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Lois Alter Mark

Lois is an award-winning lifestyle, shopping, travel, and entertainment writer who covers everything from the best consumer products to the best cleaning and organizing tips for RD.com. Her writing has taken her around the world and introduced her to new people, new food, and her favorite new sport, pickleball.

50 Perfect Birthday Gifts Ft Via Merchant

50 Perfect Birthday Gifts for All the Special People in Your Life

We've put together a list of birthday gifts with near-universal appeal so you'll be the most-wanted guest at every party.

20 Best Laundry Baskets and Hampers for Every Need

Hold everything! Laundry day just became so much easier thanks to these laundry baskets and...

15 Coziest Electric Blankets to Keep You Warm This Winter

Chilly temperatures have finally met their match in these cozy electric blankets.

The 25 Most Luxurious Silk Pajamas You’ll Never Want to Take Off

Take your sleep style up a notch with these dreamy silk pajamas that are perfect...

The 18 Best Face Masks for COVID-19 Protection and Comfort

A new variant means it's time for a new mask.

8 Best Cooling Mattress Pads and Toppers for the Most Restful Sleep

Top off your bedding with a cooling mattress pad for a comfortable layer of coolness.

10 Best Cooling Blankets for Hot Sleepers

Hot sleepers, rejoice. These cooling blankets will help you stay cool and comfortable in the...

25 Best Winter Scarves for Women to Stay Warm All Season Long

It's cold out there! Bundle up with a cozy winter scarf.

25 Coziest Women’s Flannel Pajamas They’ll Want to Stay in All Day

The best flannel pajamas that are soft and comfy, night or day? Check! (And plaid....

10 Best Heated Gloves for Toasty Warm Hands in Even the Coldest Temps

Anyone who regularly spends a lot of time outdoors in the winter, will want to...

The 20 Best Warm Women’s Gloves and Mittens to Keep Hands Toasty All Winter

Cold hands? Not anymore. With these warm gloves and mittens you can stay toasty all...

134 Gift Ideas for Women That Are Perfect for Every Occasion

From fabulous to tasty, these gifts are sure to put a smile on her face....

How to Clean Blinds and Drapes

Once you learn how to clean blinds and drapes, you'll always look out on the...

How to Clean an Iron So It Doesn’t Damage Your Clothes

Don't let a dirty iron ruin your clothes. Learn how to clean an iron with...

15 Best Mattresses for the Soundest Sleep of Your Life

Whether you lie on your back, side, or stomach, these top-quality mattresses provide the foundation...

28 Best Pajamas for the Most Comfortable Night’s Sleep

Sweet dreams are practically guaranteed once you slip into these comfy PJs.

10 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Sounder Sleep

Love the idea of a weighted blanket but worried it will be too hot? No...

102 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone on Your List

These great gifts prove that good things really do come in small packages.

40 Clever Gifts for Your Boss That Show You’re Paying Attention

Even the people in charge like to feel appreciated, and these gifts for bosses will...

50 Gifts for Grandma That Will Make You Her Instant Favorite

These gifts for Grandma will brighten her day—and ensure she'll always have a special treat...

10 Ways to Unwrinkle Your Clothing Without an Iron

No time to iron? Don't panic. These tips will have you smoothed out in no...

Here’s How to Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home

If you forgot to drop your clothes off at the dry cleaners, and the "lucky"...

How to Do Laundry: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about doing laundry, from sorting to detergents to...

30 Best Scented Candles to Make Your Home Smell Amazing

Whether you prefer the scent of Paris or your grandma's kitchen, we've got the perfect...

A Guide to Laundry Symbols: Find Out What Those Washing Symbols Mean

You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what...

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