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Get Luminous Skin a.k.a. How to Apply Highlighter

Who doesn’t want beautifully luminous skin. No one, that’s who! But applying it can be a bit more complicated than other makeup products, unless of course you know this trick. To apply highlighter correctly start by making a “C”-shape with your hand. Then rest the “C” so your thumb is on your cheekbone and your index finger above your brow [...]

For Fresher Asparagus, Treat Them Like Flowers

I’m so happy asparagus is back in season. When it’s fresh, it’s one of my favorite spring vegetables. But since I’m usually cooking for one or two, I don’t go through a whole bunch  in one meal. So I’ll be using this tip for storing asparagus in the fridge. To make the spears last longer treat them almost like you [...]

Flattering Necklines for All Types of Necklaces

When it comes to fashion, the devil is in the details. A beautiful necklace and a great top should be a no-brainer, but to pull off that combo with true style, a little balance of shape and proportion go a long way. Here are five common necklines and a rule of thumb for wearing a necklace with each. 1. Crew [...]

1 Way to Save on Gas

If you could save 10 cents per gallon every time you filled up, would you use your PayPal account at the pump? Cumberland Farms a chain of gas stations is testing out that theory with their SmartPay app and program. Simply sign up for the program and get a SmartPay card  or the app that is tied to your PayPal account, [...]

The Secret to Falling Asleep Faster

Wish you could spend more of your time in bed snoozing, instead of waiting to fall asleep? The solution is in your sock drawer. Swiss researchers found that people nod off faster when their hands and feet are warmer than the air temperature in the bedroom. Warming the feet dilates the blood vessels, which is a physiological cue for the [...]

Today’s Thought

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10 Great Kids Books via Entertainment Weekly

Our colleagues over at Entertainment Weekly have put together a list of the 10 Great Kids Books from 2012. To see the full list, click here. Personally, I am so glad to find new book recommendations for my son—I absolutely love Brown Bear and Goodnight Moon, but we desparately need some diversity in our nightly reading line-up. More from RealSimple.com: 4 Lunch Ideas [...]

Write a More Effective To-Do List on Monday

Start your week off right next week by using the 1-3-5 rule of to-do lists from Fast Company. Start by only planning out what you can realistically accomplish, which is where the rule comes in. Here’s what most people can realistically tackle in a day: 1 big mission 3 medium tasks 5 small things Put those on you list and [...]

How to Stop Hair Static

Even the most carefully carried out blow-dry can result in a static (or fly-away) do. How to tame it and get on with the day? Try one of these three methods: 1. Smooth a dryer sheet down your strands from roots to end. It really works! 2. If you don’t have a dryer sheet, lightly spritz hair spray onto your [...]

The Fastest Way to Compost…Ever

Have you ever heard of cold composting? The basic idea is that you use your blender to speed up the break down process that turns food scraps into rich fuel for your garden. I came across a tutorial on the blog for my local garden store, and I think I might have to try it out when I plant some [...]