WORKOUT PAYOUTS The added health benefits of walking, weights, and more. PAGE 65
GOOD READ
Writer Angela Brown shares the critical ingredient in her beloved grandmother’s secret cake recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 MODERN MANNERS
Inviting friends over sans children, apologizing for a decade-old incident, and other etiquette dilemmas . . .
THOUGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 THE SIMPLE LIST . . . . . . . . 6
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Life Lessons
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EXPERTISE
5 things to do to spark creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NEW ON REALSIMPLE.COM . . . . . . 1 2
the Guide
EDITOR’S NOTE . . . . . . . . . 1 4
Your Words Fill in the blank: In 2017, I will finally...
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BEAUTY
FAMILY
PRETTY SMART . . . . . . . . . 5 1
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OF
ROAD TEST
Strategies for the good and bad times . . . . . . . . . 8 6
THE MORNING AFTER
Balms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
the Realist
FASHION
JANUARY AT A GLANCE
GET IN GEAR
The origins of giving a toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activewear that goes with any routine . . . . . . .
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HEALTH
Earbud cords . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
SECRET PERKS OF EVERY
NOW WHAT?!?
TREND TO TRY
Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . .
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THE STAPLE
Cocoa powder . . . . . . . . . 2 8 LITTLE HELPERS . . . . . . . . 3 1
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Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, executive vice president at CBS Entertainment 9 5
The healthful benefits behind five exercises . .
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Decadent mac and cheese . . . . . . 1 4 2 THINGS COOKS KNOW 1 4 4
ASK BUCKY
HOME
Getting your boss to finally hear you . . . . . . . .
HOW TO FIX (ALMOST)
Smart solutions for life’s little disasters . . . . . . . . . 2 4
WHY NOT TRY…?
Turnips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 0
AMERICAN VOICES
WORKOUT DRUGSTORE CHEAT SHEET
THE JANUARY TO-DO LIST
30 little tasks that will make 2017 easier . . . . . .
BIG BATCH
NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS
Picks from dermatologist Dendy Engleman . . . . . . 2 2
5 EASY DINNERS . . . . . . . 1 3 5
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Food
ANYTHING
7 repairs that you can do on your own . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8
CAREER COACH
Conquering the impostor syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9
ASK THE ORGANIZER
Clutter conundrums, solved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#WOMENIRL 96
Your photos of the good, the bad, and the funny . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 8
MASTERING THE JOURNEY
One woman’s cancer battle helped her love the skin she’s in . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 0
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WHAT’S THE RIGHT TYPE OF PET FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Tips for making the ideal choice for your home . . 7 8
BREATHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 5
Features THIS IS THE YEAR TO GET BETTER AT SAYING NO
Learn to turn down requests firmly—and with tact . . .
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GO ON, INDULGE!
6 comforting recipe faves get a healthy makeover. . . . . 1 1 2 FASHIONITIS
Avoiding common closet (and shopping) pitfalls PAGE 78
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Experts weigh in on why some tasks get only half-done
TREAT YOURSELF! Cookies (and more) get a wholesome upgrade. PAGE 112
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