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Graben street and Plague Column in center of Vienna
The 10 Most Livable Cities All Share This One Thing in Common
BRB, looking up plane tickets ...
Lara Walsh
Jul 3, 2024
Aldi’s Inflatable Screen Is Back in Stock — And It’s a Must-Have for Backyard Movie Nights
Not a want, but a need.
Sofia Rivera
Jul 3, 2024
Costco Is Selling a “Beautiful” Summer Garden Find for Just $20
News
It comes in so many beautiful colors.
Abby Monteil
Jul 2, 2024
The TV Show That Helped Me Feel Good About Moving Away from My Hometown (Really!)
Meet your new binge-watch.
Isabel Petrou
Jul 2, 2024
I Tried the Viral “Alpha Bridge” Method to See if It Could Help Me Fall Asleep Faster
This might just be the secret to better sleep in any bed.
Nandini Maharaj
Jul 2, 2024
Trader Joe’s Is Issuing a Recall on This Summer Item
You may have to go without your Mango Tangerine candle this summer.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 2, 2024
The Stylish, Cooling Comforter That Made Me Break Up with Duvet Covers for Good
Shopping
The button detailing is too adorable.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jul 2, 2024
This $12 Tool Is a Must-Have If You Scream When You See a Bug in Your Home
Life
It’s me, I’m the one screaming.
Sofia Rivera
Jul 2, 2024
Lowe’s 4th of July Hours Will Come in Clutch for Your BBQ
NEWS
This is important information if you plan to get your grill on.
Terri Pous
Jul 2, 2024
IKEA’s Fourth of July Hours Are Great for Shoppers
Get ready to get your MALM on.
Terri Pous
Jul 2, 2024
Walmart’s Fourth of July Hours May Save Your Holiday Weekend
NEWS
This is great news if you want to do some shopping in the AC.
Terri Pous
Jul 2, 2024
T.J. Maxx Is Changing Its Hours for One Day — Find Out Before You Go
The change may affect your shopping plans.
Terri Pous
Jul 2, 2024
108 Taylor Swift Captions for Every Summer Mood
You gotta have at least one "Florida!!!" TikTok.
Collette Reitz
Jul 1, 2024
This Costco Cabinet Is “So Pretty,” You’ll Want 1 for Every Room
NEWS
The blue color is phenomenal.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 1, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Mattresses to Score on Sale This Holiday Weekend
Starting at $480!
Haley Lyndes
Jul 1, 2024
2 “Random” IKEA Finds Are the (Stunning!) Secret to This Modern Table Lamp Transformation
Anything can become a lamp if you hack it right!
Olivia Harvey
Jul 1, 2024
Costco’s Fourth of July Hours Are Not What You’d Expect
News
Better stock up on your summer essentials ASAP!
Terri Pous
Jul 1, 2024
8 Cooling Blankets That'll Keep You Ice Cold in the Summer Heat
Starting at just $19
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jul 1, 2024
The Home Depot’s Fourth of July Hours May Save Your Last-Minute Emergencies
NEWS
If you’re lucky enough to have off work, you may be thinking about spending part of the time tending to your home projects.
Terri Pous
Jul 1, 2024
These Are the 2 Best Times to Travel on July 4
News
This year will be way busier than most.
Abby Monteil
Jul 1, 2024
Trader Joe’s Is Changing Its Hours for One Day — For a Good Reason
Your local store may be closing earlier than usual.
Terri Pous
Jul 1, 2024
Should You Buy These $150 Oprah-Approved Bath Towels or the $20 Alternative?
Which one is better?
Nikol Slatinska
Jun 29, 2024
I Tried This Viral Plastic Wrap Hack in My Bathroom, and I’ll Never Use It Again
It’s certainly unexpected.
Heather Bien
Jun 29, 2024
The “Corona Sunrise” Is the 4-Ingredient Cocktail Hack I Make All Summer (It’s So Refreshing!)
I make it every Friday.
