10 Simple Steps to Declutter Your Home in a Weekend Copyright @A to Zen Life/YouTube YouTube influencer Marissa from A to Zen Life has you covered with practical advice for how to declutter, and how to do it fast . “Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to declutter your home because it seems like you never have enough time or decluttering motivation?” she says in her popular video. “Decluttering is hard, so let’s make it easier for you to create the clutter-free home of your dreams!...

10 Things in Your Home Crawling With More Germs Than a Toilet Seat Images: Shutterstock; Design: Best Life You wouldn’t rub your bare hands all over your toilet seat and then continue about your day, right? Well, in practice, you may be doing just that since there are a ton of things in your home that are actually dirtier than a toilet seat—and that you’re probably rarely cleaning. Past research has found that toilet seats only contain about 50 bacteria per square inch....

10 Things You Should Never Say During a Breakup Prostock-studio / Shutterstock As the classic song goes, “Breaking up is hard to do.” Whether you’re delivering the painful news or are on the receiving end of an unexpected split, there’s no right way to process the end of a relationship . However, there are a few surefire wrong ways. From ghosting to screaming to the silent treatment, there are many unhealthy behaviors to avoid when calling it quits....

10 Warnings About Using TurboTax, According to Experts Tada Images/Shutterstock No matter how simple your financial situation may be, most people will always need a little help when it comes time to file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). And while some may opt to hire a professional accountant , millions of people turn to software such as TurboTax to help prepare their taxes each year. But even though the popular program can be an excellent fit for anyone looking to save some money on expensive accountant rates, taxpayers should know a few things before they begin filling out forms....

11 Best Bath & Body Works New Arrivals Hitting Shops This Week Shutterstock Have you shopped Bath and Body Works lately? The mall store and website are filling up with so many amazing winter products. I live in Pennsylvania, and we experienced our first snow flurries this week, which put me in major nesting mode. I just placed an order for so many cozy bath and body products, as many of them are part of promos going on, including the famous “Mix and Match: Buy 3 get 1 free....

11 Best New Costco Sales Hitting Stores This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva At Costco , members don’t have to search far and wide for a bargain. Low prices and high-value manufacturer coupons are two main perks that keep shoppers renewing their membership year after year. We’re only a few days into 2026, but Costco is already shelling out can’t-miss deals on Dyson, LG, NutriBullet, and Novaform items—with over $1,350 in savings!...

11 Best New IKEA Spring Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Looking to upgrade your backyard entertainment space or a few pieces in your fancy dinnerware collection? Fortunately, at IKEA , you can spruce up your home this spring without breaking the bank. The home furnishings retailer just restocked its aisles with new outdoor furniture, lighting solutions, tablescape items, and more spring-ready decor. Without further ado, here are the 11 best new IKEA spring home finds hitting shelves this week....

11 Best New World Market Spring Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: iStock; Design: Canva Between the early sunsets and arctic temperatures, the winter blues are in full effect. But it looks like I’m not the only one dreaming of flowers and sunshine. World Market has quietly begun to unveil items from its spring 2026 collection, with an emphasis on floral prints, rattan materials, and bright colors. We rounded up the best new spring items for both indoor and outdoor use—see our top 11 picks below....

11 Best Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Items Under $50 Shutterstock The holidays might be over, but the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has arrived, and it is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of savings. There are so many fantastic finds from your favorite name brands, all up to 70 percent off. We even found several items that are unbelievably under $50. They include many of your favorite name brands, such as Skims, Nike, Adidas, Burberry, Peter Millar, and more....

11 New PJ Sets From Walmart and Target Are January’s Coziest Finds Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva It’s the coziest time of the year—and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been living in my pajamas 24/7 since the holidays. I’m always on the lookout for a cozy new set , whether it’s a robe and pants combo or a lightweight set for transitional weather. Fortunately, Target and Walmart just restocked their shelves with new pajama sets, some of which can also pass as loungewear....

