Real Simple Magazine - April 2024

In this issue

Cut the Clutter
How to let go of some of that stuff that’s been bogging you down.

Garden Goals
Transform your yard into a nature-friendly paradise.

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

In Holly Gramazio's debut, Lauren comes home after a big night out and finds a man she's never met in her London apartment.

2 mins

IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN

But we can help! If real-life barriers are holding you back from living your eco-friendliest life, read on.

3 mins

5 Smart Uses for Rubber Bands

Wrap your head around these snappy, editor-approved ideas.

1 min

HEALTH - ACE YOUR RACE

Whether it's a charity walk, 5K, or full-on marathon, experts and avid runners share their best advice for feeling confident, comfortable, and proud on the big day.

5 mins

Modern Manners for Your Social Dilemmas

CINDY ASKS... A pet peeve of mine is when I'm saying something to a friend, and the friend takes out their phone and begins scrolling or typing. I'm more of a listener than a talker, so it especially hurts when I've fully listened to a friend, then I start to speak and they turn their attention to their phone. I'm tempted to say, \"Oh, am Iboring you?\" or \"Would you and your phone prefer to be alone?\" or just plain \"It hurts my feelings when I talk and you take out your phone. Is it an emergency?\" Advice needed.

3 mins

RELATING - A Natural Connection

The key to good health-for us and the planet-lies in rekindling our relationship to the dirt and the trees.

6 mins

SMART MONEY - THE FINANCIAL DECISION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Sometimes, one thoughtful shake-up can make a big difference.

4 mins

NERDING OUT - BIRDSONG

How the twittering set learns to speak

1 min

Cut the Clutter Clear out what's taking up space in your homeand your mind.

Clutter tends to sneak up on you. One minute, you have a coat closet full (but not too full) of coats. The next, it's bursting at the hinges with sports equipment, pet supplies, broken appliances, and, yeah, way too many puffers.

6 mins

IF YOU WANT TO help the pollinators

The bees (and the butterflies, moths, wasps, and hummingbirds) need you! Make smart planting choices now to get your yard buzzworthy.

2 mins

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Real Simple Magazine Description:

Real Simple is an American monthly magazine that provides practical advice on how to live a simpler, more organised, and more stylish life. It was founded in 2000 and is published by Dotdash Meredith. Real Simple is known for its clean, uncluttered style of layout and photos.

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