Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 12
August 1, 2014
3 Reasons to Book a Vacation Now
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 6 Simple Tweaks to Totally Transform Your Day 7 Insanely Easy Cupcakes So Pretty Your Friends Will Think You Bought Them New Uses for Mason JarsFiled under: Daily Thought
July 31, 2014
This Is the Secret to Happiness at Work
[Note: A version of this article first appeared in the July 2014 issue of Real Simple.] Here at Real Simple, we pride ourselves on being the Every-woman brand. There are magazines and websites in our world that are full of self-admiration, with a lot of “Look at us and how very, very fabulous we are” moments: The exclusive parties! The expensive […]
12 Stylish Bags That Can Actually Hold All of Your Stuff
Off to some place magical this weekend? Check out these amazing weekender bags from our colleagues at InStyle.com. To see the full list, click here. Bon voyage! More on RealSimple.com: 5 Helpful Apps for Your Next Road Trip 5 Creative Weekend Getaway Ideas The Best Rolling LuggageFiled under: Where We're Clicking
J.K. Rowling on Why a Good Book Can Be Life-Changing
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com How This One Change Improved My Sleep, Boosted My Mood, and Mellowed Me Out 6 Books to Make You Laugh 8 No-Cook Summer Meal IdeasFiled under: Daily Thought
July 30, 2014
Emily Brontë’s Secret to Success
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com How To Have The Best Movie Night Ever 19 Books You’ve Got to Put on Your Summer Reading List The Best Hair Smoothers Filed under: Daily Thought
July 29, 2014
How to Find a (Very) Last-Minute Vacation Rental
Trying to pack in one-last vacation before summer ends? Our friends at Remodelista.com have compiled their 15 favorite rental resources. They say, “Once July comes along, it seems as though everyone you know is running off to a fantastic rental that they lucked upon via a friend of a friend. You want in. But with all the online clutter, it’s […]
1 Saying to Inspire Productivity
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 5-Minute Hot-Weather Hairstyles (Seriously) 6 Ice Cream Sandwiches That Are Anything But Vanilla Why It’s Time to Finally Get Rid of Your LandlineFiled under: Daily Thought
July 28, 2014
Is This How You Secretly Feel About Work?
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com The One Type of Summer Party That Makes Everyone Happy 13 Dorm Décor Essentials 19 Side Dishes So Delicious You’d Never Know They’re Gluten-FreeFiled under: Daily Thought
July 25, 2014
Eleanor Roosevelt’s 1 Small Secret to Success
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 9 Beautiful and Unbreakable Serving Pieces 16 Tips for an Effortless Outdoor Party Wedding Flower FinderFiled under: Daily Thought
July 24, 2014
The Very Best Old-School Cleaning Products
What are your favorite go-to cleaning products? Soaps and scrubs that are oldies but goodies, or the latest and greatest products hitting supermarket shelves? Our colleagues at This Old House have pulled together their favorites. They say, “Many old-school cleansers boast more than eye-catching retro packaging and formulas that have stood the test of time—they also come with great stories […]
