On the Cover

Eat well, lose weight, p. 156

The best headache cures, p. 109

Easy freezer meals, p. 164

Secret to a lasting marriage, p. 33, 182

In This Issue

Thoughts, p. 4

The Simple List, p. 6

Contributors, p. 22

Editor’s Note, p. 25

Everyday Celebrations, p. 27
A crowd-pleasing Super Bowl party

Your Words, p. 33
What is the secret to a good marriage?

Solutions

New Uses for Old Things, p. 47

The Primer: The Kiss, p. 50

Should you use foil or plastic?, p. 52

Products of the Month, p. 54

What is your carbon footprint?, p. 62

Life Lessons, p. 65
Writer Alison Smith recounts how she lost her faith and found herself

The Motivator, p. 149
Lessons from first-class flirts

Credits, p. 222
Where to buy the products in this issue

Real Life, p. 226
Meet reader Mattie Azurmendi

Real Simple To Go, p. 228
Cut flowers and eco-friendly driving

The Guide

Style, p. 75
The classic shirtdress, revamped

Home, p. 87
Find the best flowers for your vase

Beauty, p. 97
Beauty products you need and ones you can skip

Body, p. 109
Headache triggers and remedies

Life, p. 121
Little acts of kindness that count

The Organizer, p. 127
A messy coat closet becomes a multipurpose storage space

Road Tests

Scales, p. 135

Baking chips, p. 139

Face masks, p. 143

Features

10 common diet myths, debunked, p. 156

Stock your freezer for quick weeknight dinners, p. 164

The ideal bed from the mattress up, 172

Love letters from a marriage in progress, p. 182

Cooking

Fake It, Don’t Make It: Quick Beef Bourguignonne, p. 197

Simple ways to bring out the best in past-its-prime produce, p. 201

Five Easy Dinners, p. 209

Shopping List/Recipe Index, p. 220