Knowing how to do squats using your legs and not your back will translate into better workout performance and real-life functionality. Also among the benefits of squats is that they’re one of the most time-effective moves for shaping and strengthening your entire lower body, especially your backside. Since it engages all the major muscle groups of the lower body at once, you can actually squat your way to being an improved runner, tennis player, or dancer....

A tax checklist is great advice for anyone. Here are some things to consider as you build—and check off—your own list this tax season, although always review your circumstances with your financial advisor if you have one. What to Ask a Tax Preparer Amber Gray-Fenner, owner of Tax Therapy, urges taxpayers to ask about a tax preparer’s qualifications and practice. That includes inquiring about their overall level of experience, their staffing, and the volume of work the office does....

Reader question: I got a permanent color done professionally two months ago, but my hair is already a different color from when I left the salon. Why is this happening? —Dara Moynes In an ideal world, the hair color that you walk out with at the salon would be the hair color that stays at home. Alas in the real world, hair color fades, which means that it oxidizes and changes over time....

The good news is that there are easy steps you can add to your preparations and vacation packing list to get ahead of, and even take advantage of, different vacation styles (and interests) to ensure that everyone’s individual needs are being met. Whether you’re traveling with your S.O., a group of friends, or your entire family, read on as experts share their top tips for minimizing conflict leading into and during your next getaway so everyone comes out of it feeling relaxed, fulfilled, and even closer than before....

So I was thrilled when The Ted Lasso crew released the shortbread recipe they use for said biscuits–and realized they’re incredibly easy to make. (It’s been all over TikTok and the internet ever since.) Odds are you already have everything you need in the kitchen right now—it’s just 2 sticks of butter, a pinch of salt, ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar, and 2 cups of flour. The Ted Lasso biscuits were very rich and buttery, and simply divine fresh out of the oven with a cup of tea....

10+ years of experience in print and digital mediaHost of Spotless, Real Simple’s cleaning how-to video series Designed rooms in the 2020 and 2021 Real Simple HomesHas made appearances on Good Morning America, PIX11 News, and Cheddar as a home decor and cleaning expertCurrently working on a home decor and organizing book, Embrace Your Space, being released in March 2023. Before joining the team at Real Simple, Katie was an associate editor at Apartment Therapy, where she became well-versed in reversible decor for rentals and small spaces....

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Below, you’ll find sales on skincare products from top brands like Origins and Avlon as well as makeup from drugstore royalty Revlon, Rimmel, and Maybelline. There are also major discounts on hot hair tools and masks from Conair, Chi, and more. To give your skin a much-needed hydration boost, you can’t go wrong with a collagen-infused facial cream. This popular anti-aging moisturizer from DHC brightens your skin via Vitamin C and smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles thanks to ingredients like collagen, and rapeseed and jojoba oils....

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To buy: $50 (was $70); amazon.com. Hundreds of five-star reviewers have declared it their sneaker of choice for servers, nurses, and workout enthusiasts alike, each spending hours at a time on their feet. Featuring Under Armour’s highly responsive charged cushioning technology, this auspicious design ensures less impact and enhanced bounce back with every stride, so your joints and feet are less stressed. The top-seller’s rubber outsole shields those high-impact areas of your feet while the durable leather overlays lock in your feet for stability, and the lightweight mesh top provides breathability and ventilation....

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