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Rating:  - Quite Simply, One of the Best Magazines, Ever!
I've been a subscriber to Real Simple Magazine for over two years now. As a designer, I was initially lured by their gorgeous covers, and wonderful color schemes, but once I started reading the magazine, I've begun to love it for all that it is.
From their tips to make life a little easier (organization, finance and cleaning) to simple interior design elements to their delicious and amazingly easy recipes-- I look forward to getting my "Real Simple" each month for inspiration and insight.I can't imagine anyone not appreciating this periodical-- and I think the folks at "Real Simple" know it too, since they offer a free trial magazine to anyone that asks for it!
Rating: - what's not to like?
I love the whole concept of this magazine: how to simplify your life. This magazine always inspires me to enjoy the every day pleasures more and helps me get organized. And unlike other magazines, I find myself actually using the information in the Real Simple articles: what to save and what to throw out when cleaing your closet, tasty simple recipes, how to look fashionable without spending a lot of time on getting dressed. Small changes that can be made in everyday life which make a difference. My only complaint: at times, the magazine is a bit too spiritual for my taste. A great gift for any busy woman!
Rating:  - Keeping it simple.........too simple
To hear the editors of REAL SIMPLE, this magazine's mission is to assist the reader in streamling life's minutae, reducing stress, saving time, and offering inspiring ideas about food, health, work, family, etc. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast.Although presented in top flight fashion, the content of REAL SIMPLE is just that, simple. This magazine fails miserably relative to inspiring, unique ideas, which is its self-described mission statement. Each issue has a potpourri of ideas but most lack intelligible and usable content thus rendering the function of this magazine impotent. Now, don't get me wrong, my indications are general in nature and should not be taken to mean that REAL SIMPLE has nothing to offer but its offerings are certainly nothing new, creative or unique. This magazine has potential but short of the editorial staff scouring the nooks and crannies for new and inventive ideas being employed by creative individuals/companies/organizations, my opinion is that this magazine is doomed to fail. If you only subscribe to one periodical, REAL SIMPLE "might" fit the bill as it does provide broad strokes relative to daily life and tips on "making it better" (the only reason I've given this product 2 stars as opposed to 1 star). However, if you subscribe to several magazines, you may find REAL SIMPLE just another one to toss on the coffee table or trash as the majority of its stories and tips lack originality and substance. My subscription just came due for renewal....I didn't.
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