Featured in February 2010

See what was in this issue of Real Simple.

Thoughts, p. 2

The Simple List, p. 4

Editor’s Note, p. 17

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 21
  What is the most surprising thing about love?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 25
  What is your favorite love story?

Trends Worth Trying

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 29
  Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick
• Two Women, One Look, p. 30
  Mixed prints
• Five-Minute Wow, p. 31
  Gold-finished flatware
• Everyday Indulgence, p. 32
  Mesh-and-lace lingerie
• One for All, p. 34
  Mirrored table lamps
• 10 Finds Under $50, p. 36

Solutions

• New Uses for Old Things, p. 39
• Start With, p. 42
  Semisweet chocolate
• Problem Solvers of the Month, p. 46
• Ask Real Simple, p. 48
  How to stretch out shrunken clothes

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 53
  Laurie Sandell on the mysterious link between food and love
• Modern Manners, p. 59
  Julie Rottenberg on canceling plans when friends are sick
• Expertise, p. 63
  Jeffrey L. Seglin on 10 everyday ethical dilemmas

The Guide

Beauty

• Expert Advice, p. 69
  Brow grooming 101: Get beautifully shaped arches in three simple steps
• Beauty With Brains, p. 75
  Do you need to worry about parabens in your beauty products?

Fashion

• Style Setter, p. 81
  Rachel Roy’s favorite things
• Fit Lab, p. 87
  How to wear a tunic, whatever your body type

Health 

• 15 Minutes and You’re Done, p. 95
  Three easy, relaxing routines to help you relieve stress
• Road Test, p. 99
  Workout DVDs

Home

• Decorating With Red, p. 103
  Go all out with red walls or add here-and-there statement-making accents
• Road Test, p. 108
  Comforters
• Speed Cleaning, p. 111
  A spotless bathroom in five minutes flat

Money

• Money Got You Down?, p. 113
  Attainable ways to appease five common financial worries
• Moneywise, p. 108
  How to save on hosiery; the new credit-card rules; plus, an online-dating-site comparison

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 125
• They’re Golden, p. 126
  Six couples, all wed for 50 years or more, share their secrets for staying happily together
• The Art of Moderation, p. 136
  How to strike the right balance with everything from sweets to cell phones
• Keep It Real (Neat), p. 140
  Four supremely organized women share their systems
• The Pros’ Guide to Pampering, p. 146
  Spa-quality treatments you can give yourself at home

Food

• Deliciously Filling 400-Calorie (or Less!) Dinners, p. 154
  Six satisfying meals that won’t break your calorie budget
• Road Test, p. 163
  Tea
• Quick Takes, p. 164
  Ten tasty upgrades for cheese ravioli
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 167
• Nutritional Index, p. 179

Credits, p. 182
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 186
Exclusive discounts on workout gear

Real Simple to Go, p. 188