Jessica Stolzberg Jessica Stolzberg is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, Real Simple, and Vice. She was previously the in-house copy editor at three national magazines. 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.