Real Simple Magazine - July - August 2023

In this issue

The Chill Host’s Guide to Summer Entertaining
Recipes and tips for a low-effort, laid-back cookout.

Design Ideas to Steal from Hotels
Make your home feel like a stylish getaway spot.

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Sunscreen Routine

Derms share the most important things we can do when it comes to saving our skin.

2 mins

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

STUFF WE LOVE

3 mins

SWEET THING RASPBERRY-MANGO ICE CREAM CAKE

Serve up a slice of summer with this stunning (but easy to make!) treat.

1 min

CLEAN THIS Gas & Charcoal Grills

Contrary to popular belief, lingering crud on your grates is not there to add flavor to your next batch of burgers. Let's scrub those racks-and everything else.

2 mins

DRINKING WITH JENNA Pitcher This

Want to throw a party and not have to play bartender all night? Just mix up one of these fruit-forward, big-batch cocktails in advance.

2 mins

THINGS COOKS KNOW FRESH & FRUITY

Crumbles and crisps, grunts and slumps! These jammy baked desserts are some of summer's greatest pleasures. But what's the difference? And what's the best fruit for a pandowdy? Read on!

3 mins

PETS SPLISH, SPLASH

Before you let your pup dive into the deep end, read these tips to help her get on swimmingly in the water.

3 mins

Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries

IDA ASKS...My neighbors' kids, ages 9 and 6, have made a habit of playing in my front yard. I let it happen for a bit, thinking it was going to be temporary, but it has become very frequent-and irritating and loud. I've talked to the kids and the parents, and they still come back. I don't want to be known as the cranky neighbor. How do I get them to stop?

3 mins

HEALTH Let's Talk About Your Pelvic Floor! Again!

It supports vital organs, it stabilizes your core-and it's often misunderstood. We're giving this critical muscle group the explainer it deserves.

7 mins

MONEY 5 THINGS CREDIT SCORE EXPERTS WANT YOU TO KNOW

For one, the so-called perfect target number doesn't really need to be the goal. Also: Credit card limits are kinda tricky!

4 mins

NERDING OUT PLANT POWERS

The greenery all around us is way smarter than we realize.

2 mins

TRAVEL PLAN THE ULTIMATE (UNCROWDED!) SUMMER TRIP

During the height of tourist season, summer vacation can feel like a full-contact sport. Here's how to bypass the hordes and take a trip that leaves you relaxed, not raggedy.

3 mins

The Chill Host's Guide to Summer Entertaining

A cookout should be fun for everyone, including you-the lovely, thoughtful person who invited folks over for great food and company. Just read this story and pick out the bits you need. You know the rest: Keep the grill fired up and carry on.

5 mins

Rest, Recharge & Reset

We're officially in the lazy, laid-back season-but in case your scurrying brain didn't understand the assignment, we've got a few ideas for mini mental breaks (sort of like vacations you don't have to plan!). Get ready to tune out the chaos and delight in the small joys of summer-for an afternoon, an hour, or even just a minute.

7 mins

what to COOK

RECIPES FOR REAL LIFE

4 mins

BETTER FOR YOU MOCHA SMOOTHIE

It's like the beloved frosty coffee treat, but with fruit, protein, and fiber. Good morning, indeed!

1 min

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