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Let Real Simple provide smart, realistic solutions from DIY crafts and recipes to home decor ideas, all to make your life easier.
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Dimity McDowell
Longtime writer + editor specializing in sports + fitness. Passionate about developing + packaging great content.
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Shelley Akins
Hello, and welcome to my portfolio! I invite you to browse through the projects I have worked on throughout my internship with freelance writer Kelsey Ogletree.
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Emily Gutrich
To all who come to this portfolio website, welcome! My name is Emily Gutrich, and I am an experienced Public Relations & Strategic Communications Professional currently based in Phoenix, AZ. …
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Nicole Pyles | Freelance Writer & Copywriter
I am a copywriter and freelance writer in Portland, Oregon. I am experienced with a wide range of topics, including commerce, lifestyle, business, and more. Thanks to my extensive experience …
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Leslie Corona
I'm a Brooklyn-based writer and market editor with a strong passion for creating lifestyle content that inspires others to love their homes. I've been lucky enough to cover a variety …
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These Cushion Slides Are the Comfiest Shoes I've Ever Worn
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You Can Customize Your Own Leggings for as Little as $34 on Amazon—and They're Perfect for Summer
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This Fan-Favorite Nursing Sleep Bra Feels Like You're Wearing Absolutely Nothing
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Amazon Shoppers Say This Stretchy, Breathable Underwear Has the 'Best Fit'
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Amazon's Best-Selling Bra Is So Comfortable, It Leaves No Bulges in Sight
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The Buttery Soft Leggings I Can't Stop Wearing Are on Sale at Amazon
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Real Simple Brand Portfolio
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These Are the Most Common Recurring Dreams—and What's Causing Them Again and Again
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7 Expert Tips For Finally Organizing Your Pots and Pans
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This Foundation That Doubles as Skincare Is My New Go-To
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We Asked Egg Farmers to Share Their Favorite Egg-Cooking Hacks With Us—and Wow, Did They Deliver
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We Asked Egg Farmers to Share Their Favorite Egg-Cooking Hacks With Us—and Wow, Did They Deliver
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We've Tried Dozens of High-Waisted Leggings, and These Are the Best
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Whatever Happened to Boundaries?
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How These 6 Women Near Retirement Beat the System
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Can You Clean a HEPA Filter? Here’s What Experts Have to Say
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Can You Clean a HEPA Filter? Here’s What Experts Have to Say
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