Jessica Leigh Mattern

4 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Jessica Leigh Mattern

If you're hoping to refresh your home, upgrade your closet, or do some other shopping this spring, this is the week to do it. Amazon launched its second annual Big Spring Sale with deals up to 70 percent off, and I'm getting everything I want for the season while these markdowns last. As Real Simple's resident shopping editor and Amazon expert, I've learned to put items in my cart and buy them when prices drop.

2 months ago | realsimple.com | Jessica Leigh Mattern

Photo: Real Simple As Real Simple’s resident shopping expert, my virtual cart is almost always full of gems I’ve discovered on the job, and I’m taking advantage of this weekend’s many Presidents’ Day sales to get what I’ve been eyeing for less. Amazon’s massive Presidents’ Day sale is underway and features thousands of deals spanning every department, with discounts often matching or beating Black Friday prices.

2 months ago | realsimple.com | Jessica Leigh Mattern

Photo: Real Simple If you’re looking to score a deal, Presidents’ Day weekend is a great time to do some shopping—and it may be your last chance to score steep discounts until Memorial Day sales kick off in May. Amazon dropped thousands of deals to launch its 2025 Presidents’ Day sale. Shoppers can get up to 73 percent off top brands, like Dyson, Apple, Bissell, Kate Spade, Coach, Brooks, and Le Creuset.

2 months ago | countryliving.com | Jessica Leigh Mattern

Some foods simply don't fare well with dogs. As a pet owner, you can always rely on dry biscuits/kibble, and other popular staples like chicken and lean beef, but there are just a few foods that vets recommend pet owners approach with caution – including peanuts. While peanuts aren't considered toxic to dogs, there are other warnings around them. Below two vets sharing everything to know about feeding your dogs peanuts... Can dogs eat peanuts?

2 months ago | countryliving.com | Jessica Leigh Mattern

If you're been known to sneak your dog a nibble or two of cheese or other dairy products, it might be time to reconsider.