Real Simple Magazine

Real Simple magazine is your go-to source for practical, helpful, and smart solutions to simplify every aspect of your busy life:

Quick and Delicious Meals

Our collection of simple, healthy recipes has fewer ingredients and won’t take long to reach the table.

Cleaning and Organizing Tips

A clean and organized space means a clear and organized mind. Let us help you find your happiness.

Effortless Beauty and Fashion

Sometimes it’s as easy as the perfect jeans, comfortable shoes, and a bit of sunscreen.

Reasonable Health Tips

Separating facts from trendy fads with reliable, tried-and-true information on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and wellness.

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We started Real Simple magazine in 2000 with the goal of simplifying life and reducing stress. Today, we reach over 10 million digital users and 6.2 million magazine readers each month.

You can find Real Simple magazine everywhere, including on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok; by listening to our award-winning podcast Money Confidential; or by purchasing our range of Clorox cleaning products, an upcoming line of kitchen tools from Argento, and other special items at T.J. Maxx, 1-800-Flowers, QVC, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

At Real Simple, we pride ourselves on providing accurate, reliable, trustworthy, comprehensive, and balanced information, and we continuously review our content to ensure it is up-to-date and accurate.

We are committed to creating high-quality content that represents and serves all people, working with a diverse group of writers and editors who represent a wide range of ages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities, all of which is reflected in our content. We aspire to provide high-quality content produced by humans, for humans. It is appropriate for us to publish content generated automatically using AI writing tools like ChatGPT.

We adhere to the principles and return policies of Dotdash Meredith, including the following policies:

We believe in independent, fair, and honest journalism. Our editors and writers hold a high degree of responsibility regarding integrity and transparency, and our original editorial content is not influenced by our advertisers. Therefore, we maintain a strict separation between advertising content and editorial content. Any content provided by an advertiser or sponsor is clearly labeled as such.

All product reviews on RealSimple.com are independent and based on research and product testing conducted by our editors and writers. We share products we love and believe our readers will love as well. If you visit certain links within our content, we may receive commissions from your purchases. We do not receive any compensation for recommending products within our content.

Our writers and editors investigate claims and verify all gathered information and data for all articles, including news. We consult a variety of qualified sources to ensure appropriate context and background for the reader.

We rely on recent and reliable primary sources, such as expert interviews, government organizations, and professional and academic institutions and studies. All data points, facts, and claims are supported by at least one reliable source.

All our news and information are thoroughly reviewed by a team editor and evaluated for accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

If there is an error in a story, we will correct it as soon as possible. All corrections will be clearly posted and will include what changes were made and when they were made. When the article is factually correct but the language is not clear or detailed enough, the story may be updated without a notice from the editor.

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Timely and daily news coverage does not highlight a unique event in time, so it is not updated regularly. Our editorial team continuously evaluates and updates evergreen content to ensure that everything is current, accurate, and relevant. The timestamp at the top of each article reflects when it was last updated.

If you notice any issues or errors, please let us know by emailing contact@realsimple.com.

At Real Simple, we aim to help everyone simplify their lives. It is essential to understand the many structural and social barriers our readers face and to respond with the most comprehensive solutions. We know that Real Simple readers are not homogeneous: we represent many races, sizes, identities, and abilities, forming different relationships and families, and following various cultural and religious traditions. We want Real Simple to be a valuable resource for everyone, and we will use our platform to promote inclusivity, equality, and human rights.

Read more about our commitment to making our site more inclusive and promoting diversity.

Melissa Inman – Senior Vice President and General Manager

Melissa is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Southern Living, Real Simple, The Spruce Pets, and Daily Paws. Previously, she was the Senior Vice President of Digital Content Strategy and Operations across a wide range of 15 lifestyle brands – including Real Simple, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and Allrecipes – where she oversaw the strategic development of programs and partnerships that expand brand engagement and enhance reach across digital platforms. She has over 25 years of experience creating and managing lifestyle content across print, digital, social media, and audio. She joined Meredith Corporation in 2001 as an editor for the company’s scrap magazines, books, and website. She then led content teams at brands such as Parents, Shape, Martha Stewart, and Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was named one of Folio’s top women in media. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Westminster College.

Amanda Wolf – Vice President and General Manager

Amanda is the Vice President and General Manager of Real Simple. She was previously the Senior Director of Content, overseeing the editorial and social teams for award-winning brands like Shape.com, Parents.com, Health.com, and DailyPaws.com. She has 17 years of experience in editing, writing, and using social media, video, and audio to connect with audiences. Amanda has appeared as an expert guest on shows like the Today Show and regularly presents at industry conferences and events such as Powerful Storytelling for DCN. She has also been a guest lecturer for media classes at New York University and The New School. Amanda was named one of the top women in media (2020 and 2018) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and mass communication from Miami University in Ohio.

Mickey O’Connor – Senior Editorial Director

Mickey is the Senior Editorial Director at Real Simple and the producer of the award-winning Webby podcast Money Confidential. Previously, he was the editor in chief of the award-winning digital platforms at TV Guide. He has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, and Cheddar, and he is the former face of CBS News’ What to Watch, a weekly segment for streaming TV recommendations. Before that, he was the founding editor of Entertainment Weekly’s number one entertainment news blog. He has also written about design for Architecture magazine, The New York Times, and various design publications. He earned a degree in architecture from Hobart College and graduated with honors in cultural reporting and writing from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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Katie Holdfer – Assistant Executive Editor

Katie Holdfer is the assistant executive editor at RealSimple.com. She was previously the senior home editor for the brand, covering everything from cleaning and organizing to decor and paint colors. She is the host of Spotless, a cleaning video series, and has appeared on Good Morning America, Today Show, PIX11 News, and Cheddar as a home decor and cleaning expert. Before joining Real Simple, she was an assistant editor at Apartment Therapy, where she became well-versed in rental and small space reversible decor.

Samantha LeVere – Senior Food Editor

Samantha is the senior food editor at RealSimple.com. Before joining Real Simple, she wrote and edited stories about food trends, plant-based eating, nutrition, and new product releases for Food Network, LIVEKINDLY, and Eat This, Not That. She also launched the weekly column American Fare, where she wrote about the intersection of food and pop culture. She is a graduate of New York University as a university honors scholar.

Leslie Corona – Senior Home Editor

Leslie Corona is the senior home editor at REAL SIMPLE magazine. She has coordinated, organized, written, and reported on all things home for a decade. She was previously with Good Housekeeping, HGTV Magazine, and Parents. She has shared her expertise on the TODAY Show, Cheddar, and local media.

Maggi Siver – Health and Wellness Editor

Maggi Siver is the digital health and wellness editor at Real Simple, with seven years of experience writing lifestyle and wellness content. She spends her days writing and editing stories about sleep, mental health, fitness, preventive health, nutrition, personal development, relationships, healthy habits, and beyond. She loves to simplify complex health topics, debunk health myths, and share practical, science-backed solutions for healthy living.

Hannah Hong – Beauty and Fashion Editor

Hannah Hong is the beauty and fashion editor at RealSimple.com. She has been a writer and editor in the beauty and fashion industry for over six years, sharing her extensive knowledge of skincare, hair care, makeup, fashion, and more. In addition to her extensive network of beauty experts, she leverages her family background and training in skincare science and cosmetic chemistry to differentiate between effective skincare formulations and marketing.

Morgan Noll – Assistant Editor

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