Featured in March 2012

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Thoughts, p. 8

The Simple List, p. 12

Editor’s Note, p. 31

 

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 33 
  What makeup or hair fad did you try in the past that embarrasses you today?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 37
  What book brightens your mood?

Trends Worth Trying

• Everyday Indulgence, p. 39
  Fresh spring handbag
• One for All, p. 40
  Multitasking BB creams
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 42
  Tropical punch
• Easy Upgrade, p. 44
  A dash of shagreen
• Singular Sensations, p. 46
  Glittery shoes
• 10 Finds Under $50, p. 48
  

Solutions

• New Uses for a Cereal Box (and Liner), p. 51
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 52
• Start With, p. 54
  Greek yogurt
• Ask Real Simple, p. 58
  Why does my front-loading washing machine smell like mildew?
• Fresh Pick, p. 60
  Mangoes
  

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 63
  Elizabeth Berg chronicles her complicated lifelong relationship with her belly fat
• Modern Manners, p. 69
  Michelle Slatalla on how to tell the difference between chivalry and chauvinism
• Expertise, p. 73
  Five ways to control your temper and keep conflict at bay

The Guide

Beauty

• Pretty Smart, p. 79
  The latest beauty products and tips that save time, money, and your sanity
• Get Cheeky, p. 87
  Brush up on blush: expert-recommended shades, formulas, and techniques
• Beauty With Brains, p. 97
  How can I soothe and prevent dry skin?
• Road Test, p. 101
  Eyeliners
  

Health

• 15 Minutes and You’re Done, p. 105
  Running for beginners

Fashion

• Fit Lab, p. 112
  Work dresses

Home

• Custom Portraits, p. 127
  Fun and touching options for every style and price
• Road Test, p. 133
  Dish drainers  

Money

• Moneywise, p. 139 
  Surprising ways to save on a mani-pedi; the basics of micro-lending; the truth about credit-protection programs

Features

• The Best Beauty Buys Now, p. 146 
  The ultimate guide to saving a pretty penny wherever you shop—from drugstores to flash sales and beyond
• The Shape of Things to Come, p. 156
  Spring's voluminous silhouettes can be fancy-free and flattering, if you follow some simple advice
• Mix & Match, p. 164
  Combining strong prints is a surefire way to enliven any room. Here, six ideas to get you started
• The Accidental Addict, p. 172
  A prescription-drug abuser describes her years of living a lie—and her journey back to health

Food

• Three Laid-Back Dinner Parties, p. 180
  Easy, stress-free menus (complete with make-ahead tips) that are cause for celebration
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 189
• Things Cooks Know, p. 201
  Simplifying strategies, techniques, and tips from the Real Simple test kitchen to yours
• Quick Takes, p. 202
  10 ideas for shrimp
• How Do You Spell Cozy? C-A-S-S-E-R-O-L-E, p. 205
  Four delicious takes on this comfort-food favorite
• Nutritional Index, p. 214

 

Credits, p. 216
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

 

Discounts & Deals, p. 222
Exclusive savings on coffee and tea accessories

 

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 223