Yelena Moroz Alpert
Real Simple Magazine
Richmond, VA, United States
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11 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Options You Can Feel Good About
From recyclable gift wrapping and recycled paper wrapping to fabric gift wrapping and Kraft paper gift wrap, we're here to break down everything you need to know about gifting sustainably. → Read More
You Need Caffeine in Your Skincare Routine Just as Much as Your Daily Cup—Here’s Why
We asked dermatologists about the benefits of caffeine in skincare, plus the best skincare products with caffeine to reduce inflammation and puffiness. → Read More
What my Nextdoor neighbors don't get about the word 'plantation'
After one of her neighbors posted on Nextdoor calling for the removal of the word "plantation" from their community and an immediate backlash ensued against the proposition (despite the word's deep roots in slavery), Yelena Moroz Alpert says her feelings about where she lived changed, as did her opinions about what White Americans need to do to be allies to Black Americans and other people of… → Read More
The New Milky Way: 5 Non-Dairy Milks You Should Drink
Why nondairy options are worth a gulp. → Read More
How to Raise Empathetic Kids
You know it’s important, but do you know why? Or how to cultivate this crucial character trait? Here are some practical tips for every age. → Read More
5 Ways to Make the Most of Credit-Card Rewards
With this season’s flurry of purchasing—and the pileup of points on your cards—knowing how to work those rewards programs can make a difference. But who has the time to wade through the details? Real Simple asked Matt Schulz, a senior industry analyst at CreditCards.com, a marketplace and resource center, to short-list the best strategies. → Read More
How to Refinance Everything in Your Life
When you hear “refi,” you probably think “mortgage.” But you can also benefit from refinancing car loans, student loans, and credit-card debt. When is it worth the bother? Here’s guidance (plus shortcuts) from the pros. → Read More
How to Refinance Everything in Your Life
When you hear “refi,” you probably think “mortgage.” But you can also benefit from refinancing car loans, student loans, and credit-card debt. When is it worth the bother? Here’s guidance (plus shortcuts) from the pros. → Read More
How to Refinance Everything in Your Life
When you hear “refi,” you probably think “mortgage.” But you can also benefit from refinancing car loans, student loans, and credit-card debt. When is it worth the bother? Here’s guidance (plus shortcuts) from the pros. → Read More
The New Milky Way: 5 Non-Dairy Milks You Should Drink
Why nondairy options are worth a gulp. → Read More
The New Milky Way: 5 Non-Dairy Milks You Should Drink
We know that milk does a body good: It builds bone, aids weight loss, and helps you recover from a tough workout. Turns out, nondairy alternatives are worth sipping, too. These drinks, which aren't just for people who are lactose intolerant or vegan, are a great way to up your consumption of good-for-you plant foods, says Andrea Giancoli, RD, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and… → Read More
How color affects your spending
The rainbow of colors you see while shopping may have been strategically placed to influence your spending. → Read More