Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 273
January 31, 2012
Get Yourself Into the May Issue!
Hi, Bookies: So our friends down the hall on the print side of Real Simple would like to ask you this question: Who is your favorite mother in a work of literature? The book cover [...]
January 30, 2012
Makeup Remover Alternative
What happens when you've run out of your makeup remover, and washing your face isn't an option either (at the gym for example)? Surprisingly enough, your favorite moisturizer can sub-in when necessary. Simply apply [...]
Thinner by Monday, Success!
It's Monday, and the verdict is in: I am thinner! Well, I don't know if I'm actually thinner (I didn't weigh myself this morning and my clothes feel the same), but I'm definitely less [...]
The February Winner
Hi, Bookies: It was a resounding win for Amor Towles's debut novel of romance, friendship, deceit, and heartbreak among the sophisticated set in late-1930s New York City. (I took this book on vacation with [...]
Call Me 'Mrs. Rockefeller' (My Husband Does)
My husband is a reasonable man. After all, he generally can be counted on to agree with me when it comes to the big issues in life. For instance, we both believe that babies [...]
January 29, 2012
Late-Night Snacking
Late-night snacking is one of my biggest diet devils. For some reason, about an hour after dinner, I get a little thought in my head: Hmm, something sweet would be good right now. Sometimes, [...]
January 28, 2012
Staying on Track Over the Weekend
Has this ever happened to you? You're on track and eating healthy all week, sticking to the plan you made for yourself, and when the weekend comes, you go totally crazy and eat whatever [...]
January 27, 2012
Weekend Project: DIY Chalkboard Frame
Valentine's day is closer than you think, and if you're looking for a great handmade gift to make with your kids, why not try this chalkboard frame idea. Simply paint a plain wooden frame [...]
Oven-Roasted Meatballs
Meet my new (to me) method for meatballs: oven roasting. I almost always sear my meatballs in a skillet before finishing them in marinara. However, our windowless kitchen and aging exhaust fan mean that [...]
Do You Occasionally Eat Frozen Dinners?
Even though I'm sure my colleagues in the Real Simple food department would cringe, I stocked up on frozen meals at the grocery store yesterday. As Heather writes in Bread is the Devil, frozen [...]
