these problem-solving items.

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New Hobbies to Try During Quarantine, knitting

Life

10 Fun, Quarantine-Friendly Hobbies to Try Right Now

Here's what you (and your kids) can do besides watch TV.

Life

From Concerts to Workouts, Here’s All the Free Online Entertainment You Can Enjoy Right Now

Have fun on the house—while you’re stuck in the house.

Have fun on the house—while you’re stuck in the house.

Life

4 Strategies to Keep Your Cool During Family Quarantine

Feeling a little stressed by all the togetherness? Here's how to cope.</...

Feeling a little stressed by all the togetherness? Here's how to cope.

Life

Small Businesses Need Support Right Now—Here Are 10 Ways to Shop Local When You're Stuck at Home

Stores may be closed and you may be self-isolating, but you can still su...

Stores may be closed and you may be self-isolating, but you can still support local business from home. Here’s how.

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Food

If You’re Slow Cooking Like Crazy Right Now, Here’s What You Should Know

Even the lowest-maintenance cooking tools can offer room for improvement...

Even the lowest-maintenance cooking tools can offer room for improvement.

peach in water: how to clean fruits and vegetables

Food

Cleanliness Is So Important Right Now—Here's How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Properly

Though the FDA says there is no evidence of food or its packaging being ass...

Though the FDA says there is no evidence of food or its packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19, it's always important to thoroughly wash produce to prevent the spread of foodborne illness.

instant pot pizza dough, surrounded by vegetables

Food

Making Pizza Dough in Your Instant Pot Is the Perfect Weekend Cooking Project

Nothing quite compares to enjoying your favorite pizza from the comfort of ...

Nothing quite compares to enjoying your favorite pizza from the comfort of your home while you Netflix and chill (or WFH). Think the local pizzeria is the only option for setting that scene? Think again. Follow this easy recipe and you'll treat yourself to a homemade pie that rivals your all-time favorite pizza parlor—without having to leave the house. With this method, you'll make your dough using everyday pantry staples, and rather than waiting hours for your dough to proof and double in size on the counter, the Instant Pot will speed up the process so you can enjoy your pizza even sooner. Every night can officially be pizza night.