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June 17, 2013
Today’s Thought
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 10 Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes Mint Green Real Wedding Ideas 14 Smart New Hair-Care Products Filed under: Daily Thought
June 14, 2013
A Look into the Lives of Stay-at-Home Dads from Pop Sugar
In honor of Father's Day (which is this Sunday!), our friends at PopSugar.com talked to two stay-at-home dads about what it was like to leave their careers behind, take on the role of stay-at-home dad, and how they deal with being married to women who are the main financial providers in the family. 
Keep Highlights Lustrous With This Surprising Trick
Product buildup can cause highlights to lose their shine. To prevent that sad result from happening to you, follow the advice of Kyle White, the lead stylist at the Oscar Blandi salon, in New York City. 
How to Fold a Flag
Fly your American flags high, because today--June 14--the country celebrates both Flag Day and the US Army's 238th birthday. In honor of the holiday, learn how to fold the stars and the stripes into a traditional triangle when it's not on display. 
Today’s Thought
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com How to Decorate a Lampshade 5 Recipes Fresh From the Farmers’ Market A Children’s Bedroom Gets Organized Filed under: Daily Thought
June 13, 2013
How to Stretch Shrunken Clothing
There are few laundry nightmares that top shrinking your favorite blouse or sweater. Luckily, in some cases, a few simple steps can remedy the situation and make your garment wearable again.
How to Pit a Stone Fruit
One of summer’s many perks? Stone fruits–peaches, plums, apricots, and more–are approaching peak season. These fruits are delicious on their own or in salads, desserts, drinks, and even main dishes, but removing the pit can be, well, the pits. Here’s how to take the fuss out of the task: 1. Insert the edge of a sharp knife into the fruit […]
47 Skills You Need To Survive Home Ownership from This Old House
Our colleagues over at ThisOldHouse.com have pulled together 47 household fix-it tips that you can do without hiring a pro.
Today’s Thought
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June 12, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Washing Your Hands
Are you good about washing your hands in public restrooms? Yes? Well then you’re in a serious minority. According to a new study from Michigan State University, only 5 percent of people who use a public restroom wash their hands long enough—and thoroughly enough—to kill germs and bacteria. About 10 percent of people skip hand-washing all together, and 33 percent of […]
