What Was Your Most Embarassing Fashion Moment? Go to www.realsimple.com/yourwords and let us know. The writer of our favorite letter will receive a copy of Real Simple Celebrations.
Simple Solutions
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Stain-Removal Chart Elbow grease goes only so far. Use this grid to find the best way to eradicate 16 tough stains. www.realsimple.com/stainchart
Summer Skin-Survival Guide Don't let blisters or burns sabotage your summer. Avoid them with these tips. www.realsimple.com/summerskin
Free E-Cards Choose from dozens of cards and quotes you can e-mail for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions — or just to
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The Guide
Sneakers Lost socks? Keep track of your socks in the wash and in your closet. Learn how at www.realsimple.com/dontloseit.
Metallics Is platinum as good as gold? For answers to all your questions about precious metal jewelry, log on to www.realsimple.com/metaljewelry.
Hair Removal Protect your smooth skin. Log on to www.realsimple.com/bestsunscreens to find the perfect sunscreens for your body and face.
Summer Hair Now, for your skin…You’ve conquered your summer hair, but the season also wreaks havoc on skin. Log on to www.realsimple.com/summerskin to solve these problems, too.
Keeping Off Weight Share your strategies. To learn how other readers keep off extra weight and to offer your tips, go to www.realsimple.com/thinsecrets.
Pet Gear To see pictures of Real Simple staffers’ own pooches and kitties testing products, visit www.realsimple.com/petgear.
Burglarproofing Find out if some of your favorite things also happen to rank high with thieves. Go to www.realsimple.com/burglar for the top 10 list.
Throw Pillows Want to pair a floral with a print but don’t know where to start? For tips on combining patterns, go to www.realsimple.com/florals.
Keeping Cool To find the right breeze machine for every window
and room, go to www.realsimple.com/fans.
The Motivator What are your defining moments? Share them with other readers — and read Gail's previous Motivator columns, — at www.realsimple.com/motivator.
Wanted: Your Best Fake It Recipe Do you have your own fail-safe version of a Fake It, Don’t Make It recipe with six or fewer ingredients? Submit it at www.realsimple.com/myfakeitrecipe and it could appear in the magazine.
Wine Labels How memorable are these wines? For the results of a Real Simple memory test showing just how unforgettable the 12 bottles in this story really are and for more tasting notes, go to www.realsimple.com/winelabels.
Real Life
To read more about Christina-Marie's decision, offer advice, or request a questionnaire so you can be considered for a future Real Life column, go to www.realsimple.com/reallife.
Real Simple To Go
Savor Summer on RealSimple.com Fresh hints for seasonal recipes, stress-free vacations, and more.
Throw the Perfect Picnic. Load a basket of delicious goodies, including breaded chicken, potato salad, and strawberry lemonade. www.realsimple.com/picnicrecipes
Prepare Before You Pack. Rest easy on your next vacation with this pre-trip checklist of steps to safeguard your home while you’re gone. www.realsimple.com/vacationchecklist
Churn Homemade Ice Cream. Make frozen treats yourself. Try these ice cream recipes, whipped up by Real Simple’s resident experts. www.realsimple.com/icecream
Get Outside This Summer. Even if you work in an office, you can enjoy the great outdoors. Seven ways nature can nurture your daily routine. www.realsimple.com/getoutside
