Real Simple
Logo of Real Simple magazine since first publication | |
| Editor-in-chief | Lauren Iannotti |
|---|---|
| Former editors | Kristin van Ogtrop |
| Categories | Lifestyle |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Dotdash Meredith |
| Total circulation (2011) | 2,011,092 |
| Founded | 2000 |
| First issue | April 2000 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 1528-1701 |
Real Simple (stylized in all caps) is an American monthly magazine published by Dotdash Meredith. The magazine features articles and information related to homemaking, childcare, cooking, and emotional well-being. 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 editor-in-chief 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 PBS in 2006–2007. A TLC show entitled Real Simple Real Life aired over two seasons in 2008–2009.