LOL Essays
R. Eric Thomas had career success and a happy marriage in Philadelphia (not to mention a very popular Twitter feed) when he did something he never could have predicted: He moved with his husband back home to Baltimore. Like being regaled by your funniest friend, Congratulations, the Best Is Over! chronicles his return to his hometown, examining what happens when the life you have doesn't resemble the one you pictured (but-spoiler alert-might be even better).
Survivor's Story
Alice Carrière, the daughter of a renowned artist and a European actor, grew up in the 1990s in a sprawling, 17,000-square-foot home in Manhattan, where major celebrities were regular visitors. Sounds glamorous, right? In her beautifully written memoir, she reveals a childhood marred by abuse, neglect, and abominable treatment by so-called mental health experts. Told with visceral candor and in heartbreaking detail, Everything/Nothing/Someone will stay on your mind for a long time.
Fun Thriller
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THE BEST
Sometimes it's not enough for our editors to be instantly impressed by a product. Sometimes we want to push it to the limits in one of our three labs, our own homes, or both to see how it holds up under pressure. We cook, we wear, we smear, we clean. We evaluate and tally. Then we give out the REAL SIMPLE Selects seal. When we put that label on something, that means it's among the 5,200-plus products we've formally evaluated according to strict protocols. On this list: some of our current faves. If you see something you like, scan the QR code and get shopping!
Women & Their Finances
We partnered with the brilliant minds at the finance site Investopedia to determine what’s holding women back in the money department. The findings? We’re on our way! But we’ve got some work to do.
MAKE YOUR JEWELRY SHINE
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BLUEBERRY SWEET CORN SHORTCAKE
Two of summer's best ingredients come together in an epic dessert just begging to be invited to a party.
Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries
My husband's niece is getting married in eight months. The save-the-date only had my husband's name, my name, and my husband's two kids' names (my stepkids).
how we live
ADVICE, INSPIRATION A LITTLE PEACE OF MIND
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When it comes to expressing yourself at home, sometimes it's best to ignore the \"supposed tos\" and do your own darn thing instead. As proof, we offer these rule-breaking rooms from six of our favorite designers.
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On this list, you'll find the people, products, and ideas that light up our world, show us the way, and change the game.
