Real Simple mag essay contest

Real Simple magazine is hosting its Second-Annual Life Lessons Contest.

First prize: publication in the magazine, win round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, and a lunch with Real Simple editors; and $3,000.

Deadline: September 7, 2009. 1500 words max, can be sent by e-mail or snailmail. Limit one entry per person or e-mail account. Open to U.S. residents only.

You can find the full contest rules on the Real Simple website.

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