20 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Closet Organized Shutterstock For many people, the closet is the last place to get tackled when we’re reorganizing our homes. After all, we tend to take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach when it comes to our closets: if we don’t want to deal with that pile of laundry, shoving it in a closet gives us the appearance of a clean home, even if there’s still a mountain of clutter behind closed doors....

22 Surprising Signs You Have a Vitamin Deficiency Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock Despite having some of the best access to healthy food in the world, nutrition deficiencies are alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, research published in the journal Nutrients in 2020 found that “45% of the U.S. population had a prevalence of inadequacy for vitamin A, 46% for vitamin C, 95% for vitamin D, 84% for vitamin E, and 15% for zinc....

27 Online Shopping Secrets So Good You’ll Want to Keep Them to Yourself Shutterstock Online shopping is the easiest way to buy pretty much anything and everything you need. But though it’s convenient, it can often feel like there are deals to be had that you’re missing out on. With a little extra effort, however, and some excellent insider tricks, you can become an e-shopping expert. Between checking rebate sites and adding just the right amount of stuff to your cart to save more money, it’s all about being strategic!...

3 IRS Deductions You Can’t Take This Year, Experts Warn 88studio / Shutterstock Whether you like it or not, tax season is here. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting filings on Jan. 23 for any early birds. For the rest of us, the deadline is April 18—but before you file, you’ll want to be aware of any changes for the 2023 tax season. Experts warn that there are a few key deductions you can’t take this year—which could affect what your tax refund adds up to....

3 Things That Make Weight Gain Almost Inevitable (Besides Overeating) FotoDuets/Shutterstock I eat too much and don’t exercise enough. It’s a common refrain, typically spoken while looking between your bare feet at the numbers on a scale, and it reinforces the ingrained belief that we could lose weight if only we burn off more calories than we consume. That notion, however, ignores three causes of weight gain that have little to do with that second helping of spaghetti you had at Nana’s on a lazy Sunday afternoon....

30 Travel Movies to Help Inspire Your Next Trip Sony Pictures Releasing One of the great things about movies is that they can take you places without you having to squeeze into an uncomfortable airplane seat or with all the other hassles that real-life travel entails. There are lots of great movies about people setting out to see the world , so let the big screen scratch your wanderlust by checking out these 31 films....

33 Awesomely Creative Christmas Gifts You Never Would Have Thought of Shutterstock But just because everyone else is being boring and predictable with their Christmas shopping doesn’t mean that you should. The holidays are about showing your loved ones how much you care about them, and that isn’t going to happen if you’re giving everyone a different version of the same ugly sweater. Herein, we’ve rounded up some creative Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list....

4 Best Cheeses to Eat If You’re Trying to Lose Weight, Doctor Says iStock Melty and mouthwatering, cheese can be a delicious part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Yet, if your goal is to lose weight, you may find that indulging in your favorite cheeses can throw your progress off track—especially if you choose the wrong types. As a general rule of thumb, the best diet-friendly dairy will be minimally processed, low in sodium, and made with very few ingredients....

4 Major Best Buy Changes Coming to Stores, and How They’ll Affect You Shutterstock Whether you’re looking for a fancy TV upgrade or in need of a laptop replacement, Best Buy wants to be your one-stop shop for all things tech. Like many businesses, Best Buy has faced financial hardships due to tariff hikes . But nevertheless, the electronics retailer has forged ahead and found ways to stand out from its competitors....

4 Major Magnesium Lotion Benefits, From Sleep to Skincare Shutterstock Your body needs magnesium to perform a wide range of over 300 functions, including protein synthesis, blood sugar management, muscle and nerve function, blood pressure regulation, energy production, and more. Most often, you can get all the magnesium you need by eating foods that are rich in the mineral, such as green leafy vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains....

4 Major United Airlines Changes, and How They’ll Affect Travelers Shutterstock We’re in the thick of summer travel season, so if you’re boarding a plane anytime soon, make sure to allow yourself ample time to check luggage, get through airport security , and snag a pre-flight snack. One airline that’s having a particularly busy summer is United. According to a CNN report , United is expecting to shepherd roughly 50 million passengers between June and August....

