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Before your next wine shop visit, check our champagne buying guide. Champagne can be pretty expensive, so you’ll want to know how to look for the best sweet champagne or dry champagne. Here are a few things you should know before investing in a bottle of bubbly. Champagne Buying Guide: The Basics Champagne is different from sparkling wine. Champagne with a capital “C” can only come from the Champagne region in France, which means it comes with a hefty price tag....

The company has two chef-curated Thanksgiving meal kits to choose from: the Turkey + Sides Box and the Beef Tenderloin + Sides Box. You can preorder your dinner until November 18 (or while supplies last) and select a delivery date between November 16 and November 23. Since the meals sold out last year, we recommend claiming yours ASAP. Note: The turkeys are shipped frozen, so you need four days to let them thaw before cooking....

The recalled products were distributed through retailers in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States, as well as distributors and retailers in Canada. In America, the items were distributed in the following states: Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. In Canada, the salads were distributed in the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba....

As children, many of our parents or caregivers immediately reached for citrus fruits or juice when considering vitamin C-rich foods, and they were right to do so (oranges, for instance, are a great source of vitamin C). That being said, our knowledge about the benefits of vitamin C, as well as the foods it’s found in, has greatly expanded in recent years. The best part about this wider array of immune-boosting options—other than how happy they make our taste buds (sorry, OJ)—is that many of them, including potatoes, provide many other nutrients and benefits when we eat them....

Click here to see which smart money programs and services our editors tested and loved, or read on for the 2020 Real Simple Smart Money Award winners. Best for managing subscriptions: Clarity Money Best for couples who want to save and spend together: Zeta Read more about the best budget apps. Best for people with fluctuating incomes who want to save: Empower Best for a big interest payoff: Level Read more about the best banking apps....

Rely on your Alexa to share the news of the day? To access our Alexa Skill, search “Real Simple Tips” in your Alexa app, choose Enable, then say to your Alexa device: “Alexa, open Real Simple Tips”“Alexa, launch Real Simple Tips"“Alexa, what’s the latest from Real Simple Tips?” To include our cleaning, recipe, and lifestyle tips in your daily Alexa Flash Briefing, add the Real Simple Briefing skill. Search “Real Simple Tips” in your Alexa app, choose Enable, then use the command, “Alexa, what’s my flash briefing?...

I discovered the Hey Dewy Wireless Humidifier from a friend that experienced similar symptoms and swore by the device. I have very little self-control when purchasing mini-versions of anything, so I was immediately drawn to the petite gadget that would hopefully ease my troubles. I’m happy to report that it’s still my go-to a year later. Hey Dewy’s countertop tool is a compact, cool mist humidifier that adds moisture to your air, which can improve allergies and congestion, soothe sinus issues, and combat dry skin....

My favorite pimple patch to use over the last year has been the top-rated Original Mighty Patch from Hero Cosmetics. It is a medical-grade hydrocolloid sticker that absorbs pus and fluids from a pimple, according to the brand, and it was developed to treat surfaced pimples and whiteheads. The film also helps people like me who have a habit of picking at their face by covering the wound with a soft shield so you can go about your day (or sleep the night away)....

Actually, you don’t have to. People in both age groups are already reaching for face washes, gels, and creams with salicylic acid, a colorless, organic compound that smooths skin and unclogs pores. Because everyone deserves to put their best face forward, we asked aestheticians and dermatologists how salicylic acid can improve complexion and safeguard against breakouts. The Power of Salicylic Acid One of salicylic acid’s superpowers is that it can penetrate the sebum (an oily, protective barrier on your skin)....

It’s been a few months now and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. My floors are made of sealed hardwood, and I’ve struggled to find the right appliances and cleaning products to keep them spotless. I was intrigued by the fact that the device is a mop and vacuum cleaner all in one, uses disposable pads, and is cordless. The pads are easily locked into place on the bottom of the vacmop, and each pad contains a filter that holds vacuum debris....

