Made with a polyester and spandex blend, these “buttery soft” leggings are stretchy enough to withstand yoga poses and comfortable enough to wear all day long. Ideal for colder months, these leggings have a velvety soft fleece lining that gives you an additional layer of toasty warmth without weighing you down. Plus, they launder well per multiple reviewers who confirm that the lining doesn’t pill, lose its soft texture, or become misshapen after washing....

To buy: $36 with code 10REALSIMPLE (was $40); amazon.com. “Amazing storage bags,” one shopper wrote in their five-star review. “I moved into my first house and was lacking in storage space, specifically for bedding. Quilts and blankets take up so much space, so I bought the L and XL sizes with bedding in mind. These bags delivered. I stuffed a massive, fluffy quilt (complete with duvet cover) into an XL bag, and—within seconds—that huge thing shrunk down to nothing!...

She typically sees employers offering to pay for a portion of tuition costs for employees who opt to go back to school. This usually does not apply to courses you were taking at the time of your hiring. It’s one of the benefits that become available a bit later; once you’ve been with the company for a few months or a year. Some will even take it a step further and offer educational sabbaticals....

Mist Your Plants You’ve probably seen the fancy plant misters at the local nursery and wondered: Do I really need that? No matter if you splurge on a stylish mister or stick to a basic plastic spray bottle, many house plants are happier when they’re misted. Particularly during the winter months or if you live in an area with low humidity, misting your plants works to boost the humidity in the air....

To buy: $15; amazon.com. The Blooming Jungle’s plant pole is made with coir, natural fibers made from coconut husk, so plants can easily cling onto and grow vertically along the stick. It acts great as support for climbing plants and vines that are growing in containers, as well as large indoor plants such as the popular Monstera that can become statement pieces for any room. Each pack comes with two pieces of string to tie your plants to the two 17-inch moss sticks, but you can even stack one pole on top of the other to create a super long support stick for large plants....

“Since she was seven, she was begging me and her dad to start a charity,” Candace Phaire, Chelsea’s mom, told CNN. “She was so persistent, every couple of months she would ask, ‘Are we starting Chelsea’s Charity yet?’ When she was turning 10, she asked us again, and we decided it was time to go for it.” Between August and March, the Phaires donated nearly 900 art kits filled with markers, crayons, paper, coloring books, colored pencils, and gel pens....

Similar to a sub, hoagie, and hero, the grinder is said to date back to the 19th century, when Italian immigrants on the East Coast would bring these overstuffed, but stable, sandwiches to work at the shipyards. The name may refer to the grinding of teeth workers needed to bite into the hard and overstuffed bread, or grinder may be slang for a worker on the docks. It’s not documented, but what does remain is this delicious relic, that’s perfect for a workday lunch or truly anytime....

Most Popular Chores Asked about their favorite type of cleaning in a survey on behalf of Clorox, 37 % of people say doing laundry is their preferred chore. The survey results—named “The Dirt on Spring Cleaning: American’s Top Cleaning Confessions”—included responses from 1,234 people, the majority of whom somehow view laundry as the least-terrible chore. Other preferred chores include cleaning the kitchen (chosen by 32 % of respondents) and vacuuming. Choosing a favorite chore can be tricky—are any truly enjoyable?...

To buy: From $27 with coupon; amazon.com. “It’s lightweight, so it’s not too heavy. The neck is very impressive because it’s not constricting,” wrote another five-star reviewer. “It’s very loose and not itchy at all. [I] want this in other colors!” There are even more standout features of the knit oversized sweater than its fit. One is the mock turtleneck, which adds a trendy element that still feels comfortable. Another is that the sweater is available in both colorblock patterns and solid colors in up to 28 shades—some of which are on sale right now in select sizes....

There was nothing necessarily wrong with the original kitchen’s design, it was simply from another era. “Although we loved the layout and all of the storage, the oak cabinets and dark countertops felt a little dated,” she said. The couple had lived in Australia before they met, and looked to it for an airier style where their two pugs, Gertrude and Matilda, could relish the sunshine as much as their snacks....

