Claire Harmeyer As an Ecommerce Writer, Claire researches the best shopping events and deals for People readers. She writes fun, smart, and informative stories about celebrity news, fashion, and major shopping events. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.