Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 128
June 3, 2013
Today’s Thought
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May 31, 2013
Don’t Make This Mistake When Blow-Drying Your Hair
It's tempting to hit the snooze button a few times, hop in the shower, and then quickly blow-dry your soaking wet tresses before running out the door, but you could be causing damage to otherwise healthy hair. Wet hair not only takes longer to style, but dripping locks are more elastic and, therefore, more prone to breakage from the tug of the brush. 
How to Distinguish Hard-Boiled Eggs
To instantly distinguish a hard-boiled egg from an uncooked one in the carton without cracking it, add a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to the water when you're boiling them. 
Yes, It’s Possible: Remove Name-Tag Residue From a Shirt
Tomorrow, June 1, is National Name-Tag Day (as quite wittily addressed in Joyce Wadler's latest New York Times column). But what should you do if you wear a name-tag on your shirt, and then throw it in the washing machine....without first removing the sticky label? Don't freak out. Yes, there will be a very unpleasant, foreboding white residue left over. But you can get it off. Here's how:
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May 30, 2013
How to Dress Up an Unused Fireplace
It's safe to say, at this point in the year, most of us are utilizing our air conditioners rather than our fireplaces. Once you've cleaned your fireplace, here's a simple way to give this area of your home a little love during the warmer months. 
Great Summer Salads from CookingLight.com
About once a week I make a big salad for dinner. I've become a creature of habit by making a traditional Cobb salad, which my family loves, but I think it's time to add a few other salad variations to our weekly mix.
What to Do With Outdated Business Cards
Got a promotion? Don't toss those old business cards. Instead, stack outdated cards in a small bowl or holder next to the phone, and use the backside as scrap paper. 
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May 29, 2013
How to Choose a Good Bottle of Wine
Picking out a bottle of wine should be simple enough, but finding the right one among endless aisles of bottles can be intimidating. Here's how to take the stress out of your shopping trip.
