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15-MINUTE DINNERS
Swift, simple recipes mean time to savor your meals.
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The Power of Time
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WHEN YOU'RE A PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATOR
Learn why your home is never cleaner than when you're on deadline. Plus: How to break the “I'll-do-it-later” habit.
5 min |
The Power of Time
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THE HIGHLY HAPHAZARD WOMAN
We all feel pressure to be cool, calm, and in control. But sometimes a little chaos gets things done.
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The Power of Time
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ONE-MINUTE MANTRAS
Improve your outlook in an instant with the perspective-changing words mental health experts tell their clients (and themselves).
5 min |
The Power of Time
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TIMING IS EVERYTHING
What's the perfect moment to work out? Eat for energy? Go to bed? The clues are in your body clock.
6 min |
The Power of Time
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OFF THE EATEN PATH
Cook up some fun on one of these unique food-centric adventures.
3 min |
Summer 2025
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5 Easy Dinners
#1 / Shrimp & Couscous Salad with Cucumbers
5 min |
Summer 2025
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DEGERM YOUR HARD-SHELL CARRY-ON
This wheely thorough routine will have you ready to roll.
1 min |
Summer 2025
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RECIPES FOR REAL LIFE
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Summer 2025
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Creature Comforts
Man’s best friend can truly help us through the hard times. Here, three inspiring stories about the dogs whose emotional support meant everything to their humans.
3 min |
Summer 2025
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DAY DRINKING: YEA OR NAY?
Everyone's got thoughts! We collected yours, then called onthe experts to settle the debate once and for all.
2 min |
Summer 2025
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TATTOOS
Dip into some strange and surprising facts about getting inked.
2 min |
Summer 2025
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Skewers, Salads, Sides & Sundaes
This Mediterranean-inspired menu is everything you didn't know you wanted in a summer cookout.
5 min |
Summer 2025
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The year's most worth-it beauty buys
As beauty director at REAL SIMPLE, I tried all the latest products out there— with the help of 125 RS superfans from around the country. These got the most glowing reviews.
5 min |
Summer 2025
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FINANCIAL FRENEMIES
Can you (and your savings) survive these relationships? Yes, if you keep reading.
4 min |
Summer 2025
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STRAWBERRY CLAFOUTIS
Whatever your summer dessert question, this classic custardy French treat is the answer.
1 min |
Summer 2025
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Modern Manners
Advice for Your Social Dilemmas
3 min |
Summer 2025
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YOUR GARDENING STATION
We think you'll really dig these smart potting bench solutions.
1 min |
Summer 2025
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Ticket to Ride
An actor, author, and mom of three resisted the lifelong desire to get herself a motorcycle, rev her engine, and follow her path forward—until she realized that the only person she needed permission from was herself.
5 min |
Summer 2025
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The Books List
Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond
3 min |
Summer 2025
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Clever Items
Little Helpers to Make Your Life a Lot Easier
1 min |
Summer 2025
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FUZZ OFF
Enjoy some razor-sharp tips to help you remove hair from the places you don't want it.
3 min |
Summer 2025
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PEACH LASSI SMOOTHIE BOWLS
Breakfast is served! And it's a refreshing, filling riff on the fruity and creamy Indian drink.
1 min |
Summer 2025
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Have you ever made a bold color choice that didn't pan out? How'd you fix it?
When I was little, I insisted my room be painted lilac—the walls and the floor! I paired it with a green plaid bedspread. I like to think my interior design skills have improved since then. PAIGE MCCARTHY COLUMBUS, OHIO
3 min |
Summer 2025
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Look on the Bright Side
Need a pick-me-up? This story's got you covered, with strategies to bring more color into your world.
2 min |
Summer 2025
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DRINKING WITH JENNA: LOWER YOUR SPIRITS
In your glass, that is! These cocktails are heavy on the flavor but light on the alcohol.
2 min |
Summer 2025
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5 TRICKS FOR HANGING PICTURE FRAMES
Off-the-hook ideas to make it go better
2 min |
Summer 2025
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A+ Advice from A-Team Designers
We asked a few REAL SIMPLE Home designers to share some of their best pointers so you can decorate your own real simple home.
1 min |
Summer 2025
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Organize Everything
TIRED OF DIGGING through that overstuffed T-shirt drawer? Annoyed by those mountains of papers?
4 min |
May 2025
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Relish Delegation
When this overworked mom asked her family for support, she got resistance, rebuttals, and, eventually, results.
6 min |