Featured in July 2012

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Thoughts, p. 4

The Simple List, p. 6

Editor’s Note, p. 19

 

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 21 
  What has your pet taught you about life?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 24
  What book turned you into a reader?

 

Trends Worth Trying

• Instant Upgrade, p. 27
  Exotic sandals
• New and Improved, p. 28
  Bronzers with bling
• One for All, p. 30
  Rope decor
• 10 Finds Under $50, p. 32
  

 

Solutions

• New Uses: Summer-Entertaining Edition, p. 35
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 36
• Ask Real Simple, p. 38
  Does hand washing dishes get them as clean asthe dishwasher does?
• Start With, p. 40
  Toasted marshmallows
  

 

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 43
  Cathi Hanauer, author and married mother of two, goes on a trip to recapture her single-days independence
• Modern Manners, p. 49
  Michelle Slatalla on how to handle noisy neighbors
• Expertise, p. 53
  Five ways to speak your mind tactfully

 

The Guide

Beauty

• Pretty Smart, p. 61
  The latest beauty products and tips that save time, money, and your sanity
• Road Test, p. 66
  Lip balms

Fashion

• Pack Like a Pro, p. 69
  From what to bring to how to fold: all you need to arrive stress- and wrinkle-free

Home

• Personal Shopper, p. 83
  Outdoor seating that will make you sit up and take notice
• Road Test, p. 92
  Insect repellents

Money

• Moneywise, p. 95 
  Ways to save on tennis lessons; the right photo-sharing website for you; how to protect your credit score

 

Features

• Keep Calm and Party On, p. 102 
  An easy, breezy handbook for throwing a festive summer shindig
• Finish My Room, p. 108
  Real Simple revs up (and completes) three readers’ stalled decorating projects
• The Modern Guide to Ageless Beauty, p. 116
  Don’t get rid of your red lipstick: These new rules for aging gracefully help you hold on to the looks you love
• Sole Sisters, p. 122
  Fitness instructor Alexandra Allred inspired a motley group of women to regain their health, confidence, and happiness through running

 

Food

• Tastes Like (Summery, Surprising, Simple) Chicken, p. 130
  Delicious new recipes for the ultimate dinnertime staple
• Road Test, p. 137 
  Ice cream
• Quick Takes, p. 140
  10 ideas for hot dogs
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 143
• Nutritional Index, p. 154

 

 

Credits, p. 154
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

 

Discounts & Deals, p. 160
Exclusive savings on clever storage products

 

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 161