''Real Simple'' (stylized in

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) is an American monthly magazine published by

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. The magazine features articles and information related to

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, and

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. The magazine is distinguished by its clean, uncluttered style of layout and photos. In 2013 it had approximately 7.6 million readers, 90% of whom were women. Headquartered in New York City, the magazine is currently edited by Sarah Collins, who began serving as interim

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in September 2016 after the departure of previous editor Kristin van Ogtrop. ''Real Simple'' expanded to include a TV show of the same name, with two seasons of a half-hour program airing on

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in 2006–2007. A

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show entitled ''Real Simple Real Life'' aired over two seasons in 2008–2009.

''Real Simple'' in other media

Applications

In December 2010, ''Real Simple'' launched its first application, "No Time to Cook?", on the iTunes Store sponsored by Sara Lee's Hillshire Farms. It targets iPhone, Android, and iPad users and features over 850 step-by-step recipes.Sara Lee's Hillshire Farms opts for in-app sponsorship to push smoked sausage
December 23, 2010. In 2010, ''Real Simple'' added another app titled ''Real Simple'' To-Do Lists to its array of apps. To-Do Lists helps users organize their lives into lists.
April 13, 2010. Additionally, on Mother's Day 2012, ''Real Simple'' created a Gift Guide app available on the Apple App Store that had a selection of items for people to buy. Users also had the option to donate to the launch partner, March of Dimes.Real Simple steps up mcommerce initiatives with shoppable Mother’s Day app
April 23, 2012.

Editor

* Sarah Collins

Directors

* Heather Muir—Beauty Director * Victoria Sanchez-Lincoln—Fashion Director * Dawn Perry—Food Director * Betsy Goldberg—Home Director

References

External links

Official Site

PBS Web Site
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