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Dispatches From Vacation, Episode 3: The New v. The Tried and True
When I turned 40 I decided that I was old enough to deserve a two-week summer vacation; it took me more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on Aug 28 at 2:58PM

Dispatches from vacation, episode two: do I need to get a tattoo?
For part one of our vacation, my little family went to a camp in New Hampshire with about a thousand more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on Aug 25 at 9:13AM

Clean it, toss it, file it, decorate it, love it

Any Top Design Fans Out There?
Have you heard of Top Design? It's a reality series that kicks off season two on Bravo next week on more »
Posted by: Holly Becker on Aug 29 at 6:37AM

August In A Dish: Tomato Risotto
Want a blow-out dish to celebrate the end of summer this weekend AND put a bumper crop of tomatoes to more »
Posted by: Heath Brockwell on Aug 28 at 11:30AM

Food Food
What's cooking at Real Simple?

If You Had a Food Tattoo...
...what would you get? In a recent Adventures in Chaos post, Kristin notes that it seems everyone in America has more »
Posted by: Kathleen Murray Harris on Aug 29 at 7:56AM

Blueberry Muffin Cake
For those who have asked about the raved-about blueberry cake my mom made, I finally got the recipe. And it's more »
Posted by: Kathleen Murray Harris on Aug 28 at 4:37PM

We've plugged it in and even read the manual

Customizing Keds
Admit it, you've been a fan of Keds since you were a little girl. Slip-ons or laces. Plain white or more »
Posted by: Erin—Manic Mommies on Aug 29 at 8:34AM

Sandy-The Assistant I've Always Wanted
If you're like me, you're constantly forgetting things: the milk, the dry cleaning, the overdue library DVDs. There is only more »
Posted by: Erin—Manic Mommies on Aug 27 at 7:59AM

Life & Soul Beauty
Get inspired, live your life, be happy

I Tried It: iPosture "No-Slumping!" Gadget
Like most people, I struggle to always remember to stand (and sit) up straight. I often find myself hunched over more »
Posted by: Liz Krieger on Aug 28 at 5:00AM

Parenting Advice: The Best Advice I've Ever Heard
I love a great parenting book, and my all-time favorite remains How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen more »
Posted by: gretchenrubin on Aug 28 at 4:05AM

Wearable trends, beauty news, timeless tips

Real vs. Costume vs. Costume Jewelry: What Would You Wear?
There’s some talk about costume jewelry being in this season – which, on the one hand, is joyous news, and more »
Posted by: Michelle Madhok on Aug 29 at 12:30PM

U.S. Open Style: In Focus
It's U.S. Open time in the city, so put on your cutest country club attire, hop on the train and more »
Posted by: Julee Wilson on Aug 28 at 5:44PM

Nearly Wed Celebrations
Big ideas for the big day

Topping the Cake
I received an email from Jill, a reader with such awesome photos from her wedding and the personalized cake topper more »
Posted by: Always a Bridesmaid on Aug 28 at 12:08PM

iPod on the 1s and 2s
This past weekend I worked on a wedding with a wonderful band and an excellent DJ: the couple's iPod. The more »
Posted by: Always a Bridesmaid on Aug 26 at 10:41AM

Insider tips on parties, weddings and entertaining

The Joys of Holiday Travel
Admittedly, it's not as bad this time of year as, say, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Yet as I sit in a more »
Posted by: Kate Parker on Aug 28 at 10:08PM

Inspiration Board: Bold Black & Yellow
I'm currently in love with the black, white, and yellow color palette. It's so bold elegant...I'm thinking it will definitely more »
Posted by: Jennifer Sbranti on Aug 27 at 9:44PM

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Real Simple's paper sculptures
Every month, Real Simple receives hundreds of letters from readers who can't seem to get enough of the paper sculptures more »
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