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Real Simple Tips

1,199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratings

Real Simple Tips is your daily news update featuring smart, practical solutions for everyday life, from cleaning and organizing to cooking and home decor.

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How to Grow a Garden That Blooms All Year Round

May 13, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Plan now for a garden that looks good 365 days a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep Procrastination Might Be Stealing Precious Hours of Rest From You—Here’s How to Stop It

May 12, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes

It’s not just tasks from your to-do list—you can procrastinate going to bed, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do You Still Need Sunscreen if You Wear Foundation With SPF?

May 11, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

And is it really protecting your skin from sun damage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Ways to Get Your Deck and Patio Clean Before Summer

May 10, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Cross these items off your to-do list ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is It Ever OK to Store Butter on the Counter? The Answer May Surprise You

May 07, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Name something worse than trying to spread cold butter over a delicate slice of challah and tearing it apart as you go. We'll wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Ways the Pandemic Changed Home Organization for 2021, According to the Pros

May 06, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes

Can you guess which rooms everyone wants to update this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Sugar Affects Your Mood—and What You Can Do About It

May 05, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Here's how to avoid the sour side of sweets, according to a registered dietitian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Easy Fixes for Your Money Worries

May 04, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes

These smart, simple suggestions will help you keep calm about your finances―and stay above water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Things You Should Declutter Every Time You Move

May 03, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes

Just think of all the space you'll have in your new place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Mistakes You're Making That Are Causing Food Waste

April 30, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Focusing on ending these errors will help save the planet (and the contents of ​wallet) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Herb Gardening Secrets Only the Pros Know

April 29, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Including a surprising tip for choosing the right soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Create a Meditation Space at Home in 6 Simple Steps

April 28, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Carve out a quiet corner at home for your meditation practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is It Bad to Wear a Bra to Bed? Not Necessarily

April 27, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

If you prefer to sleep in a bra—or sometimes fall asleep in one accidentally—here's what the experts have to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Old-School Cleaning Rules That Are Totally Fine to Break

April 26, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

So long, dusting spray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprise: Potatoes Offer More Immunity-Boosting Nutrients Per Dollar Than Most Other Produce

April 23, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Just one more reason your passion for hash browns is completely warranted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, You Should Fertilize Your Houseplants—Here's How

April 22, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Take your plant care to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Easy Ways to Get Even More Out of Your Walks

April 21, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 8.98 MB

Make your daily walk more challenging, more interesting, and more fun.

7 Easy Ways to Get Even More Out of Your Walks

April 21, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Make your daily walk more challenging, more interesting, and more fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Late Night Eating Secretly Aging Your Skin?

April 20, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Leave it to dermatologists to ruin late-night snacking for all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Things You Can Declutter From Your Linen Closet in the Next 5 Minutes

April 19, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

I couldn't believe how many spare pillowcases I was hoarding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelp Is the Healthy, Sustainable—and Delicious!—Food Experts Want Us to Eat More Of

April 16, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

It's good for you and the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Own Tomatoes

April 15, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

With this expert-approved information, bringing the king of summer produce to your backyard will be simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Is Stoicism? 5 Ways This Ancient Philosophy Can Improve Your Modern Life

April 14, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

This Ancient Greek school of thought may hold the key to happier, stress-free days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bystander Effect Can Happen to Anyone—Here’s How to Avoid It

April 13, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

In a time where it’s trending to be passive, be a moral rebel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready to Spring Clean? Start With These Tasks

April 12, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Prep now for the warmer, sunnier days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's What's Wrong With the Newest Dietary Guidelines for Sugar, According to an RD

April 09, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

According to Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, we would be smart to follow the American Heart Association’s sugar-related recommendations instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

April 08, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Better air quality comes down to filtering the air, introducing fresh air, and managing humidity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Is Herd Immunity? (And What Happens When We Get There?)

April 07, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

As vaccinations pick up steam, we're getting closer to achieving herd immunity—so what will that mean for us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Should Try a Toe-Dip Trip This Summer—Here’s How to Do It

April 06, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Ease your way back into travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's What "Green" Cleaning Product Labels Really Mean

April 05, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Plus, the seals and certifications to look for when shopping for cleaning supplies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Strange but Effective Way to Slice Crusty Bread (Professional Bakers Agree)

April 02, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

We won't be surprised if it turns your head upside down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your House?

April 01, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Home prices are at an all-time high—is it a smart time for you to move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Struggling With Brain Fog? Here’s How to Clear Your Head

March 31, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

A few lifestyle tweaks can help clear out mental clouds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Common Room Layout Mistakes to Avoid, According to Feng Shui

March 30, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Hint: You might want to move your work-from-home desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Viral Cleaning Hacks That Are Actually Legit, According to Experts

March 29, 2021 07:39 - 4 minutes

Add them to your must-try list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Healthy Is Dried Fruit, Really?

March 26, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

If you’ve ever wondered if “nature’s candy” isn’t much better for you than actual candy, we asked an RD to clear the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What It Really Means When a House Has "Good Bones" (Plus, How to Tell)

March 25, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Professional architects help explain this common real estate phrase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's What Eating the Same Thing Day After Day Does to Your Body

March 24, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Stuck in an eating rut during the pandemic? Here's why dietary microrotation is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Financial Opposites Attract

March 23, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Marrying someone with a totally different money approach may sound like a terrible idea. But it may actually be the best balance for both of you—and your love relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Ways to Make Cleaning More Fun (Yes, Really)

March 22, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Here's how to stop procrastinating and make your cleaning time count. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We Just Discovered the Easiest Healthy Hack for Making a Basic Bowl of Oatmeal Taste Delicious

March 19, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes

No, it’s not a sprinkle of cinnamon or a spoonful of coconut oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Home Decor Trends for Spring That Are Taking Over TikTok and Instagram

March 18, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

This is the season of the bubble cube candle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why You Should Always Take a True Sick Day When You’re Sick—Even if You Work From Home

March 17, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Paradoxically, skipping sick days can lead you to lose out on productive work days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Essential Etiquette Rules to Follow Every Time You Join a Video Call

March 16, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Virtual meeting etiquette is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's Exactly When You Should Sanitize Your Laundry—Plus, How to Do It

March 15, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Go grab those musty-smelling bath towels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Is the Easiest Way to Tell if Your Eggs Are Old

March 12, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

You may be tossing perfectly good eggs. Here’s how to know if those eggs are still safe to crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Home Styling Secrets Professional Home Stagers Swear By

March 11, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Whether you're selling your house, or just want to spruce up your home, these tips will help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oranges for Immunity: Healthy or Over-Hyped?

March 10, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

If you stock up on this vitamin C-rich fruit the second you sneeze, this one's for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have the Urge to Splurge Post-Pandemic? It’s Called Revenge Spending—Here’s How to Avoid It

March 09, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

You, too, can learn to revenge spend responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Often Should You Wash Your Bra? Experts Weigh In

March 08, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes

Spoiler: It’s probably more often than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices