From the publishers of InStyle, try Real Simple, the magazine about a simpler life, home, body, and soul.
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(27 reviews)
5 stars
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15 of 21 (71%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
your "paper sculpture",
February 3, 2009
By Janfrom New York
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3
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Content Quality:
4
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5
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Kid-Friendly
For Adults
Pros: wonderful
"The paper scupture in your issues is, believe it or not, one of the items I look at first. They are so wonderfully creative and imaginative it just delights me everytime. Your artist is a "find". My friends and I will turn down the pages to talk about them upon receipt of the magazine. This month, the teddy bear and bedroom scenes were astounding!"
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
55+
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
4-5
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Not impressive...,
January 25, 2009
By R.K.from OK
Ad Relevance:
4
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Content Quality:
2
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4
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5
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Short & Sweet
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Pros: Easy to read: sweet and short Cons: Content-wise, too light
"Just like one of the reviewers above, I used to look at the magazine frontcover and think it must be loaded with original, simple solutions and inspirations. So far I'm not impressed at all. The ideas presented are not all that useful;and the few articles are subjective... somehow shallow. Yet for someone who does not have time or presence of mind to read long, in-depth articles, this magazine might be IT."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
18-34
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
2-3
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great change from out of reach Home magazines,
November 17, 2008
By didifrom Omaha, NE
Ad Relevance:
4
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Content Quality:
4
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4
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Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: Simplicity and ideas that are affordable Cons: Lots of advertisements
"I like this magazine because it isn't like other home-type magazines that offer ideas that are expensive to those who don't want to spend hundreds on ideas to decorate/gift ideas."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
35-54
What is your parental status?:
Not Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
2-3
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Big magazine, full of ads,
August 28, 2008
By Lesliefrom Ohio
Ad Relevance:
3
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Content Quality:
1
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5
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5
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Short & Sweet
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Pros: interesting articles Cons: low article content for the price
"I always enjoyed looking at the RealSimple magazine in the grocery aisle, until I subscribed to it. The articles are very short, and not awe inspiring while the book is loaded with ad after ad. Not impressed any more."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
18-34
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
2-3
12 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fantastic magazine,
August 11, 2008
By realsimplequeenfrom Oxford, MS
Ad Relevance:
4
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Content Quality:
5
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5
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Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: excellent stories, very practical Cons: none
"I love the Real Simple magazine. They have so many practical stories that every person should know. Their recipes are easy to cook and are very healthy. I have learned more from articles in the magazine than I could have ever imagined."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
18-34
What is your parental status?:
Not Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
4-5
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I love this mag,
June 18, 2008
By patcatfrom Tampa Bay, FL
Ad Relevance:
4
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Content Quality:
5
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5
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5
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Short & Sweet
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Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: I love the organization and best buy articles Cons: can't think of any
"This magazine is geared to adults, but, kids, esp. teens could use a lot of the info in it. I esp. like the comparisons of products and organization topics. I like that it has a large variety of topics,ie,fashion,decorating and many other things. As far as too many ads, all magazines do."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
55+
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
2-3
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
May 13, 2008
By katiefrom texas
Ad Relevance:
2
out of 5
Content Quality:
4
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Design Quality:
4
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4
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Short & Sweet
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Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: practical, usable ideas. short articles. good variety Cons: ads, too many/too extravagant,
This customer did not provide a text review.
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
35-54
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
0-1
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
this magazine is real and simple,
March 26, 2008
By blondie from bradenton,fla.from Bradenton, Fla.
Ad Relevance:
5
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Content Quality:
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Pros: informative, practical,useable,well-organized living tools Cons: too many ads
"as advertised. I bet Martha Stewart reads this magazine too!"
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
55+
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
6+
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Comparison Ratings of Products,
March 11, 2008
By Kayfrom Pacific Grove, California
Ad Relevance:
3
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Content Quality:
4
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3
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4
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Short & Sweet
Long & In-Depth
Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: Interesting ratings and realistic recipes Cons: Font size is too small; white lettering on color background is difficult to see.
