Featured in July 2011

Thoughts, p. 2

The Simple List, p. 6

Editor’s Note, p. 25

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 27
  Where is the best place you’ve ever gone on vacation?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 30
  What is your favorite beach read?
  
  

Trends Worth Trying

• Object of Desire, p. 33
  Patterned platforms
• One for All, p. 34
  Sorbet nail colors
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 36
  Tribal motifs
• Five-Minute Wow, p.38
  Cat eyes (declawed)
• New and Improved, p. 40
  Beach gear with flair
• 10 Finds Under $50, p. 42
  
  

Solutions

• New Uses for Old Things, p. 45
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 48
• Ask Real Simple, p. 50
  Does it matter what type of gas I put in my car?
• Start With, p. 52
  Lemonade
• 5 Ways to Make Your Summer Favorites Last, p. 54
  
  

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 57
  J. Courtney Sullivan on how a “miracle” altered her views on faith and humanity
• Modern Manners, p. 63
  Michelle Slatalla on when to pick up the phone instead of sending a text or e-mail
• Expertise, p. 66
  Five ways to tell if someone is lying

The Guide

Fashion

• Color of the Season, p. 75
  Pretty green pieces to liven up your warm-weather wardrobe
• Real Steals, p. 85
  Playful, airy sundresses for under $100

Home

• Personal Shopper, p. 93
  Gorgeous mirrors that reflect your style and budget
• Road Test, p. 101
  Flashlights

Beauty

• Tail Spin, p. 105
  New takes on the go-to ponytail, for three hair lengths
• Road Test, p. 111
  Hair removers

Health

• What Health Experts Really Eat, p. 117
  The good-for-you staples, snacks, and treats that pros love most—plus, how to add them to your diet

Money

• Moneywise, p. 127
  Secrets to saving on your next haircut; whom to tip (and how much) this summer; the ins and outs of unsubscribing from e-mail lists

 

Features

• What Makes My Life Real Simple, p. 135
• Elegant, Exquisite, Easy, p. 136
  The foolproof guide to creating fabulous flower arrangements
• The Woman Who Changed My Life, p. 144
  Five women pay tribute to the individuals who gave them strength, purpose, and support when they needed it most
• Shift Into Neutral, p. 150
  For an effortless, sophisticated look, just mix shades of white, cream, and beige
• Silence, p. 158
  The world is louder than ever, and your health can suffer because of it. How to turn those noises off for peace of mind—and body

Food

• Easy as 1, 2, 3, p. 166
  Delicious summer dishes that you can make with only three ingredients
• Things Cooks Know, p. 176
  Strategies, techniques, and tips from the Real Simple test kitchen to yours
• Road Test, p. 178
  Frozen fruit bars
• Quick Takes, p. 180
  10 ideas for party dips
• Secretly Simple, p. 183
  Blueberry jam
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 185
• Nutritional Index, p. 197

Credits, p. 199
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 202
Exclusive savings on travel accessories

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 204