Lauren Miyashiro
Jun 29, 2024
Trader Joe’s Is Selling a Limited-Edition Summer Favorite for Just $4
It’s going to fly off the shelves.
Abby Monteil
Jun 29, 2024
The Comfy, Cooling Mattress Topper We Love Is 50% Off
More than 1,000 were sold last month!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 28, 2024
A "Progressive Dinner" Is the Retro Party You Need to Try This Weekend
Life
It’s affordable and *so* much fun.
Sarah Everett
Jun 28, 2024
The $32 Neck Fan I Swear by for Staying Cool All Summer Long
It’s not pretty, but it does the job!
Jada Wong
Jun 27, 2024
The One Thing Safety Experts Always Do in Their Kitchen Before Leaving for Vacation (And Now I Do, Too!)
Because peace of mind is priceless.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 26, 2024
The $5 IKEA Staple I Stock Up on Every Time I’m in the Store (I’ve Been Using It for 10 Years!)
They’re a superhero staple in my self-care routine.
Kylie McConville
Jun 26, 2024
“Blue Mind Theory” Is the Self-Care Vacation Hack You Need to Try This Summer
Use this as an excuse when you book your next beach vacation.
Lara Walsh
Jun 26, 2024
15 Secrets About House-Sitting from People Who Travel the Globe for Free
From how they got into it to what they love (and don’t) about house sitting, here’s what they want you to know.
Heather Bien
Jun 26, 2024
I Tried the Pioneer Woman’s Famous Coleslaw, and I Won’t Be Making It Again
It wasn’t memorable.
Kiersten Hickman
Jun 25, 2024
What to Steer Clear of This Summer, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Life
Here’s the forecast you’ve been looking for.
Brittany Beringer-Tobing
Jun 25, 2024
The $18 Organizer That Nearly Doubled My Storage Space (I'm Buying Another!)
Make more room in your closet.
Haley Lyndes
Jun 24, 2024
Aldi Has a $10 Version of This Viral Beach Chair (They’re So Compact!)
No more lugging around bulky folding chairs!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 24, 2024
My Parents Have This Ingenious $13 Surge Protector in Every Room
I just bought one, too!
Nikol Slatinska
Jun 24, 2024
Target Is Selling the Prettiest ’80s-Inspired Find for Just $20
Plus, it can help with mood and sleep!
Abby Monteil
Jun 23, 2024
Target Just Announced a Major Change to Its Online Store
NEWS
Take my money!
Abby Monteil
Jun 22, 2024
The Secret to Making the Best Avocado Toast Around Involves a Star Ingredient You’d Least Expect
And you probably already have some in your fridge!
Cheryl Fenton
Jun 21, 2024
Ina Garten’s Summer Garden Pasta Is (Almost) Too Good to Be True
The brilliant no-cook sauce blows me away every time.
Jesse Szewczyk
Jun 21, 2024
Your Local IKEA’s Hosting an Event That’s Perfect for Small Spaces
NEWS
The “Fill a FRAKTA” competition sounds like a blast.
Emma Dangel
Jun 21, 2024
People Are Just Discovering This “Amazing” $13 Target Organizer (It’s a Game-Changer!)
Plus, it makes an unexpectedly great housewarming gift.
Sofia Rivera
Jun 21, 2024
The Chic, Breathable Linen Quilt That's Getting Me Through the Heat Wave
It's comfortably cool.
Haley Lyndes
Jun 20, 2024
Travis Barker And Kourtney Kardashian's Unique Living Setup Isn't For Everyone
Don't knock it 'til you try it.
Lara Walsh
Jun 20, 2024
Your Definitive Guide to Suitcase Sizes (Never Pay a Surprise Bag Fee Again!)
How big can a carry-on be, again?
Jennifer Prince
Jun 20, 2024
The $22 IKEA Gem I'm Buying for My Next Beach Day (It's on Sale!)
Life
It's a summer must-have for park hangs and beach days.
