Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 20
June 18, 2014
How to Taste Wine Like an Expert
For our June Rose Decoder we had to taste a lot of wine to find the 5 best picks for the summer (rough life, right, but imagine the other 364 days of the year when we are plowing through hot dogs, canned beans, and other basics for road tests) so we used a very unusual wine tasting tool that you […]
2 Ways to Deal With Slackers (No Public Shaming Required)
At some point, everyone has been in a group with an obvious weak link. Whether you are a part of an office, a participant in a neighborhood committee, or a member of a school-assigned group project, there is usually someone who, for one reason or another, is content to phone it in. What’s a natural leader like you to do? […]
7 Amazing Fitness Facts About the World Cup
Do you have World Cup fever yet? Even if you’re not a big fan of soccer, it’s hard to resist the excitement of the big event—or the staggering stats, like these fitness facts from Health.com: Did you know that players, on average, run 7 miles each 1:30 minute game? Or that even referees run between 6 and 8 miles per game? […]
Today’s Thought
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June 17, 2014
Have You Been Beauty Bullied?
This morning I had the pleasure of meeting with the lovely and super-talented Deborah Lippmann (creator of the self-titled line of nail products). While introducing me to her new summer hues, she casually mentioned that she had been to a salon to get a manicure (yes, she brings her own colors) last weekend—and that she had been made to feel pretty […]
11 Creative Recipes for Blueberries From Food & Wine
Bored of using blueberries for muffins, pies and pancakes? Looking for a new and exciting way to use this favorite summer berry? Our colleagues at Food & Wine have a solution for your with these 11 luscious blueberry recipes. From cocktails to barbeque sauce, this list will have you rethinking berries. To see all 11 ways, click here. More from RealSimple.com: 30 Delicious […]
If Rapunzel Lived in New York City…
Check out this stunning home one of our editors spotted while strolling through New York City—it looks straight out of a fairy tale, no? For more gorgeous photos and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of making Real Simple, follow us on Instagram.Filed under: Conversation Starters, Where We're Clicking
Today’s Thought
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June 16, 2014
5 Things Every Intern Needs to Know
It’s intern season again, which I know because the weather has turned warm and my commuter train is suddenly full of attractive people with no visible wrinkles, either on their faces or on their new intern clothes. I also know it’s intern season because we have a few interns here at Real Simple. We’re always very grateful for the help, […]
Must-Know Tips for Cleaning Your Clothes
Fabric softener? Turns out, it’s not exactly a necessity (and add chemicals to your clothes!). Must your jeans be laundered every day? Assuming you’re not rolling around in the dirt, you really only *need* to wash ‘em every four or five wears. Real Simple’s Associate Home Editor Stephanie Sisco stopped by The Today Show to share these and other vital laundry, […]
