On the Cover

Easy organizing: 99 affordable ideas, p. 230

Quick, delicious grilling recipes, p. 242

Guilt-free health and fitness shortcuts, p. 173

35 great summer reads, p. 153

Unique, go-to gifts for dads, grads, and more, p. 47

In This Issue

Thoughts, p. 4

The Simple List, p. 8

Contributors, p. 22

Editor's Note, p. 25

Everyday Celebrations, p. 29
A summer-solstice cocktail party

Your Words, p. 39
How do you find the motivation to exercise?


Summer Gift Guide

Father’s Day, p. 51

Weddings, p. 56

Graduations, p. 62

Thank-yous, p. 68

Clever low-cost (or no-cost) ideas, p. 74

Resource guide, p. 76

Life Lessons, p. 79
Friends in need: Novelist Paula McLain on matchmaking for couples

The Quiz, p. 86
A new treat. First up: Who said what?

The Motivator, p. 223
The key to truly connected relationships: new ways to listen. Life coach Gail Blanke shares her tips for a better way of understanding your loved ones

Credits, p. 302

Reality Check, p. 310
Real Simple’s new playful send-off. This month: her day (in scented candles)

Real Simple To Go, p. 312

The Guide

Beauty

Test your sunscreen IQ — and find a product to keep you out of the red, p. 90

Calling all jet-setters! Pack your cosmetics bag for a spillproof vacation, p. 99

Home

Three container gardens — herbs, vegetables, flowers — for any space, p. 107

Destined for the garbage can or the display case? Nine readers learn what their treasures are really worth, p. 121

Style

So classic it’s ancient. Try on a tunic — centuries of style can’t be wrong, p. 129

Slip into something summery: five little white dresses, p. 141

Life

Your favorite authors’ summer reading lists. Settle into the nearest hammock and dig in, p. 153

Six essentials for any road trip, plus an exhaustive packing list, p. 165

Body

Forgot to floss? No time for cardio? Simple health shortcuts that work, p. 173

Which juice is healthiest? Find out how your favorite stacks up, p. 183

No more sarcasm or avoidance: better ways to deal with anger, p. 187

Moneywise

Real Simple’s monthly guide to money savvy: hotel-cancellation fees, cross-country shipping costs, how to save on entertainment, and one reader’s spending diary, p. 195

Road Tests

Beach towels, p. 205

Multitasking makeup, p. 211

Sunglasses, p. 215

Features

Ninety-nine cost-effective methods to bring organization home, p. 230

A Real Simple guide to the galaxy: easy stargazing tips, p. 238

Spice up your summer grilling with rubs, marinades, glazes, and relishes (all made in less than five minutes), p. 242

The long hike good-bye: Kara Corridan’s 4,000-foot farewell to her father, p. 252

Break out of a workout rut. Four women’s routines are revamped, p. 256

Cooking

Wine and beer for summer meals, p. 269

Five Easy Dinners, p. 273

Make-Ahead Meal, p. 285

Fake It, Don't Make It: Key Lime Pie, p. 295

Shopping List/Recipe Index, p. 299