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October 14, 2011
DIY Halloween Costumes
Halloween is still more than two weeks away, but the tempting candy and spooky decorations have been on the shelves for nearly two months (did I really see Halloween decorations in August?!). Admittedly, I love the holiday but all the hype has me a little worried about what I'm going to dress up as.
The Imperfectionists: "Global Warming" Through "U.S. General Optimistic"
Hi, Bookies: Thank you for all of your great comments on the first quarter of The Imperfectionists. I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one hoping the stories will come together in [...]
Day 20: Breakfast for Dinner
Today's recipe, Skillet-Poached Eggs With Braised Peppers and Onions, was prepared by Erin Henry, the assistant producer for RealSimple.com. As soon as I opened my October issue, I was immediately drawn to today's recipe, Skillet-Poached [...]
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The Dog Who Crossed the Road
Last weekend, I saw something that scared and then angered me. An adorable dog had wandered out of his house and onto a country road. A car had nearly hit him, and had we [...]
October 13, 2011
Keep the Bathroom Clean Longer
In less than five minutes each day you can keep your bathroom clean, and make it easier on yourself when you do a more thorough clean on the weekends. Here are the six steps [...]
Good "Adwice"
My mother pronounces advice "adwice." I don't know why or when the V turned into a W. Maybe the change softened it, made it less directive, more of a gentle suggestion. But either way [...]
Homework Tips
Earlier today I wrote a post (on my other blog) about the daily struggle in my household over homework. One of my sons is in 4th grade and the expectations for his age are [...]
Day 19: An Unexpected Pizza Recipe
Today's recipe, Salami and Brussels Sprouts Pizza, was prepared by Sarah Humphreys, Real Simple's executive editor. When you work at Real Simple long enough, simplifying tricks from the magazine pop into your head all [...]
Found: The lost art of letter writing
"When writing common letters (not formal), whose name comes first when closing, male or female?" This week's etiquette question, posted online, comes from a reader named Neverbeold, who is to be congratulated for having both [...]
Have an idea? Give it a "kickstart"
One of the benefits of becoming a blogger and podcaster is the exposure I've gained to people with big ideas, big dreams and big plans. I've also found individuals of incredible talent – musicians, [...]
