Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 310
September 15, 2011
True or False: Drinking Water Prevents Dry Skin?
While drinking water is good for you and keeps your vital organs running smoothly, it won't specifically help prevent dry skin. Oil and moisturizers are what really keep your skin soft and healthy. So [...]
The Paris Wife: Paula McLain Answers Your Questions
Hi, Bookies: Sounding totally like the book geek who loved The Paris Wife that I am, let me tell you how thrilled I am to be putting up this post. Paula McLain has answered [...]
Are You Ignoring My Facebook Friend Request?
This week's etiquette dilemma: "It has been several months since I have made a friend request or two on Facebook that have yet to be answered," writes a reader named JenniferBeck. "I know them [...]
Pop Up Dinner Parties
Before the weather starts to turn really cold I always try to fit in a few last outdoor parties. A few years ago I noticed that some of the best views in San Francisco were from [...]
September 14, 2011
Do you let the kids see you argue?
This morning my husband and I had a bit of a disagreement over the state of organization in our household. And when I say disagreement, I mean that, rather than calmly discussing the issue, [...]
Smart Product Idea: Elasty Cell Phone Case
There are plenty of cases to choose from when you get a new cell phone, but this Elasty Case on Yanko Design is a new favorite. The silicone case has multiple slits in the [...]
More Ways to Get Connected from Laurie David of The Family Dinner
Today we have a post from Laurie David author of The Family Dinner, a book all about ways to get connected to your family and friends around the dinner table. This week my dinner [...]
Save 20% on Map-Inspired Wall Decor
Keep track of domestic excursions with pushpins (51 included!) on this Oliver Jeffers Places in America print. Perfect for hanging just about anywhere in the home. Go to blueribbongeneralstore.com and enter the code RSDEALS to [...]
September 13, 2011
How to Avoid Wasting Food
The first step to avoid wasting food is to make sure you use everything you buy before it spoils. Try this tip: Institute the F.I.F.O. rule, or the first in, first out rule. When [...]
Heaven Help My Son's Nursery School Teacher
Or: What do you do when your 4-year-old has much older brothers? Last night Middle was telling me about the short story he read in English class yesterday, and I asked if I could [...]
