Real Simple

Real Simple
Logo of Real Simple magazine since first publication
Editor-in-chiefLauren Iannotti
Former editorsKristin van Ogtrop
CategoriesLifestyle
FrequencyMonthly
Total circulation2,011,092 (2011)
Founded2000
First issueApril 2000 (2000-04)
CompanyPeople Inc.
CountryUnited States
Based inNew York City
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.realsimple.com
ISSN1528-1701

Real Simple (stylized in all caps) is an American monthly magazine published by People Inc.. 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.