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For those on the search for new sheets that will not only feel super comfortable but look great at the same time, then Parachute’s biannual sitewide sale should not be missed this Memorial Day weekend. Real Simple’s shopping editors and writers (including myself) have consistently raved about this style-forward home decor and bedding brand for its game-changing percale sheets, its sateen sheets that satisfy self-proclaimed “sheet snobs,” its bath towels that will make you look forward to actually getting out of the shower, its linen sleep dress that you’ll want to wear all summer, and even its ultra-stylish tableware....

More specifically, the grocery delivery platform recently shared a list of the most uniquely popular pies in each state. The intel was compiled using purchase data between February 2021 and January 2022 to determine which pie in each state had the highest share over the national average, and the results were somewhat surprising. For example, while seasonal favorites like apple pie and pecan pie made the cut, they didn’t manage to take top honors in the highest number of states across the country....

Remodel vs. Renovation No matter which term you use, there’s a good chance whoever you’re talking to knows what you’re referring to, but have you ever stopped and wondered if you’re using the correct word? Or if the contractors, designers, paint pros, and other experts you’re working with think you’re unfamiliar with the process because you’re using the wrong word? Is there a difference between a remodel and a renovation? Well, it depends on who you ask....

Merit Beauty continually stands out as a clean and carefully curated brand, so when I heard it was launching a Bronze Balm last month, I knew I needed to try it. The already internet-beloved bronzer crayon comes in five shades for fair to deep skin tones; I received a sample of Merit Beauty’s Bronze Balm in clay (an ecru-bisque shade) to test. To buy: $30; meritbeauty.com. As soon as I applied the vegan Bronze Balm, I noticed how creamy it felt against my skin due to the moisture-locking vitamin E and fatty acids—it was also formulated without acne-triggering ingredients....

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“We started telling a story last year about using color to help us feel grounded as we were headed into a new decade,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Last year, the brand selected classic Naval SW 6244, a “new neutral,” as their Color of the Year 2020. “Now we are continuing that inward journey by exploring the past, examining the present, and looking at what this all means for our future....

One of those is the Swedish Wholesale Dishcloths. This best-seller has more than 24,000 five-star ratings because the towels are durable, reusable, and sustainable—meaning they’re better for the environment than single-use paper towels and will save you money in the long run. One shopper considered them to be “great gifts for friends and family.” To buy: $13 with code SWEDISHW15 (was $25); amazon.com. “These were a COVID quarantine miracle find,” they wrote....

So the burning questions remain: Should you really take a melatonin supplement before bed? How much melatonin is too much—and how often is too often? How does this sleep agent even work? We asked a few sleep experts about the pros and cons of this popular sleep supplement. How does melatonin work, and why is it important for sleep? Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland of the brain, is hailed as a “natural” sleep aid that helps regulate our circadian rhythm and is “important for maintaining good sleep hygiene and getting enough sleep,” says Victoria Glass, MD, medical researcher and physician....

How I Tested the Service During my three-week testing period, the brand sent me five different Sunbasket premade meals, three meal kits (each with two servings), one breakfast, and three snacks to try. My thoughts in three words? Fresh, healthy, and satisfying. I don’t follow a specific diet; however, I aim to eat healthy meals that make me feel good. And when it comes to trying new flavors, I’m not picky....

At first blush, it sounds morbid, but Magnusson handles this touchy topic with humor and presents death cleaning as a thoughtful process that ensures family members won’t face the burden of digging through mountains of clothing, books, furniture, and tchotchkes later on. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, only to realize you’ll have to sort through an entire lifetime of belongings while grieving your loss, you’re already well aware of how difficult this process can be....

After you rinse and pat dry the pumpkin seeds, you’ll roast them in the oven, then toss them with butter, sugar, salt, and a bit of cinnamon. In a pinch, you can toast pumpkin seeds in the microwave instead by heating them in a single layer on a glass baking dish or pie plate. Microwave pumpkin seeds for about 2 minutes and stir. Heat again for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until the seeds are lightly browned and crunchy....