Featured in July 2010

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Thoughts, p. 4

The Simple List, p. 8

Editor’s Note, p. 23

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 25
  If you were suddenly given a free day this summer, how would you spend it?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 28
  What is the funniest book you've ever read?

Trends Worth Trying

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 33
  Cat-eye sunglasses
• One for All, p. 34
  Fresh laundry scents
• Two Women, One Look, p. 36
  Tribal prints
• Style Revival, p. 38
  Modern espadrilles
• Everyday Indulgences, p. 40
  Summer drink dispensers
• 10 Finds Under $50, p. 42

 

Solutions

• New Uses for Old Things, p. 45
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 48
• Three Easy Shortcuts, p. 50
  How to windproof a beach towel, remove sticky sand from your body, and get comfortable on a coarse or wet beach
• Start With, p. 52
  A hot dog
• Ask Real Simple, p. 54
  How do I dispose of used cooking oil?
• Fresh Pick, p. 56
  Basil

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 59
  Julie Goldman on coming to terms with her mother's Alzheimer's disease
• Modern Manners, p. 65
  Julie Rottenberg on how to tell a coworker he has bad breath
• Expertise, p. 69
  Paul Bloom on how to find more pleasure every day

The Guide

Fashion

• Play Up Your Waist, p. 79
  The newest looks that define and flatter your midsection, regardless of your shape
• Fit Lab, p. 91
  Summery white jeans to complement every figure

Beauty

• The Truth About Oil, p. 105
  How oil-based skin-care products can benefit everyone
• Beauty With Brains, p. 113
  Does anything get rid of stretch marks?

Health 

• Bug-Repelling Basics, p. 119
  An expert guide on how best to protect yourself
• Road Test, p. 126
  Sports bras
• 15 Minutes and You're Done, p. 131
  A body-toning pool workout from Olympic swimmer Dara Torres

Home 

• Decorating With Stripes, p. 137
  Foolproof ways to incorporate them into any space
• Speed Cleaning, p. 148
  Degunk your gas grill in 15 minutes or less
• Road Test,  p. 151
  Outdoor blankets

Money

• Moneywise, p. 155
  How to find the biggest bargains at flea markets; ways to save when dining out; a smart website that allows you to track your credit score (for free!)

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p.163
• 25 Instant Energy Boosters, p. 164
  Surprisingly simple strategies for reviving your mood and motivation
• Take It Outside, p. 172
  Artful outdoor furniture to perk up your backyard
• Summer Style for a Steal, p. 180
  Bright and exciting accessories, all $100 or less
• Why I Became an American, p. 186
  Six women proudly share the reasons they adopted this country as their own

Food

• From Farm to Table, p. 196
  Seven favorite seasonal recipes, courtesy of the farmers who produce the ingredients
• Cool Summer Sips, p. 209
  Easy and inventive thirst-quenchers, with or without the alcohol
• Quick Takes, p. 214
  Ten juicy ideas for flank steak
• Secretly Simple, p. 219
  Barbecue sauce
• Road Test, p. 221
  Potato chips
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 224
• Nutritional Index, p. 236

Credits, p. 243
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 246
Exclusive savings on outdoor games

Real Simple to Go, p. 247
Including the reimagined Real Simple bookmark!

 

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