Featured in Real Simple Family Fall 2010

See what was in this special issue of Real Simple.

Katherine Wolkoff

Thoughts, p. 2

Editor’s Note, p. 13

Little White Lies, Revealed, p. 15
Moms and kids fess up when it comes to fibbing

New Uses for Old Things, p. 18
Creative ways to repurpose household items, from cupcake liners to kazoos (yes, kazoos)
Problem Solvers, p. 20
The latest products, websites, and apps for busy moms
Ask Real Simple, p. 22
How to address a kid’s gross habit
Party Trick, p. 24
Crowd-pleasing favors for the next birthday bash
Start With: Frozen Waffles, p. 26
Three ideas for the breakfast staple that don’t involve Aunt Jemima

“You Did What?”, p. 29
Your cheat sheet for minor emergencies, whether your child stuck a pea up his nose or chopped her own bangs
Rooms Infused With Fun, p. 33
Spirited decorating ideas for your home, starting at $16
Teachers Know Best, p. 40
How to get kids to behave, clean up, calm down, and more, from the pros
10 Ideas for Cupcakes, p. 42
Delightful twists on one delicious treat
Technically Speaking, p. 44
Modern-day tech support for parents who don’t know a Tweet from a poke
Speed Cleaning: The Playroom, p. 49
Twenty minutes to spick-and-span
Old Wives’ Tales, Retold, p. 50
Does mother really know best? Find out here
All Sorted Out, p. 54
A laundry-room makeover full of ideas as fresh as the towels
Know Your Limits, p. 58
How to make sure you find the middle ground when it matters
Slooow-Cooker Suppers, p. 63
Satisfying, family-friendly suppers that are ready when you are
Report Card, p. 67
The most stylish and flattering jeans for you, as well as the best macaroni-and-cheese mixes, board games, and no-VOC paints for the whole gang

For Keeps, p. 76
From a stuffed elephant to birthday candles, writers and photographers reveal the items they treasure most
What Does It Cost to Raise Your Family?, p. 86
Three households provide a candid look at their finances—so you can better manage yours
Toys You Can Make, p. 90
Perfect for a rainy day: five crafty creations using items you may already have around the house
Age-by-Age Organizing, p. 96
Setup strategies based on your child’s age
My Dinner Doula, p. 106
One willing mom coaches another through the dinner-prep process with the aid of five doable, delicious recipes

Credits, p. 118
Where to buy the products featured in these pages
Discounts & Deals, p. 122
Stock up on these teachers’ gifts as the school year begins
Clip & Save, p. 124
Flash cards for busy moms