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The New Look of Recipe Pins on Pinterest

When you visit Pinterest today (or, if you’re like us, you’ve already been there!) you might notice that recipe pins from Real Simple and a handful of other sites look a little bit different. Now you can see all the ingredients involved in making a recipe right from the pin. We’re excited to be one of the first sites with […]

Wedding Ceremony Decor Idea from Loverly

[Photo by Patrick Edmiston] ‘Tis the season for celebrating even more weddings outdoors. Dress up the ceremony venue with major wow-worthy aisle markers like these tall glass cylinders filled with water and flowers in your signature shade. Find more flower inspiration and outdoor wedding ideas.  Filed under: Simple Tip

Today’s Thought

Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 10 Quick and Easy Chicken Cutlet Recipes 50 Great Books That Will Change Your Life The Best Garden Tools Filed under: Daily Thought

How To Protect Your Hair at the Pool

Who cares if it’s still only spring? We’re already thinking about our first summer swim—and we want our readers to be prepared. So when you’re in and out of the pool, use these surprising tips from celebrity hairstylist Kristan Serafino to protect your hair. Before swimming, wet down and condition (but don’t rinse!) your hair. The conditioner will act as protective […]

Extend The Life Of Your Shoes

Leather-soled shoes don’t stand up so well to all the wear-and-tear they’ll eventually take. Rough surfaces like pavement destroy them surprisingly quickly. Keep your shoes in top condition by having them fitted with rubber soles by a cobbler—these come in a variety of colors (including black and yes, even red for those Louboutins) and are so thin they don’t alter […]

Smart Product: Built NY Picnic Bag Available for Pre-Order

I don’t normally like to feature items that aren’t available immediately, but I love this new picnic tote from Built NY too much to wait. It looks just like a regular tote, doesn’t it? But…it unfolds into this: It’s everything you need for an outdoor meal in one tote. The bag includes: 4 sets of plates, flatware, and wine glasses. […]

Today’s Thought

Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 6 Smart Buys for Your Makeup Bag 16 Tips for an Effortless Outdoor Party Coping With Bad Behavior at the Gym Filed under: Daily Thought

How to Get Your Eyeliner Straight

It’s a good thing no one watches me put on my eyeliner or mascara everyday, I end up making the funniest faces. There’s something about putting on eye makeup that requires me to have my mouth agape. (Those silly faces actually do help. See our gallery of tips, How to Apply Makeup Well.) Eyeliner (especially liquid) can be the trickiest […]

How to Clean Up Greasy Spills from Your Carpet

Next time someone drops something greasy on your carpet or upholstery, reach for the cornstarch before you grab a chemical-based cleaner. Sprinkling the spill with cornstarch will help absorb the grease. Cover the stain and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes then vacuum up the cornstarch. If there’s still a stain, then you can reach for a dedicated […]

13 Pixar Classics, Ranked by Entertainment Weekly

Our colleagues over at Entertainment Weekly have ranked 13 Pixar classics with Cars 2 holding down the last position and, well, you’ll have to see the full list to find out which film they ranked number one. To see the full article, click here. We’ve always had a great love for Pixar films in my family. Can’t wait to see […]