Featured in May 2010

Thoughts, p. 10

The Simple List, p. 14

Editor’s Note, p. 33

The newest Real Simple additions, p. 36

• This Month’s Question, p. 39
  How do you keep the main living areas in your home clutter-free?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 42
  What is your favorite first line of a novel?

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 49
  A foolproof centerpiece
• One for All, p. 50
  Elizabeth and James convertible dress
• Everyday Indulgence, p. 52
  Letter openers
• Two Women, One Look, p. 54
  Maxi dresses
• Five-Minute Wow, p. 56
  Glossed lids and rosy lips
• 10 Finds for $50 or Less, p. 57

• New Uses for Old Things, p. 61
• Start With, p. 64
  Prosciutto
• Problem Solvers of the Month, p. 66
• Fresh Pick, p. 70
  Asparagus
• Ask Real Simple, p. 72
  How do I get a musty smell out of my books?
• Three Easy Shortcuts, p. 74
  How to freeze ground meat, upgrade cabinet hardware, and test an egg for freshness

• Good Read, p. 79
  Real Simple's Kristin van Ogtrop on finding time for friendships. (Is there any?)
• Modern Manners, p. 85
  Julie Rottenberg on getting grandparents to accept a child's given name
• Expertise, p. 89
  Jane Isay on how to forge better relationships with your (adult) siblings

Beauty

• Beauty Brainteasers, p. 95
  When to wash makeup brushes, whether or not to dilute shampoo, and other cosmetic conundrums, answered
• Road Test, p. 102
  Face cleansers
• Beauty With Brains, p. 105
  Do you really get most of your sun damage by age 18?

Fashion

• Real Steals, p. 111
  Look great without breaking the bank. Summer clothes, all under $100
• For Keeps, p. 127
  Gorgeous jewelry to give on Mother's Day (or keep for yourself)
• The Classic, p. 141
  Wooden-soled clogs for every style and price

Health 

• The Decoder, p. 147
  Solutions for seasonal-allergy sufferers
• Numbers to Live By, p. 151
  Your target digits for BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, and more
• 15 Minutes and You're Done, p. 161
  Get toned triceps with three quick moves

Home 

• Decorating With Florals, p. 167
  Foolproof advice for incorporating these pretty prints
• Speed Cleaning, p. 179
  A smudgeless, crumb-free computer in just five minutes
• Road Test,  p. 181
  All-purpose cleaners

Money

• Cash in Your Castoffs, p. 184
  The best ways to get rid of your unwanted goods—and make a little money in the process
• Moneywise, p. 195
  How to save on yard care; the best deals on laundry detergent; and whether or not to cosign a family member's loan

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 203
• Dirty Jobs Made Easy, p. 204
  Don't put off dreaded cleaning chores. Here's how to tackle them in a few simple steps
• Whatever Suits You, p. 212
  No matter your body type, find a swimsuit that will fit and flatter your figure this summer
• The Best of Both Worlds, p. 222
  Why a combination of integrative and traditional medicines may be the healthiest approach
• Happily Ever After in 351 Square Feet, p. 228
  How one couple learned to live with (a lot) less after losing their home in a fire

• From My Mother's Kitchen, p. 236
  Six women share their favorite recipes passed down from their mothers—and the stories behind them
• Secretly Simple, p. 249
  5-minute hummus
• Raise the Salad Bar, p. 253
  Surprising and delicious side-salad recipes
• Quick Takes, p. 266
  Ten tasty ways to use pizza dough
• Road Test, p. 269
  Cocktail Mixes
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 271
• Nutritional Index, p. 282

Credits, p. 290
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 292
Exclusive savings on Mother's Day gifts

Real Simple to Go, p. 294 

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