Maggie Horton

2 weeks ago | people.com | Maggie Horton

Photo: Amazon (4) With daughters living in North America and Europe, my 56-year-old mom is no stranger to making frequent trips abroad for birthdays, celebrations, and quick visits. Over the past three years, she’s boarded dozens of flights across the Atlantic and learned invaluable travel experience. So, I’m all ears when she recommends a product that makes long-haul flights or packing a carry-on easier.

2 weeks ago | people.com | Maggie Horton

The days are slowly getting longer, which means we’ll soon be making the most of our outdoor spaces. Patio furniture, lighting, and landscaping can seriously improve your backyard appeal, but we may have just found the ultimate outdoor addition to level-up your space. Prepare for your yard to feel like a resort or restaurant with the addition of this Backyard Discovery Outdoor Bar.

2 weeks ago | people.com | Maggie Horton

Photo: Our Place (1) At PEOPLE shopping, we’re always on the lookout for buzzworthy new products, deep discounts, and great deals on items we love. We spend work days researching must-haves and even nights and weekends testing things in our own homes, so it’s safe to say that when it comes to purchasing products for ourselves and our spaces, we know exactly what to look for.

2 weeks ago | people.com | Maggie Horton

Photo: Amazon (1) When we invest in a fresh set of bath towels, we always hope they’ll last for years to come, but when they become bleach stained, lose their softness, or no longer suck up water like a sponge — don’t hesitate to throw in the towel. Luckily, we found bath towels that have been vetted by Airbnb and Vrbo owners who vouch for their quality and longevity.

2 weeks ago | people.com | Maggie Horton

Photo: Amazon (1) Whether vacuuming is the chore you put off all week or the first task you look forward to checking off your cleaning checklist, no one likes dancing around cords or lugging heavy upright models through the house. Hence why cordless stick vacuums have become so popular in recent years. Not only do they make the task less of a hassle, they also take up less room in the house and even eliminate the need for other cleaning tools like a handheld or car vacuum cleaner.