Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 122
June 21, 2013
How to Give a Toast
Being tasked with giving a toast at any special occasion sends my stomach into knots. With all eyes on you, the pressure is on to deliver poignant, well-chosen words. Next time you're asked to raise a glass, make it memorable (in a good way, of course!) by following this five-step guide. 
A Surprising Way to Soothe Seasonal Allergies
About 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. And based on all the sneezing happening in the Real Simple offices lately, it's seems that many of those people are suffering right now! 
How to Make Homemade Popsicles
You don't need special molds to make delicious (and healthy!) ice pops. As long as you have a kitchen that's stocked with ice-cube trays, plastic drink cups, empty yogurt containers, or small canning jars, you can make frozen desserts to enjoy all summer long. Here's how:
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June 20, 2013
Is Your Dishwasher Leaving White Film on Dishes? Try this.
The dishwasher saves me a lot of time and effort, but the convenience factor tends to drop off when I open my dishwasher at the end of the cycle to discover a white film on the "clean" dishes. Use these dishwasher fixes to avoid rewashing your dinnerware and get your dishes sparkling again. 
When to Send Out Wedding Invitations
Once you've found the perfect invitation (you should be shopping around about six months before the big day) and settled on what it should say, it's time to make it official and put the invites in the mail. But how far in advance should you send out wedding invitations?
13 Easy Recipes that Use Rotisserie Chicken from Health.com
I am in a summer slump and lacking the energy to cook (I blame the heat!) That is why I love this gallery from our colleagues over at Health.com titled, 13 Easy Recipes that Use Rotisserie Chicken.
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June 19, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Technology Before Bed
. According to the National Sleep Foundation, almost all of us (95 percent, to be exact) use some form of technology in the hour before bedtime. You know that’s not good for you, but it turns out: Not all forms of pre-sleep technology are equally bad. A recent study from the University of Texas-Pan American shows that people who text, email […]
How to Do a Braided Updo
Keep your hair off of your neck on a hot summer's day with a gorgeous braided updo that's casual enough for everyday wear, but can easily be dressed up for a wedding or cocktail party. 
