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There’s a certain kind of mess that isn’t dramatic enough to demand immediate attention but also never quite disappears. It just lurks in the background, slowly building up. I have a few of those clutter hot spots in my apartment: my kitchen junk drawer , full of spare screws and lost chargers long adrift from their original home. My closet, stuffed with T-shirts I haven’t worn in 10 years and dresses I’ll never have an occasion for. And my bathroom vanity, crowded with serums and mascaras that are surely past their expiration dates. Cleaning them out never feels like a priority. Every day, I open a drawer or pass a shelf and give it a longing look. If only I had the time! Too bad, so sad. Gotta run and ignore that mess for another day. When I started hearing about the 10-10 decluttering method , a trick that supposedly helps you chip away at clutter in just a few minutes, I was curious. Cleaning can sometimes feel like an overwhelming chore that requires an entire Saturday (prob...

When you’re on the go early in the day, whether it’s your daily commute or a road-trip situation, there’s nothing more comforting than hitting up the Golden Arches for a classic McDonald’s breakfast . Along with Mickey D’s signature drip coffee, a flaky biscuit or warm McMuffin just makes your frazzled morning a little better. But is your order even complete if it doesn’t include a side of hash browns? Answer: No. Well, we have some intel about these crispy little slabs of perfection that’s going to blow your mind. First up: They aren’t salted. Say what? If this sounds like an urban legend, let’s have a McDonald’s insider explain before you go examining your next order with a magnifying glass. Read on to find out just how those golden hash browns get that yummy, crunchy and, yes, salty flavor. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more food news, cleaning, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. Hold on—McDonald’s hash browns really aren’t salted? Tec...

Born into his future role, Prince William has been a king-in-training his whole life … whether he liked it or not. And now we’re learning from a friend of the late Princess Diana that her son actually didn’t love the idea at first—and Diana knew it. Not only that, but it turns out that she had her own doubts over William’s ultimate path and thought that her second-born “spare” might actually be better suited to the role. Scandalous, we know! To shed some light on the new report from veteran Daily Mail journalist Richard Kay, we spoke with Maria Coole, co-editor of The Royal List . Read on to find out why Diana thought William wasn’t exactly king material , as well as the plans she was secretly putting into place behind the scenes. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more royals, cleaning, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. Why did Princess Diana think Harry would be a better king than William? In short: Harry wanted it more. Diana could ...

Let’s set the scene: You’re a hardworking nine-to-fiver who’s spent years climbing the corporate ladder. Maybe you’re in a good place financially (or at least getting there), but you’re so burned out from spreadsheets, client expectations and office politics—not to mention navigating a global pandemic while somehow still answering emails—that you’re legitimately ready to retire . The problem? Retirement is still decades away. More Americans find themselves in this position, yet fewer are waiting for their golden years to take that much-needed break. Instead, they’re opting for an adult gap year . A 2025 report from MyPerfectResume found that 47% of people have taken a career break of some kind. These gaps in employment are driven by layoffs, career transitions, caregiving responsibilities and, of course, mental burnout . To better understand the adult gap year trend, I spoke with two experts who have taken their own big career breaks and coached others through the process...

Go Ahead Tours Best for : Beginners For your first solo adventure, you’ll want to pick a tour group that will handle all the details. Go Ahead Tours offers specific tours for solo travelers that include private rooms, meals, a tour director, 24-7 support, local guides (to top sights and hidden gems) and everything else you’ll need. The group size is around 14 to 20 people, so it’s not too overwhelming—but not so small that there’s a risk you won’t click with anyone. “Group travel is a really good way to get started in solo travel, particularly if you’re feeling anxious or aren’t sure where to start,” says Ray, whose favorite solo trips have been to Spain. “We see a lot of widows, for example, who may have only traveled with their husbands and want to build confidence and new friendships on groups.” Although there isn’t a specific age range, Go Ahead Tours tends to skew a little older, with most travelers over 35. Solo travel tours are offered to Europe as well as more far-flun...