Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 294

Not sure how to put this, but…you smell

This week's reader question comes from a spin instructor named DanaD123, who teaches a weekly Saturday morning session. One class regular has a serious body odor problem: "The minute she enters the room, the [...]

So Many Dry Shampoos, Which Do You Choose?

At some point, dry shampoos started as a trend. My first experience with this magically cleansing formula was at Boots (a British drugstore with a beauty line). Since then, a wide variety of brands, [...][image error]

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Smart iDevice Charger

If you're an iDevice addict, this smart charging device from Twelve South will likely be your new favorite gadget. It's an adapter of sorts that fits over your laptop charger and allows you to [...]

Save 30% on RoadTrip by Griffin Technology

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Comforter Shopping, Do You Save or Splurge?

I'm in the market for a new comforter. I've had the one that's currently on my bed since I was living at home (we won't put a year on that, thank you). I have [...]

Don't Ditch that Halloween Costume Just Yet!

Even though Halloween is now done for another year. Don't toss your child's costume quite yet. If you have the storage space, save it until next year and participate in the National Costume Swap [...]

The Beginner's Guide to Cycling

After enjoying my fair share of spin classes over the years, I finally decided to start exercising on a bike of my own a couple of months ago. So far, biking on the open [...]

Do You Grill in the Fall and Winter?

This past weekend in the Northeast we had our first snow storm of the year. Originally it was predicted that we would get 8 to 12-inches….we woke up Sunday morning to 24 plus inches!! [...]

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5 Uses for Halloween Candy

Sugar highs. Sugar crashes. Cavities. Weight gain. There are so many good reasons not to eat all that Halloween candy today. So what to do with the pounds of candy your kids hauled in [...]

Freeze Candles for Longer Burn Time via Apartment Therapy

Next time you're lighting up the candles for a dinner party (or just a weeknight meal), try freezing them first. Doing so will make them burn more slowly, meaning you'll be able to enjoy [...]