Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 287
December 1, 2011
Solutions for Little (Over)indulgences
So let's say you went to a holiday party took the all-you-can-eat buffet at it's name. There are a few things you can do to prevent your overindulgence from becoming a major bellyache. Skip [...]
Pardon My Bed Bugs
What if you're about to host a big family gathering and a few days before the event, one of the guests sends this email: "GUESS WHAT?! We discovered bed bugs in our apartment this [...]
November 30, 2011
Art Installation with Tape
I get so much inspiration for parties from over the top art installations. I especially loved this one from Japan seen on Hello Sandwich. It was made out of giant Japanese washi tape. Really really [...]
Make Your Makeup Last
If your foundation doesn't make it through your 9 to 5, use this trick to make it last longer. Apply your moisturizer first, and let it sink into your skin for at least 5 [...]
Progressive Dinner
Recently some friends and I did a progressive dinner. That's where you start at one house to have a course and then continue on to another house for the next course. It's so fun [...]
November 29, 2011
Decluttered Gift Ideas for the 2011 Holiday Season
I'm always looking for gifts that will be enjoyed by their recipients and never run the risk of becoming clutter in their homes. If you're someone who looks to give decluttered gifts, too, check [...]
Do I Have to Refrigerate My Peanut Butter?
From the Pantry Head-Scratchers Department: For much of my life, my mother made me suffer through all-natural peanut butter. On apples, on celery, on toast, on sandwiches, you name it. It was "healthier," "better [...]
What Would You Do (Health-Wise) If YOU Won the Lottery?
Given that the winners of a recent $254 million Powerball are residents of the Tri-State area—they live in Connecticut, and happen to already be in the investment business!—I've got large sums of moola on [...]
November 28, 2011
How to Hang A Wreath on the Door
Hanging your holiday wreath is a seemingly easy task, but it usually ends up causing a headache. Thankfully, the blog Lemonade has shared their tip for hanging wreaths big and small over your door. [...]
Anonymous Online
Debate: Is it important to protect people's rights to comment anonymously online? Or should commenters use their real names? Both sides make good arguments, as you can see from this week's "Sunday Dialog" in the New York [...]