11 U.S. National Parks You Can Do in a Day iStock Even ambitious travelers know that visiting the vast expanses provided by the National Park System can be as daunting an experience as it is awe-inspiring. After all, it’s spread out over more than 85 million acres across all 50 states plus territories, with each ranging in size from the largest at 13.2 million acres to the smallest at just 0....

127 Questions to Ask Your Partner About Love, Life, & Intimacy Look Studio / Shutterstock Running out of questions to ask your partner? When you’ve been together for a long time , it’s easy to slip into a daily routine and forget to do your part to stay connected. Just because someone isn’t vocalizing the need to communicate more often doesn’t mean that they don’t want to, and the last thing you want is to be blindsided by a fight when you thought everything was going perfectly well....

13 Ways to Save Big on Shopping at Your Favorite Stores PeopleImages/iStock With the stock market fluctuation of fears of a recession ahead, now is the time to discover a variety of effective strategies to make the most out of your shopping experiences. To do that, we asked expert sin the field how to leverage loyalty programs and maximize gift card usage, take advantage of student discounts and birthday perks, or use strategic couponing....

14 Halloween Finds at Five Below That Shoppers Say Are “The Best for So Cheap” Copyright @llove.monicaa / TikTok Depending on how dedicated you are, Halloween presents arguably the best opportunity to deck out your home inside and out for the season. But instead of running out for an oversized lawn ornament, you can rely on affordable standbys with some simple yet effective decorations that are available at Five Below....

14 Skincare Mistakes That Are Aging Your Skin—And How to Fix Them Image: Shutterstock; Design: Best Life We all want to “age gracefully,” minimizing wrinkles and making sure our skin stays healthy and glowing. But keeping this youthful appearance can be a challenge—and while your skincare routine is intended to prevent the effects of aging, you could also be making mistakes that inadvertently make you look older. “Taking care of your skin is essential because as we age, our skin gets thinner, saggier, and wrinkled largely due to the reduced production of collagen, a key protein in our skin that is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness,” Paul Charette , master aesthetician and founder of Charette Cosmetics , tells Best Life ....

154 Relationship Quotes to Reignite Your Love G-Stock Studio/Shutterstock Even if you and your significant other are in a great place, sending them a sweet remark is the perfect way to remind them just how special they are to you. Sometimes a romantic relationship quote is all it takes to reignite that spark. So, whether you’re looking to rekindle a flame or keep the fire burning bright, consider sharing these relationship quotes with your sweetheart....

171 “This or That” Questions to Get to Know Someone Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock Do you want to easily break the ice and get to know the people around you on a deeper, more significant level? Try asking a few of these conversation-starting “this or that” questions (for adults). It’s a fun game that works like this: One person gives the group two options to choose from. Everyone else must make a answer honestly , selecting only one option....

20 Tell-Tale Signs Your Pet Is Miserable Shutterstock You might think feelings are a purely human characteristic. You’d be wrong— because your pet has plenty of them, too. As Dr. Rachel Barrack of NYC’s Animal Acupuncture explained: “[Animals] experience a full range of emotions, ranging from happiness to sadness and even depression.” Yes, believe it or not, your pet has the ability to feel a whole spectrum of emotions, including misery....

215 Good Morning Texts for Everyone Special in Your Life fizkes/Shutterstock Few things can brighten your mood faster and more personably than a well-crafted “ good morning ” text. Whether you’re trying to show your partner a little more attention, warm up a far-away friend, or get a laugh out of someone else special, these morning messages will put a smile on the face of whoever is on the other end of the line—and keep it there for the remainder of the day....

23 Most Gorgeous Places in America to Experience a White Christmas Shutterstock Nothing makes the holidays more magical than waking up on Christmas morning to a fresh snowfall. But if you live anywhere south of the Midwest, chances are the white Christmas of your dreams remains just that—a dream. That’s why, if you’re determined to experience December 25th in the way Bing Crosby had intended, we’ve rounded up the most stunning and picturesque places in the United States—from the glorious skiing havens of the West to the sleepy escapes in the Midwest to the most bustling East Coast metropolises—where you can experience a true white Christmas....