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Should I Pick Up After My Husband?
Or just be annoyed that he doesn’t pick up after himself? One of the most mysterious and maddening things about more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on May 7 at 5:33PM

Parental Mystery #834: What My Son Will and Won’t Eat
My Middle child, who is nine and in fourth grade, is a wonderful boy, a very funny kid, an enthusiastic more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on May 5 at 4:49PM

Clean it, toss it, file it, decorate it, love it

Dharma In Dirt Reading
I found this article in yesterday's New York Times about Wendy Johnson and her garden in Muir Beach, California. Inspiring more »
Posted by: Heath Brockwell on May 9 at 7:28AM

Lighting Guide: 25+ Must Stop Shops
We've covered bulbs and the different types of lighting in The Ultimate Turn On: Lighting and Bulbs on Wednesday so more »
Posted by: Holly Becker on May 9 at 7:03AM

Food Food
What's cooking at Real Simple?

Making Time for Mom
What are you doing this weekend to celebrate the queen bee in your life? This Sunday is no ordinary Mother’s more »
Posted by: Kim O'Donnel on May 9 at 7:11AM

Better Than Ketchup
There comes a time when all kids—even the adventurous ones—balk at certain foods. (See Kristin's blog post on her middle more »
Posted by: Lygeia Grace on May 7 at 9:33PM

We've plugged it in and even read the manual

Organize with a Personalized Database
Since leaving my former workplace and starting my own business, I've identified only a few things I really miss about more »
Posted by: Erin—Manic Mommies on May 9 at 8:30AM

DIY Print Projects at Home
I was in my home office yesterday, impatiently waiting for a large media file to upload, when my kids came more »
Posted by: Erin—Manic Mommies on May 7 at 8:29AM

Life & Soul Beauty
Get inspired, live your life, be happy

Capacity Full
Like most of you, I thrive on doing several things at once. But sometimes I don't realize just how much more »
Posted by: Corynne Corbett on May 9 at 10:00AM

How to Sip Safely: Plastic Bottle Tips
41 years after Benjamin Braddock (in The Graduate) was succinctly advised to pursue a future in plastics, everyone is once more »
Posted by: Liz Krieger on May 9 at 5:00AM

Wearable trends, beauty news, timeless tips

Single-Item Shopping Spree: The Skirt That Goes Everywhere
Sometimes I’m looking to multiply, not just add to, my wardrobe. Either everything seems worn to death, I’m craving a more »
Posted by: Michelle Madhok on May 9 at 2:00AM

Mother's Day Style Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree
Mother's Day is a wonderful celebration of the strength, wisdom and the overall fabulousness of our mothers. Beyond their individual more »
Posted by: Julee Wilson on May 7 at 3:55PM

Nearly Wed Celebrations
Realsimple.com's Editorial Director gets ready to get hitched

Tasty Cakes: Test-Driving the Wedding Cupcakes
One word: YUM. I'm hard-pressed to think of a better break in the work day than licking peanut butter icing more »
Posted by: Margit on May 6 at 4:44PM

8 Things You Might Settle For...
It's been a while since I've blogged. I think this is what you might call crazy time, or as Obama more »
Posted by: Margit on Apr 30 at 8:55PM

Insider tips on parties, weddings and entertaining

Brighten Up!
The secret to creating a festive party atmosphere in an instant: mood lighting! When it comes to evening get-togethers, candles more »
Posted by: Jennifer Sbranti on May 9 at 9:42AM

Fresh Takes on Spring Entertaining
Between the blossoming flowers, budding plant life, and abundance of fresh fare, spring is the perfect time to look to more »
Posted by: Jennifer Sbranti on May 7 at 6:04AM

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Name Allie's dog.....
OK, I know I've given a lot of—maybe too much—space to the animals of our new Food Director (I promise more »
Posted by: Jim Baker on May 5 at 3:35PM

Take your child to work day...
..was April 24, and a number of Real Simple staffers' kids came to the offices and tried on clothes in more »
Posted by: Jim Baker on May 2 at 4:48PM

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