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Having tested them out for weeks, I’ve become fully convinced by Parachute’s Percale Sheet Set to swap out my sateen sheet habit for this Egyptian cotton option. The brand, known for its shopper-loved sheets and towels that have thousands of glowing reviews, is one of the Internet’s go-to destinations for investment-worthy linens, so I happily accepted when it offered to send me a set to try. And the hype is real: Parachute’s Percale Sheet Set, which has 1,400 five-star ratings, is so comfortable and breathable that it outshines all other cotton sheets I’ve tried....

Real Trees Provide Family Tradition Taking a plastic tree out of storage every year isn’t quite the same as heading to a Christmas tree farm or local nursery and bringing home a fresh, live tree. For many people who celebrate Christmas, a genuine evergreen is a festive and romantic symbol of family, tradition, and nostalgia. In many households, it’s a non-negotiable, seasonal staple. A 2019 survey for the Christmas Tree Promotion Board polled 2,000 American parents with children ages 17 and younger who celebrate Christmas....

The Umbra Gallery Frame Set already has more than 2,200 five-star ratings and hundreds of positive reviews. It comes with a total of five frames (two 4-by-6-inch frames and three 5-by-7-inch frames) that all hang from a modern beam. The best thing about it is you only need to use two screws on the beam to attach the whole set to your wall, rather than having to work through the hassle of hanging multiple frames....

But when you’re shopping, how do you know if those products will really live up to their promises? That’s where we come in! For years, Real Simple has been a resource to help you knock out everything on your to-do list with ease—and now, you can look to us for the trustworthy product recommendations that’ll make a difference in your life. We are committed to recommending the best products in every category, based on hands-on testing....

The Blue Apron Summer Lobster Box has everything you need for an indulgent yet surprisingly light lobster dinner that comes together in no time. Plus, at about $30 per serving, this well-rounded meal is a steal when compared to what you’d pay for a lobster roll nearly anywhere else right now. The box is available now, but August 23, the last day to place an order, is quickly approaching. To buy: $119; blueapron....

That’s why when Saie, an internet- and editor-loved clean beauty brand, offered me a sample of its new Hydrabeam concealer, I was more than happy to test it out. Most of Saie’s products are known to act as both makeup and skincare; I’ve had it on my radar after hearing praise for its Sunvisor sunscreen that helps with uneven skin tones and shopper-loved Slip Tint tinted SPF moisturizer. While I was expecting Hydrabeam to live up to the hype, I was shocked when it really blew past my expectations to become one of my favorite new beauty products of the season....

I’ve gotten used to the itchy fibers and wear wool frequently throughout the cold-weather months, but it is no friend to my dry winter skin. So when Rumpl’s newest merino wool blanket landed on my doorstep, I audibly gasped at how soft the materials were. To buy: From $199; rumpl.com. Rumpl is well known for its puffy, insulated outdoor blankets that are made for camping, picnics, and everyday lounging. It’s latest release is a collection of the softest merino wool blankets I’ve ever felt....

Blueberries, Lemon Zest, and Powdered SugarMix 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon) into the batter with the buttermilk, and then prepare recipe as written. Scrape batter into the pan and top with 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries. Bake and then broil according to recipe. Dust with powdered sugar. Raspberries and Cream Cheese SwirlWhisk ¾ cup (6 ounces) room-temperature cream cheese with ¼ cup milk and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until completely smooth....

The Imily Bela Knitted Sweater features a roomy fit with a high scooped neckline, two side slits, and a shorter hem length that easily tucks it into jeans, joggers, shorts, and under a belt. It’s made from a popcorn knit fabric with a faux-sherpa feel that customers have described as “cozy perfection.” To buy: $34 with coupon (was $36); amazon.com. “I am obsessed with this sweater. I’ve had it for two weeks and I’ve worn it almost every day,” one shopper raved....

The Sun Ninja Sand-Free Beach Blanket is made from 100 percent nylon that’s triple stitched to prevent wear and tear. It’s water- and rip-resistant and is 10 by 9 feet to fit up to seven adults on one sand-free surface. The thin and lightweight blanket has a carrying bag attached to the seams, so it’s super portable without taking up too much space in your beach tote. Bonus: The bag even comes with a bottle opener, so you can enjoy happy hour without thinking twice about whether the bottles are twist-offs....

While it might not always seem like it, there is, in fact, a difference between soaps, body washes, and shower gels, and that difference matters depending on your skin type and where you live. To figure out the best product to wash your body with, we asked Ilyse Lefkowicz, MD, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology, and the global dermatologist for Head and Shoulders, for all the answers....

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