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March 22, 2013
Today’s Thought
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March 21, 2013
2 Ingredients to Soothe Irritated Skin
For those of you out there with sensitive skin (especially if you’re prone to redness or itchiness) look for these two ingredients the next time you’re shopping for a new skin-care product. Both green tea and licorice-root extract will have a calming effect on your complexion. Just be sure they are listed close enough to the top of the ingredient [...]
Would You Use Them: Lock Laces?
Do you have problems with your sneakers coming untied when you’re running or at the gym? I don’t normally, but on occasion I’ve had to stop mid-workout to re-tie my laces. For that reason, I like the idea of Lock Laces—bungee laces that you tighten with the plastic clasp. Have you ever tried Lock Laces or a similar product? If so, [...]
What to Ask For When Getting Jeans Hemmed
If you’re petite (and even if you’re not), you’re probably familiar with the process of having your jeans hemmed to get just the right length. Next time you take a pair in to the tailor (or even if you’re attempting it yourself!), ask them to save the original stitched bottom and reattach it after the hems have been taken up—it’s [...]
The Fastest Way to Make Your Yard Appear Landscaped
If you’ve recently moved into a new home or you’re finally tackling a landscaping project in your backyard, follow this advice to make it look like you’ve done a lot even if you’ve only just begun. Start by adding plants to the corners of your square or rectangular yard. This will soften the edges and make the yard appear more [...]
10 High Tech Bathroom Gadgets from Huffington Post Home
Even the creators of Back to the Future 2 could not have imagined these latest devices, apps, and gadgets for the bathroom. That’s right – not the media room or the kitchen, but the bathroom. You’ve got to check out this list of 10 high tech bathroom enhancements from our friends at Huffington Post Home. From apps that control lighting [...]
Today’s Thought
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March 20, 2013
Cut Flower Stems on a Diagonal to Make Them Last Longer
Next time you bring home a bouquet from the grocery store or florist or you cut a bunch of blooms from you garden, before arranging the flowers in a vase, cut their stems on a diagonal. Why? that increases the surface area available to suck up water into the rest of the stem. So your flowers will be able to [...]
Comb Hair Before Showering to Prevent Breakage
If you are rough on your hair—dyeing, straightening, and more—you might tend to see broken strands. One step to prevent that without having to give up your complete styling routine is to start combing out your hair before you get in the shower. This will help undo any knots that might be made worse by shampooing. Then once you are out [...]
20 Delicious Smoothie Recipes
Once the weather starts getting warmer (and I’m hoping it does here soon in NYC. C’mon Spring!), I start switching my hot oatmeal for a cold smoothie for breakfast. I’m on the hunt for some new flavor combinations this year, and here are the ones I’m going to be trying: Ginger, Berries & Oats from Cooking Light Superpower Morning Smoothie [...]