"See above"
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
55+
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
4-5
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
WAY OUT OF LINE,
March 9, 2008
By ladymacbfrom ARKANSAS
Ad Relevance:
3
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Content Quality:
5
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5
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4
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Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: GREATEST IDEAS Cons: WAY TO MANY OVER THE TOP ADS
"I msy be wrong but I think the average reader of Real Simple is not all that into the products/ads that are overloaded in recent years. Besdies all the wasted "pull-out or fall-out" cards that end up in the garbage. The concept is still wonderful, but it needs to be "simplified""
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
55+
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
0-1
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
real simple sells out,
March 7, 2008
By trippkidfrom PA
Ad Relevance:
1
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Content Quality:
2
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3
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5
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Short & Sweet
Long & In-Depth
Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: a few good articles Cons: LOADED with ads for expensive, impractical items
"This used to be my favorite magazine until they began filling thier pages with ads for designer products that are neither real or simple. Having to page through ad after ad to find the aritcles turned me off big time. After all, that's not what living "real simple" is all about. Sadly, I won't renew."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
18-34
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
4-5
11 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
REAL SIMPLE,
February 26, 2008
By barbiefrom Plano, TX
Ad Relevance:
4
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Content Quality:
5
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Design Quality:
5
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Photo Quality:
5
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Pros: very visually attractive nice feel of paper awesome colors Cons: none
"It is indeed a happy day when my new REAL SIMPLE magazine arrives! Since this is my first year as a retired elementary school teacher I finally have the time to truly enjoy "our" magazine. It is rather like a friend dropping by for coffee and a visit. The covers always have such warm and happy colors- it makes me smile when I first see it...and then that's just the beginning. There are so many diverse articles that it makes the reading experience high interest and FUN. My son and daughter in law gave me a new subscription this year and my "baby" attorney daughter also has her copy so we go through together and share our enthusiasm and thoughts. Please know that this periodical touches my heart ,it's not a catalog...REAL SIMPLE is rather like a mini vacation, and a visit from your BFF."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
55+
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
2-3
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Real Simple,
January 13, 2008
By DS/ASD momfrom Southern California
Ad Relevance:
4
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Content Quality:
5
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5
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5
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Short & Sweet
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Sensational
Authoritative
"Every month I look forward to the the latest edition of Real Simple. The articles are interesting and to the point. It is easy to finish an article with in a page or two. Other magazines have you looking on numerous pages spread throughout the magazine to finish an article. I enjoy this magazine - I purchased 8 subscriptions as Christmas gifts. Read and enjoy!"
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
35-54
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
0-1
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love this magazine.,
December 15, 2007
By LImomfrom Long Island, NY
Ad Relevance:
3
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Content Quality:
4
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5
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5
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Short & Sweet
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Sensational
Authoritative
Pros: Lots of great tips and quick dinner recipes for working families. Cons: Fashion ads and suggestions are often very pricey.
"Love this magazine."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
35-54
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
0-1
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Simple?,
November 25, 2007
By Rfrom NY
Ad Relevance:
1
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Content Quality:
1
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Design Quality:
4
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4
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Sensational
Authoritative
"Just another product that tells consumers how to live more "simply" by buying more unnecessary things or replacing what they have with OTHER products. Living simple is about actually living simply - not cluttering you life with more consumer products."
What is your gender?:
Female
What is your age?:
35-54
What is your parental status?:
Parent
How many magazines do you receive?:
2-3
7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent!,
August 1, 2007
By Efrom San Jose, CA
"This is a great magazine packed full of tips I'd never thought of or heard of before. Not the same old shortcuts! And great recipes! Love this magazine!"
How many magazines do you receive?:
6-9
What is your gender?:
Female
13 of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best of all Magazines,
June 23, 2007
By Dottyfrom Santa Maria, Ca.
"Not only do I love it, but my husband loves this too. Dotty"
How many magazines do you receive?:
10+
What is your gender?:
Female
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Awsome,
April 22, 2007
By Dheartandsoul
"I LOVE this magazine! I can not wait to read the next one that comes in the mail.
The content covers everything that you would like to read about. There are quite abit of adds but the content out weighs this little issue."
10 of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Real Simple,
January 6, 2007
By Cathyfrom Mechanicsville MD
"I absolutely love Real Simple. The articles are extremely interesting without overdoing it and there is great advice given throughout. Keep it up!"
16 of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Real Simple
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Real Simple,
December 16, 2006
By Gloriafrom Cocoa Beach FL
"Real Simple is great . . .I love it so much and tear out so many articles that I can't pass any of my copies on to others! "
