Featured in February 2011

See what was in this issue of Real Simple.

Thoughts, p. 4

The Simple List, p. 6

Editor’s Note, p. 17

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 18
  What healthy ingredient do you cook with most often?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 22
  What book is your guiltiest pleasure?

Trends Worth Trying

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 25
  Presto-chango bag
• Everyday Indulgence, p. 26
  Luxurious hand washes
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 28
  Romantic ruffles
• Five-Minute Wow, p. 30
  Winter-defying glow
• 10 Finds for $50 or Less, p. 31

Solutions

• New Uses for Old Things, p. 33
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 34
• Ask Real Simple, p. 36
  Do clothes get clean in cold water?
• Start With, p. 38
  A baked potato

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 41
  Lucinda Rosenfeld on her lifelong impatient streak and how she learned to (sort of) slow down

• Modern Manners, p. 45
  Michelle Slatalla on the polite way to end a conversation with an overly chatty stranger
• Expertise, p. 48
  Five things worth admitting to

The Guide

Fashion

• Real Steals, p. 57
  Lovely date-night pieces under $100

Beauty

• Beauty With Brains, p. 65
  Why some hair and skin products seem to stop working
• Road Test, p. 70
  Tinted moisturizers

Home

• Personal Shopper, p. 73
  The best and brightest floor lamps for every budget

Health

• Weird Symptoms, Explained, p. 81
  Discover the reasons for those kooky body oddities—and what to do about them
• 15 Minutes and You’re Done, p. 89
  Get your heart racing with a quick jump-rope routine

Money

• Moneywise, p. 95
  How to save on prescription medications; decide about a life-insurance policy; learn the proper etiquette for merchandise parties

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 101
• Your New Healthy-Eating Plan, p. 102
  Expert advice, superpower ingredients, and delicious, nutritious recipes to help you feel and live better
• Toward a More Perfect Union, p. 114
  Meet four couples who fought through marital troubles and emerged stronger and happier
• Streamline Your Supplies, p. 124
  Clutter, begone! The only things you need to stock in your medicine cabinet, kitchen utensil drawer, and more
• Less Is More, p. 132
  Who says fashion has to be fussy? These simple styles are true standouts

Food

• Five Easy Dinners, p. 145
  Heart-healthy meals the whole family will love
• Quick Takes, p. 156
  10 ideas for smoothies
• Secretly Simple, p. 159
  Quick carrot-ginger dressing
• Things Cooks Know, p. 160
  Strategies, techniques, and tips from the Real Simple test kitchen to yours

Credits, p. 164
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 168
Exclusive savings on workout gear

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 170

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