Featured in January 2010
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Thoughts, p. 8
The Simple List, p. 10
Editor’s Note, p. 23
Your Words
- This Month’s Question, p. 24
What will you do differently this year? - No-Obligation Book Club, p. 26
Who is your favorite fictional character?
Trends Worth Trying
- Destined to Be a Classic, p. 31
An artful alarm clock - One For All, p. 32
Wide belts - Two Women, One Look, p. 34
Boyfriend cardigans - Everyday Indulgence, p. 36
Dressed-up makeup bags - 10 Finds Under $50, p. 38
Solutions
- New Uses for Old Things, p. 41
- Problem Solvers of the Month, p. 44
- Shortcut, p. 46
How to get better Google search results
Life Lessons
- Good Read, p. 49
Elizabeth Berg on her difficult yet comforting talk with an old friend - Modern Manners, p. 55
Julie Rottenberg on the protocol for returning gifts. Plus, your etiquette questions, answered - Expertise, p. 58
Lee Eisenberg on 10 ways to spend smarter this year
The Guide
Beauty
- Healthy Hair With Less Hassle, p. 62
The low-key, low-cost way to get great hair - Road Test, p. 64
Blush
- 15 Minutes and You’re Done, p. 67
A stronger lower back in just a few moves - You, Improved, p. 74
How to reboot your body after the holidays; plus, surprising superfoods that pack a nutritional punch
- Real Steals, p. 77
Update a wardrobe essential―white shirts under $60 - Fit Lab, p. 85
Find a T-shirt bra to fit your frame perfectly
- Decorating With, p. 91
Purple. Soothe your senses with lavender walls, or be bold with regal plum accents - Make Over My…, p. 97
Real Simple creates a made-to-order information center for a busy family of six - Road Test, p. 102
Pet brushes
Features
- What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 105
- How to Save $5,000 This Year, p. 106
Your money manual for 2010. Cut costs on food, clothing, health care, and more - Reimagine Your Bedroom, p. 116
Update it to reflect your favorite style with just a few easy tweaks - Nine Secrets of Motivated People, p. 122
Achieve your goals this year: effective tricks to help you stay the course
Food
- You’re Getting Warmer, p. 128
Six hearty soups and stews to warm you inside and out - Road Test, p. 137
Chopping gadgets - Quick Takes, p. 140
Ten fast (and delicious) recipes for ground beef - Five Easy Dinners, p. 143
- Nutritional Index, p. 148