Before ordering it for myself, I checked out the customer ratings and reviews and found mostly positive feedback for the chair. Nearly 300 people gave it a five-star rating, and reviewers agreed it looks nice and has a firm cushion that’s large enough to sit cross-legged on. A few even said they bought it specifically for temporary home offices. “It’s comfortable, and the color and velvet material [are] beautiful,” wrote one shopper....

To buy: $40 (was $100); amazon.com. This home gadget can be set on a table or stand on its own while it quietly removes particles like pet dander, pollen, microbes, and bacteria from the air. A pet owner who has year-round allergies from plants gave it a five-star rating because this air purifier acts “fast and effectively” at cleaning the air in their home. Another satisfied reviewer shared that it was “easy to assemble” and was happy that it came with the extra filters....

That’s when I decided to rearrange my apartment to make space for a desk, keeping in mind there wasn’t much space to work with. After hemming and hawing over bulky corner desks that took up too much space and tiny writing desks that I could barely get my legs under, I discovered the perfect solution: A wall-mounted desk that takes up absolutely no space on the floor and has all the space and shelving needed for a home office....

Dubbed Hot Cocoa Ornaments, these new chocolate treats look exactly like the ornaments one might put on a Christmas tree or use as part of other holiday decor. Each package, which retails for $6.99, contains four large, spherical bulbs, and each one is a different color. Additionally, the red, yellow, blue, and green “ornaments” are covered in a glittery, edible coating. While these glistening bulbs look like they belong on a tree or in close proximity to a pile of presents, they’re actually designed to be dunked into a steaming mug of milk—or your favorite non-dairy beverage....

Why Buy Trader Joe’s Sicilian Selezione Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Price. Quality. Range. The ability to make weeks, or even months, of eating better. There’s nothing quite like good olive oil for enhancing pasta, beans, poached fish, and so many other dishes. Better still, there’s nothing like good olive oil that doesn’t cost much. And this is where we need to discuss Trader Joe’s Sicilian Selezione Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a product that deserves a spot in TJ’s hall of fame....

Health Benefits “Seaweed, a sea algae, is high in minerals and vitamins including iodine, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B2, and vitamin C,” says Lisa Dreher, a registered dietician with the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. “It’s also one of the few food sources of the less well-known mineral vanadium. Preliminary research shows that vanadium may improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin and decrease the body’s production of glucose.” Moreover, Dreher notes that seaweed contains unique phytonutrients and antioxidants needed to protect cells and DNA against damage....

If you’re looking for a fun Valentine’s Day game, look no further. Okay well read this post then you can also look at these Valentine’s Day would you rather questions, this Valentine’s Day trivia, and maybe even this Valentine’s Day outburst game. But for now, let’s talk about this Valentine’s Day danger words games because it’s a fun one. If you’ve never played danger words, it’s a game inspired by one on Ellen’s Game of Games, but the printable version is a bit less intense than the one on her show....

Cooling bras are few and far between, especially ones that look as put together as this, which is why it has nearly 2,000 five-star ratings to date. Unlike traditional T-shirt or wireless bras that create a puddle of sweat within the cups, this comfortable option has a lining designed to cool and remove moisture away from the skin. To buy: From $20 (was $38); amazon.com. People who live in the South and the tropics swear by its breathable cups....

What is fungal acne? Interestingly, fungal acne is a misnomer: It’s not caused by fungus, and it’s not even considered acne. “The condition we call fungal acne is actually malassezia folliculitis (infection of the hair follicle), which is triggered by a yeast that inflames the hair follicles in your skin and products pimple-like bumps,” says Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. It’s totally normal for this type of yeast to live on your skin, but an overgrowth of it can lead to outbreaks, especially during the changing seasons....

Something else Scandinavians—specifically the Swedes—have perfected is the art of the coffee break. Meet fika, the Swedish tradition that involves setting aside quality downtime for drinking coffee slowly. (It often also includes a kanelbulle, the deliciously sweet Swedish cinnamon bun, and bonding with good company.) Fika is tied to the appreciation of coffee and pastries, yes, but it’s really meant to be a way to hit the pause button on work and life stress and just enjoy the moment....