Kenedee Fowler

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Kenedee Fowler

Growing up, I’d obsess over the well-known outdoor rocking chairs at Cracker Barrel, a chain of restaurants sprinkled throughout the United States. Their traditional wooden rockers, parked out front in the waiting area, were so comfortable that I would beg my parents to purchase one. I used one whenever I could at the restaurant, and I’d be bummed when I’d have to leave my seat once our table was ready. That’s how relaxing these rockers were.

1 month ago | thespruce.com | Kenedee Fowler

No one likes seeing their once glistening precious jewels turn dull. You should confidently be able to wear your jewelry for years without having to say, “This old thing?” Fortunately, with the help of quality jewelry cleaners, you actually can! I’ve had my fair share of sterling silver necklaces whose chains have turned green or gold rings that have tarnished into a less than desirable copper color. I ended up hiding them in my jewelry box and buying shiny new replacements instead.

Jan 15, 2025 | thespruce.com | Kenedee Fowler

The Spruce / Elena Garcia Sleeper sofas are the ultimate functional piece of furniture, but after testing more than 30 couches over the years, we've learned firsthand just how tricky it is to find the right one. The best sleeper sofas, in our experience, are comfortable enough to make guests want to stay another night (no metal springs here) yet aren’t clunky.

Nov 29, 2024 | realsimple.com | Kenedee Fowler

Photo: Real Simple / Euna Park The biggest shopping holiday has commenced, making it the perfect time to snag a big-ticket item, like a fancy cordless vacuum, at a much lower price. This year, we’ve spotted over a dozen Black Friday vacuum deals from Real Simple-approved brands like Shark, Bissell, Tineco, and more. Lucky for us, the Dyson V7 Advanced Cordless Stick Vacuum is at its lowest price yet for Black Friday, with a $150 discount attached.

Nov 29, 2024 | realsimple.com | Kenedee Fowler

Photo: Real Simple / Amazon It's pretty much an unofficial rule that on November 1st, it's Christmas. It's then acceptable to crank on your favorite Christmas tunes, pull out the artificial Christmas tree, and decorate your home in classic red and green colors—unless you're following this year's dark brown Christmas color scheme.