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June 4, 2014
Trivia: Celebrate National Running Day
In honor of June 4, National Running Day, check out this infographic from Brooks Running Company. A few particular standout facts: 83% of the 1,000 runners surveyed say they get their best ideas while running. In fact, more than half of respondents (56%) say they run in order to clear out their minds. If you’re afraid you lack the motivation […]
3 Decorating Tricks for Book-Lovers
From the Plato and Shakespeare you pored over in college to the latest best-seller you ripped through on vacation, books are essentially a grown-up growth chart; your collection helps tell the story of who you are and where you’ve been. Given that, is it really any wonder that people struggle to part with their personal libraries? Still, finding room in […]
How to Treat a Burn
Between grills, campfires, and citronella candles, the chances of burning yourself during the summer is quite likely. Fortunately, treating a minor burn is relatively easy. A first-degree burn—where only the outside layer of skin is burned, but not all the wall through—is typically red, sometimes swelling, and moderately painful, according to the Mayo Clinic. To treat it at home, first […]
Today’s Thought
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June 3, 2014
Deodorize Your Fridge With Yesterday’s Newspaper
Has your refrigerator developed an unpleasant smell? Newspaper absorbs odor, so try scrunching up a few sheets and spritzing them with water. Tuck the newspaper balls into corners and drawers, then leave them there overnight to absorb the stench. To keep odor at bay, use sheets of newspaper to line refrigerator drawers; replace every couple of weeks. For help keeping […]
Three Truths and One Lie About Sunscreen
I have received many questions about sunscreen lately. Here are three truths and one fallacy about the summer’s hottest product—based on your queries. Source: Dr. Ellen Marmur, a dermatologist in New York City, author of Simple Skin Beauty: Every Woman’s Guide to a Lifetime of Healthy, Gorgeous Skin. 1. Sunscreen expires. It’s usually good for three years. Hopefully, you’ll use it up long […]
Remodeling 101: Marble Countertops from Remodelista
Facing a kitchen renovation and feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to make the very important countertop decision? Well, if you are considering marble, then check out this pros and cons list that our friends at Remodelista have pulled together to help you determine if this “high-maintenance beauty,” as they say, is right for you. To see the full article, click here. More […]
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June 2, 2014
How to Disguise Thinning Hair
If you’re looking to grow more luscious locks, we’ve got a complete guide here, but if you’re battling a widening part, try this to disguise the gap in a pinch: Dust a colored hair-thickening powder, such as Toppik Hair Building Fibers Starter Kit ($35, sephora.com), right onto the skin, says Ted Gibson, the owner-stylist of the Ted Gibson salons, in New […]
A Simple Tip for Slimmer-Looking Arms
If you feel self-conscious about your arms, try on a top with three-quarter length sleeves. The sleeve should hit at the narrowest part of your forearm, which will draw visual attention there and help create longer, leaner looking limbs — no free-weights required. By contrast, cap-sleeves tend to have the opposite effect, making arms look thicker and shorter than they […]
