Real Simple Magazine - May 2024

In this issue

In this issue:

Get It Done!: It’s time to take some of these DIY projects off the back burner.

The Year’s Best: Meet the brilliant winners of our 2024 Smart Beauty Awards.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful bundles to wrap up between now and May 12.

Learn a New Trick: Punch up simple seltzer, plus an intro to the healthy African Heritage Diet.

and more...

What DIY project are you most proud of?

I wanted a little more character in my foyer, so I made stained-glass windows using metal strips, glass paint, and patience. The light splashes color onto the walls each morning and makes me happy.

3 mins

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

The Cemetery of Untold Stories, the latest by literary legend Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies), centers on Alma, a writer living in Vermont who inherits a small plot in the Dominican Republic, her family's homeland.

2 mins

THINGS COOKS KNOW - NEVER SWEAT SUPPER AGAIN

Armed with these meal-planning tips, you'll always have an answer to that dreaded 5 o'clock question: \"What's for dinner?\"

3 mins

Outdoor Furniture

Disinvite dirt and grime from cookouts, pool hangs, and patio parties.

2 mins

WHEN YOU'RE A PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATOR

A science-based look at why your home is never cleaner than when you're on deadline. Plus, how to break the habit.

5 mins

Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries

KRISTEN ASKS... My friend works very hard as a teacher. Her husband has a couple of side jobs that don't bring in any real income to support their family. Whenever something goes wrong, like a problem with the car, her husband has his hand out asking for help from friends and family. As a result, they owe me money-but I see them going out to dinner and shopping. How do I ask for my $500 back?

3 mins

RULES OF THE DOG PARK

It's all fun and games-as long as you plan your visit correctly and everybody plays nice.

3 mins

MOTHER GODDESSES

The \"divine female\" has taken many forms across time and cultures.

2 mins

Oldies but Goodies

My home has crooked floors, drafty windows, antique dishes, and a bed that doesn't even fit a standard mattress. I wouldn't have it any other way.

4 mins

DIY IDEAS - GET IT DONE!

All those amazing projects you've been saving on Instagram and Pinterest? It's time to start crossing them off your list! We rounded up some popular home and life improvements, with how-tos from the people who, y'know, got them done!

9 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.

Real Simple magazine is a must-read for anyone who is looking for ways to simplify their life. The magazine provides practical advice that is easy to follow, and it can help you to declutter your home, save time, and improve your overall well-being.

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* Practical advice on how to simplify your life
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* Tips on how to look your best
* Inspirational stories about people who have simplified their lives

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