Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 297
October 24, 2011
Have you been "BOO-ed?"
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Published on October 24, 2011 18:26
Would You Rather Interact With a Human or a Machine?
This morning on the way to work I had to stop at the bank to deposit a check. I do not—ever—deposit checks by ATM, mostly because I don't want to learn how to do [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 17:14
The Difference in Farm Fresh Eggs
There are approximately 217,424,000 eggs consumed per day in the United States and in the last twenty years chicken has steadily beaten beef as the most consumed meat in the country. I guess this [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 15:34
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Decorating
Pumpkin decorating is one of the best (if not messiest) parts of Halloween. But if scraping out soggy seeds, or wielding a carving knife isn't your forte, try this trick for endless pumpkin decorating [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 14:00
Ice Cream Party
The weather has started to get cold and but I'm still in the mood for an ice cream party! Here is my inspiration board and buying guide! 1. Wooden Spoons 2. Ice Cream Pinata [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 12:37
Do You Decorate for Halloween?
Each year, as temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, the Halloween decorations in my neighborhood start to go up. I can't tell you how many yards of fake spider web (some with disturbingly [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 11:26
Save 20% on the Goodbyn Bynto Kit
Tots can keep busy decorating the outside with dishwasher-safe stickers, then enjoy the snacks and drink stashed inside. Available in seven colors. Visit store.goodbyn.com, and enter the code REAL2011 at checkout to save 20 percent. [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 08:15
Entertaining Out-of-Town Visitors
Most of my friends live here in New York but jobs, graduate school, and familial obligations have scattered a few of my closest friends throughout the East Coast. I love to entertain visitors and [...]







Published on October 24, 2011 07:11
October 21, 2011
Great Guest-spectations
Long before I decided to have children, Hope Davis gave me advice in case I ever did: "Leave the dishes in the sink, and get on the floor and play with them!" I took [...]







Published on October 21, 2011 14:44
Friday Links
Always Order Dessert: DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses A Cup of Jo: "I'm going to be a Dad" Photo Project Apartment Therapy: 10 Pink Pieces You Can Pull Off Instructables: Copy Cat Candy Recipes Real Simple: [...]







Published on October 21, 2011 14:05