Lily Gray

Dec 5, 2024 | bhg.com | Lily Gray

Photo: Better Homes & Gardens When I adopted a cat in August, I knew I would have to upgrade my cleaning routine to accommodate the pet hair, stains, and odors that would inevitably come with my new furry companion. I started scheduling my robot vacuum to run four days a week, while maintaining my Sunday run of an upright vacuum and mop. But when I received a new cordless stick vacuum from Tineco, I quickly realized it’s powerful enough to replace both altogether.

Dec 5, 2024 | flipboard.com | Lily Gray

Simple, delicious, and impossible not to brag about! #food #recipes20 Simply Delicious Dinners You Can’t Help But Brag About All NightTired of boring dinners that no one appreciates? These simply delicious meals are guaranteed to get noticed, with zero fuss and all the flavor! …

Nov 29, 2024 | realsimple.com | Lily Gray

Photo: Real Simple Over the years, I’ve collected my fair share of Spanx clothing. It’s just one of those brands that continues to surprise and delight me with its classic, elevated silhouettes that are designed to be as comfortable as possible. I’ve tried something from almost every collection, including the Oprah-loved AirEssentials loungewear line and the BootyBoost activewear collection—and they remain everyday staples in my closet.

Nov 2, 2024 | realsimple.com | Lily Gray

Photo: Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione Layering is key to surviving the changing Midwestern fall weather. Here in Chicago, for example, the temperatures are mostly in the 40s in the mornings, but get up to the 70s in the afternoon and back down again once the sun goes down. As every Midwesterner knows, you need several jackets that are warm enough for your morning commute but lightweight enough to keep you sweat-free by 5 o’clock.

Oct 3, 2024 | realsimple.com | Lily Gray

Photo: Real Simple / Reese Herrington As someone who’s small-chested, I try to wear a bra as little as possible. They’re uncomfortable, unflattering, and, to be honest, unnecessary as I don’t really need the support. I only wear one in situations where it would be inappropriate not to do so—and that’s mostly at the office. I wear a lot of button-downs, sweaters, and T-shirts to work, so I usually go for a bra that is smoothing without the underwire or hook-and-eye closures.