4 Reasons Not to Take a Shower in the Morning, According to Doctors Shutterstock People who take morning showers often tout the benefits of their wake-up routine. For instance, it can give you an effective energy boost , help you out with a good hair day, and leave you less sweaty from all that tossing and turning in bed. But morning showers have their drawbacks, as those in the night shower camp will gladly tell you....

4 Reasons to Switch From Bar Soap to Body Wash, According to Health Experts Shutterstock Having a healthy skincare routine isn’t just for your face—your whole body can benefit from the right skin regimen. That’s why some experts are calling into question one popular product—traditional bar soap—and suggesting you trade it in for body wash. Though bar soaps can provide a squeaky clean with a low environmental impact thanks to their non-plastic packaging, body wash has several advantages over bar soap, according to health experts....

4 Secrets for Shopping at Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Combo Stores iStock If you’re big on savings, then Family Dollar and Dollar Tree are likely two of your favorite spots. The two retailers have been part of the same company since 2015, and recently, they’ve joined forces and had a baby: the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Combo Store. “It’s two great stores coming together —Family Dollar, ready to meet your family’s needs, alongside Dollar Tree, with its thrilling offerings in seasonal, party, and crafting—to help you celebrate life’s occasions,” explains the corporate website....

5 Best Books If You Loved “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2669327049_5946_featured.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“5 Best Books If You Loved “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand - 1”> Best Life Spooky book season may be here, but some of us are still embedded in beach read season after devouring Elin Hilderbrand ‘s The Perfect Couple . The oceanfront thriller is fueled by family drama, forbidden love, generational wealth, and puzzling female protagonists....

5 Easy Health Hacks That Actually Work, According to Experts NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock When it comes to boosting your health, there’s a long list of things that can move the needle, from eating less sugar to lifting weights —but some are easier to accomplish than others. If modifying your diet or starting a new exercise routine sounds daunting, you’re in luck. Best Life asked wellness experts for their favorite easy health hacks, and they delivered....

5 Tips for Letting Your Gray Hair Air Dry, According to Stylists Kues / Shutterstock Air drying your hair isn’t always reliable, especially after it goes gray (if you haven’t noticed, that shift can cause increased frizz, dryness, static, and the like). Sometimes, it seems to dry with the perfect wave or curl, while others, it falls flat or turns into a frizzy mess . With so much left seemingly to chance, it makes sense to break out your hot tools when you need your strands to look on point....

5 Unlucky Things You Should Never Keep in Your Home, Feng Shui Experts Say Okrasiuk / Shutterstock If you feel like you’ve been exceptionally unlucky, your home decor choices could be to blame. Luckily, you may be able to turn your bad luck around by following the 3000-year-old Chinese philosophy of feng shui. Leslie VanDerven , a certified feng shui professional and strategic interior design advisor at Real Estate Bees , explains that feng shui is the art of using elements, colors, and placement of items to boost and balance the energy (or chi) and harmony of an environment....

5 Warnings About Buying and Selling on Facebook Marketplace, Experts Say Koshiro K / Shutterstock If you’re always on the lookout for a deal, chances are you’ve spent some time on Facebook Marketplace. Whether you’re redecorating your living room and looking for the perfect antique accent table or have decided to get in shape and are in the market for a stationary bike that won’t break the bank, you’re likely to find what you’re looking for on the platform—and probably even some things you aren’t....

6 “Polite” Texts You’re Sending That Are Actually Offensive fizkes / Shutterstock Text messages are quick and convenient, allowing us to stay in near-constant contact throughout the day. However, research shows that by doing so, we’re often missing out on the non-verbal cues that help us truly understand one another. “Texts, like emails, do not come with the user’s tone, so it is up to the reader to apply one,” explains Jules Hirst , founder of Etiquette Consulting ....