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It’s not that my couch is uncomfortable per se, but I definitely bought my black-and-gold studded pick because of its looks, not its comfort factor. Because of that, sitting on it for anything over an hour causes my back to tense up. After about a couple months of back cracking and (sort of) helpful yoga stretches, I decided to finally give ergonomic furniture a whirl. The concept has obviously been around for a while, but since I was almost never at home pre-quarantine, I never really felt the need to opt into customized furniture....

“I absolutely love this steamer,” wrote one five-star reviewer. “I needed one because I have [a lot] of very delicate clothes that would burn if ironed, and irons are too big and bulky. I didn’t want to splurge on a professional or expensive steamer, so I saw this one and bought it. [It’s] one of the best purchases of my life! So easy to assemble and [has] very simple instructions and helpful advice....

There are a number of ingredients, so to speak, that make up every farmhouse kitchen. Still, like interior sliding barn doors, they can be adjusted to suit personal preferences, lifestyles, and budgets. These décor elements are the basic iterations most commonly used in farmhouse kitchens, but swapping a subway tile backsplash for a glass tile one won’t ruin the whole look. In fact, it can give a farmhouse kitchen a playful twist....

Even now, when I go home to visit my parents, I can count on a fresh Bath & Body Works soap sitting on the sink. And it’s easy to see why my mom has pledged allegiance to this particular hand soap for all these years. To buy: $8; bathandbodyworks.com. With their luxurious foam formula, chock-full of hydrating ingredients, and wide array of complex and irresistible scents, Bath & Body Works Foaming Hand Soaps are well worth the purchase....

Even the best meditation apps couldn’t help me get into the habit. I had no motivation to get through a guided meditation, regardless of how many soothing sounds or prompts were included. Then I tried MyLife, an app that tailors a personalized meditation plan to your current physical and mental state. (Disclaimer: MyLife and Real Simple share a parent company, but all views are our own.) Although the customized recommendations make the app stand out from competitors, it wasn’t what sold me on MyLife....

To buy: From $30 (was $85); amazon.com. Others say that Naturalizer’s loafers are great for both wide and narrow feet. A teacher with narrow feet wears them all day, and they said it’s ″one of the few shoes″ they can wear after hip surgery. Another wrote that these shoes finally ended their hunt for “cute but comfortable fashion sneakers,” adding that the wide widths are just right for their feet....

The Always Pan continues to reign supreme because it replaces eight different cookware essentials: fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. The pan can help you whip up practically any dish you please, and it even comes with a handy removable steamer basket, a nesting spatula, and a pour spout, making cooking with it all the more seamless. To buy: $145; fromourplace.com. I’ve had the Always Pan for a month now, and I’ve hardly touched the rest of my cookware since....

According to Jenn Lavardera, RD, a nutrition expert for Naturipe Farms, peaches are also one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Here’s what health benefits you’ll reap when you bite in. Just keep a napkin close!

We know that REAL SIMPLE readers are not a monolith: We are many races, sizes, identities, and abilities, we form different relationships and families, and we follow different cultural and religious traditions. We want REAL SIMPLE to be a valuable resource for all, and we will use our platform to foster inclusivity, equality, and human rights. To that end, we make the following pledges: While we are committed to the initiatives outlined above, we acknowledge that change requires time and patience, and that we might make mistakes along the way....

The good news is we’re experiencing a moment in time when a growing number of ambitious start-ups are seeking to meaningfully address these hurdles for consumers—allowing us to make a switch to a more earth-conscious lifestyle without busting our budgets or having to whip up the products ourselves in our spare time. One such notable company is Boston-based ThreeMain, which has set its sights on revolutionizing your daily cleaning routine in a way that’s not only better for the planet, but also better for you....

Especially for those with thin, limp hair, scalp treatments can help achieve a more voluminous look by deeply cleansing the scalp and encouraging follicle growth. That’s exactly what Rene Furterer’s Complexe 5 Stimulating Plant Concentrate does, according to reviewers who have tried it. This scalp serum treatment should be the first thing you put on your hair before continuing the rest of your hair care routine, and shoppers say it has made their thin hair look “noticeably thicker....

Jenni Kayne Home offers a collection of classic neutral styles across bed, bath, kitchenware, and home decor. Its multi-purpose, luxury products can be used or displayed in different ways, making them ideal investments or gifts for the holidays. From thick Alpaca Basketweave Throws to Frayed Linen Placemats, you’ll bring comfy holiday vibes to your household. And as an extra holiday treat for Real Simple readers, you can save 25 percent by using code SEASON25 (excludes furniture) at checkout....