Featured in November 2010

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Thoughts, p. 14

The Simple List, p. 18

Editor’s Note, p. 39

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 41
  What are you thankful for this year?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 44
  What is your favorite cookbook?
  
  

Trends Worth Trying

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 51
  Sculptural jewelry
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 52
  Grown-up bows
• Object of Desire, p. 54
  Exotic palette
• Everyday Indulgence, p. 56
  Nonconformist candlesticks
• Five-Minute Wow, p. 58
  Instantly awake eyes
• 10 Finds for $50 or Less, p. 60
  
  

Solutions: Special Holiday Edition

• New Uses for Old Things, p. 63
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 66
• Ask Real Simple, p. 68
  Are manufactured logs good or bad for the environment? (And more)
• Start With, p. 70
  Mixed nuts
• The Decision Maker, p. 72
  Find the right holiday card for you
• Speed-Clean, p. 75
  Your pantry, done in 15 minutes
  
  

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 76
  What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Six noted authors describe theirs
• Modern Manners, p. 87
  Michelle Slatalla on too many holiday guests
• Expertise, p. 93
  Five ways to win people over
  
  

The Guide

Fashion

• Real Steals, p. 103
  Dressed-up holiday pieces for under $100
• Fashion Fit Lab, p. 113
  Winter boots to flatter (and fit!) every body
• The When-to-Wash-It Handbook, p. 123
  How to care for your cold-weather clothing staples
  

Beauty

• Easy At-Home Hair Color, p. 135
  Give yourself pro results with three foolproof steps
• Road Test, p. 141 
  Toothpastes
• Yes, You Can Have Gorgeous Skin…, p. 147
  Affordable and effective routines for every skin type
  

Home

• Decorating With Jewel Tones, p. 153 
  Easy ways to incorporate rich, gem-inspired colors into your home
• Road Test, p. 163
  Scissors
• Personal Shopper, p. 167
  Stylish benches to give any space an instant upgrade
  

Health

• Tired All the Time?, p. 179
  Learn how to combat the most common causes of fatigue
• 15 Minutes and You’re Done, p. 187
  Build strength and increase stability with an exercise ball
• The Decoder, p. 191
  Cold preventers
  

Money

• The Secret World of Credit Cards, p. 195
  How to use them more wisely—and separate myth from fact
• Moneywise, p. 205
  Save on winterizing your home; decide whether to DIY or not; four helpful tips to reduce your property taxes
  
  

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 213
• Set, Eat, Love, p. 214
  Transform your Thanksgiving table while using your own dishes
• A Warming Trend, p. 224
  These chunky-but-chic knits add warmth and style to your winter wardrobe
• Inside the God Box, p. 232
  How one mother’s faith taught her family everything about love
• Who Do You Want to Be Today?, p. 236
  Four ways makeup can (easily, subtly) transform your look
  
  

Food

• The Real Simple Guide to Thanksgiving, p. 243
• Scene-Stealing Sides, p. 244
  12 mix-and-match mouth-watering dishes
• The Only Turkey Recipe You’ll Need, p. 255
  A step-by-step guide to cooking your bird—and making the gravy
• Road Test, p. 263
  Thanksgiving equipment
• Quick Takes, p. 268
  10 ideas for stuffing
• Things Cooks Know, p. 271
  Strategies, techniques, and tips from the Real Simple test kitchen to yours
• Feast on These First, p. 273 
  Make-ahead hors d’oeuvres
• Slices of Heaven, p. 281 
  Delicious desserts you can prep in 20 minutes or less
• Best in Glass, p. 293 
  Ideal, affordable wine pairings for your feast
• 4 Thanksgiving Menus, p. 299
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 301
• Nutritional Index, pg. 309 
  
  

Credits, p. 316 
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 324
Exclusive savings on pet products

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 326
 

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