Sofia Rivera
Jun 19, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Canned Tuna, and They All Said the Same Thing
“Turns out, there’s one hook for all three.”
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 18, 2024
I Ditched My Plastic Food Storage for This $10 Pyrex Set, and I’m Never Going Back
They're stackable, too!
Morgan Pryor
Jun 18, 2024
Surprise! This Is the Happiest City in America
It’s not the one you might think.
Lara Walsh
Jun 18, 2024
Celebrating Juneteenth & Freedom Is in My DNA — Now I'm Passing the Tradition On
As a native Texan, here's how I honor my Blackness, community, and freedom.
Cori Murray
Jun 18, 2024
Joanna Gaines Will Convince You To Try This “So Beautiful” DIY
She’s preserving memories and creating decor inspiration.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 17, 2024
Nate Berkus Shared the Morning Routine He Never Skips (Neither Should You!)
It’s proven to help with productivity.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 16, 2024
This $5 Costco Essential Will Make Your Bathroom Instantly More Luxe
They’re such great quality for the price.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 16, 2024
55 Summer Bucket List Ideas to Add to Your Own (for the Best Summer Ever)
Life
Think: picnics, outdoor concerts, and campouts.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 16, 2024
Jif’s First New Peanut Butter in 10 Years Tastes Just Like a Reese’s Cup
You'll find an excuse to put this on everything.
Alexandra Foster
Jun 15, 2024
More Than 1.2 Million Lights Have Been Recalled After a Disturbing New Report
Here’s what you need to know.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 15, 2024
The 9-in-1 Aldi Cookware Tool That Shoppers Are "Running" to the Store to Buy
Wow, wow, wow.
Abby Monteil
Jun 15, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Mattresses That'll Help You Prevent Back Pain
Shopping
We spoke to a doctor and a physical therapist, and here’s what they said.
Nikol Slatinska
Jun 14, 2024
What to Do if You Spot a Joro Spider in Your Yard
These invasive spiders are scary, but they’re not poisonous.
Lara Walsh
Jun 14, 2024
I Tried “Maslow’s Method” for Hosting, and It Saved Me So Much Stress
Here’s how to throw the perfect party, every time.
Heather Bien
Jun 14, 2024
26 Actually Fun & Creative Ways to Give a Cash Gift
These are so much better than money in an envelope.
Megan Braden-Perry
Jun 13, 2024
The Secret Ingredient in My Grandma’s Famous Salad Dressing
It’s not fancy, but it is delicious.
Rachel Perlmutter
Jun 13, 2024
The One Thing Everyone Is Booking on TaskRabbit This Summer
Stay cool, y’all.
Lara Walsh
Jun 13, 2024
You Can Get a Limited-Edition “Bridgerton”-Inspired Bouquet
Your living-room watch party will be the talk of the Ton.
Abby Monteil
Jun 13, 2024
IKEA Just Announced a New Collection and It’s Perfect for Colorful Maximalists
NEWS
You can IKEA hack in a brand-new way.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 13, 2024
31 Last-Minute (But Still Thoughtful) Father’s Day Gifts That They’ll Love
These ideas are anything but half-baked.
Madelyn Simons
Jun 13, 2024
Ryan Gosling Has a Rule-Breaking Cooking Tip That We’ll Follow Forever
This is actually ingenious.
Kiersten Hickman
Jun 12, 2024
Erin Napier’s Genius Kitchen Storage Solution Uses Thrifted Items
So clever.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 12, 2024
11 Fun and Simple Father’s Day Ideas (That Aren’t a Barbecue)
Your presence is the gift! Bonus: They're all last-minute friendly.
Sofia Rivera
Jun 12, 2024
This Little Splurge Saves Me So Much Stress at the Grocery Store (People Always Ask About It!)
It's worth every penny.
Charli Penn
Jun 12, 2024
The “Perfect” Salad Dressing I’ve Been Making for Almost a Decade (No Other Recipe Compares!)
I make it every week.
Patty Catalano
Jun 11, 2024