That’s exactly the case with the non-baby products at Pipette, a brand that’s been dedicated to making skincare for babies and non-babies that’s “completely non-toxic” since 2019. Pipette’s online storefront for its products that are not made for babies is called “Mom,” but, as many of the hundreds of five-star reviewers will tell you, you don’t have to be a mom to love the results they’re seeing. And whether this is your first time hearing about Pipette or you’ve been a dedicated fan from the start, we’ve got great news....

To buy: From $39 with coupon; amazon.com. On top of keeping you cool, the hotel sheets are moisture-wicking, so you’ll never wake up covered in sweat. The bamboo material is resistant to pilling, too, so these sheets won’t show signs of wear even after many wash cycles. The sets come in 15 different colors and include a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and one or two pillowcases, depending on mattress size: twin and twin XL each come with one; full, queen, king, and California king have two....

“That’s more than we find on hands, or on floors,” Dr. Reynolds says. “Shoes are a common vehicle for bringing major contaminants into the home.” Dr. Reynolds points out that all those germs aren’t a problem until you come into contact with the bottom of your shoe directly, or with the floor they’ve just walked across. “Think about the cycle of transmission,” she says. “Do you have kids crawling around, or do you sit on the floor yourself?...

Since taking a shower and meditating are both calming, mood-lifting parts of the day, why not use shower hour to get clean and practice mindfulness? With this logic in mind, Shauna Shapiro, PhD, a clinical psychologist, recommends combining these two calming self-care habits. “Four decades of research demonstrate the beneficial effects of meditation practice,” says Shapiro. “From strengthening your immune system, to lengthening telomeres, to improving your sleep.” That’s right, it’s time to start thinking of the shower as luxurious personal time to find your calm before (or after) taking on the day....

Per an announcement from the FDA, all of the products subject to this recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37. The code on the container also contains K8, SH, or Z2, and the container has an expiration date of April 1, 2022, or after. The recalled formulas were distributed to retailers across the country, and were likely exported to other countries as well....

Why Does Pumpkin Pie Crack? As with most baking recipes, there’s a science to making custard-based desserts such as pumpkin pie. Here are some important factors to avoid pumpkin pie cracks. Over-baking your pumpkin pie is one major cause of cracks in your baked dessert. Custard pies continue baking once they’re out of the oven, so you’ll want to follow the timings exactly as your recipe states. Follow our tips to know exactly when your pie is done in order to prevent your pumpkin pie from cracking....

“Baking is a science, so it is extremely important to maintain the correct ratio and formula even when cutting a recipe in half,” explains Elizabeth Nelson, test kitchen manager at Wilton, a global leader in baking and cake decorating. Nelson answered every query we had on small-batch baking—from cook times, temperatures, conversions, and cookware, to what on earth you’re supposed to do when asked to cut a single egg in half....

My son doesn’t like chocolate so even though I personally would love to eat all the chocolate chip pudding cookies and brownie balls, he won’t touch any of it. But he does love sugar cookies (and snickerdoodles…) – any and all sugar cookies. I’ve already shared my favorite cut out sugar cookies, easy sugar cookies bites, and just last week my favorite sugar cookie icing. Today I’m sharing these delicious cream cheese sugar cookies because well you can never have too many sugar cookie recipes right?...

Best known for its viral Bum Bum body cream, Sol de Janeiro’s first deodorant is made of 98 percent naturally derived ingredients. Free of baking soda, which can be a rash trigger for first-time natural deodorant users, Rio Deo basically brings the beach to your pits. To buy: $16; soldejaneiro.com. With a smooth formula that features papaya enzymes for exfoliating the skin and coconut oil for moisturizing, the deodorant easily glides across my skin....

Discover our favorite storage ideas from every room in the 2022 Real Simple Home, below. Then go ahead and borrow these ideas for your own home. Under-the-Stairs Credenza The space underneath the stairs is often underutilized—and understandably so. It’s an awkwardly shaped area that’s typically too small to treat like a standalone room, but too big to ignore. On the second-floor landing of the Real Simple Home, our senior home editor Leslie Corona gave the under-the-stairs area special attention, converting it from wasted space to a functional and attractive nook....