Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 289
November 21, 2011
The Quickest Way to Dry Your Nail Polish
If you can't wait for your at-home manicure to dry completely before you're on to other things, try this trick. Let the polish dry for two minutes then submerge in – water for about [...]
An Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish Starring…Brussels Sprouts!
I'm a fan of many fall and winter vegetables. Butternut squash. Cauliflower. Parsnips. But the nearest and dearest to my heart is the lowly Brussels sprout. If you think you hate them, I strongly [...]
November 18, 2011
Freezing Unbaked Pies a Tip from The Kitchn
If you've been charged with deciding on the Thanksgiving dessert recipes this year, opt for fruit pies because you can make them this weekend and pop them in the freezer until Thanksgiving day. According [...]
The Heights, Part 5
Hello, Bookies: We've come to the end of The Heights and there is so much to discuss. I gobbled up the conclusion for the drama and storytelling, but also for the way Hedges plays [...]
The Secret to a Longer, Leaner Look (Hint: it's a Four-Letter Word!)
Everyone wants that long, lean dancer-body look and while a large part of that is about genetics, not about time in the gym, in-the-know fitness experts also have another secret weapon: FOAM. As in, [...]
Hosting Thanksgiving
If you're having the family over for Thanksgiving, it's safe to say your to-do list is already overflowing with tasks like planning the menu, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. If you're anything like [...]
November 17, 2011
Save Time and Money with the Fast Mall App
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the mall is probably the last place you want to be. Luckily, the Fast Mall app, can help you plan out your trip so you not only [...]
Don't Forget: Vote for December's Book!
Hello, Bookies: So, clearly all of our choices this month have big fan bases, because not a single one has been left in the dust. But though all have been polling good numbers steadily, [...]
Would Your Mother Approve of That Comment You Just Posted Online?
Whenever I get homesick for Northern California, I visit virtually by reading the local newspaper online. I love how so many of the small-town stories that dominate the news make that part of the country [...]
The Best Way to Store Apples
Inspired by my colleague Dawn Perry's recent post on "awesome things everyone knew about but me," I decided to share a little tip I just learned about apples—even though apparently, a lot of people [...]
