Featured in June 2010

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Thoughts, p. 8

The Simple List, p. 10

Editor’s Note, p. 29

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 33
  What is your most memorable travel mishap?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 37
  What was the last book you recommended to a friend?
• What to Read Right Now, p. 39
  Nine new summer titles that you won't want to miss

Trends Worth Trying

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 43
  A charming birdhouse
• Everyday Indulgence, p. 44
  Natural body smoothers
• One for All, p. 46
  Rolling bar carts
• Two Women, One Look, p. 48
  Strapless dresses
• Five-Minute Wow, p. 50
  Removable tile decals
• 10 Finds for $50 or Less, p. 52

Summer Gift Guide

• Culinary Gifts, p. 57
• Gifts to Make Them Smile, p. 65
• Personalized Gifts, p. 73
• Picks Under $15, p. 76
  

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 79
  Ann Hood on her quest to achieve the hair of her dreams
• Modern Manners, p. 85
  Julie Rottenberg on all sorts of wedding-related dilemmas
• Expertise, p. 89
  Jancee Dunn on her father's most salient advice

The Guide

Beauty

• Barely-There Makeup, p. 95
  Expert tips for looking fresh and flawless—like you aren't wearing makeup at all
• Road Test, p. 102
  Conditioners
• Sunblocks, p. 105
  Solutions for every excuse not to wear sunscreen

Fashion

• Real Steals, p. 111
  Stylish and versatile swimsuit cover-ups for $100 or less
• The When-to-Wash-It Handbook, p. 121
  How often you really need to launder your clothes
• Fit Lab, p. 127
  Editor-selected flattering shorts for your body type

Health 

• The Decoder, p. 137
  Remedies to soothe a sour stomach
• Shake Your Sodium Habit, p. 141
  How much you should be consuming and smart tips for cutting back
• 15 Minutes and You're Done, p. 149
  Get firmer inner thighs with five toning exercises

Home 

• 3 Great Garage Makeovers, p. 153
  Corral the clutter for good with these smart solutions
• Speed Cleaning, p. 166
  A foolproof, 10-minute plan for tidying your porch
• Road Test,  p. 169
  Hose holders

Money

• How to Find a Job (Yes, Even Now), p. 175
  Learn from the winning strategies employed by nine real women
• Moneywise, p. 187
  How to save on home decor; the ins and outs of health-care reform; where to find the best exchange rates

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p.195
• Organizing for Your Personality, p. 196
  First a quiz to determine if you're left-brained or right-brained. Then systems tailor-made for your type
• Up & Away, p. 206
  Three-step, five-minute summer hairstyles
• See How They Grow, p. 210
  How a dynamic group of women became fast friends while tending to one another's gardens
• The Great White Way, p. 216
  Stay cool and collected in these crisp, monochromatic looks

Food

• Take It Outside, p. 226
  Three delicious, make-ahead grilling menus
• Quick Takes, p. 234
  Ten sweet new ideas for vanilla ice cream
• Secretly Simple, p. 237
  Blue cheese dressing
• Stick to the Ribs, p. 239
  All you need to know about this finger-licking summer fare
• Road Test, p. 251
  Cookout condiments
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 253
• Nutritional Index, p. 265

Credits, p. 270
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 274
Exclusive savings on travel gear

Real Simple to Go, p. 276 

 

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