Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 316
August 26, 2011
Hurricane Irene: Are You and Your Pets Ready?
Though many would disagree, I'd say there are many benefits of living in New York City, and the relative absence of natural disasters is one of them. That, and the at-your-fingertips ability to have [...]
Friday Links
Food52: A menu for a Southern Dinner Party Shelterpop: What the Location of Your Mess Says About You DIY Life: DIY-Friendly Upgrades Apartment Therapy: Modern Rocking Chairs Lifehacker: How to Spot Fake Online Reviews [...]
Slow Roasted Pork Weekend
A couple of weekends ago we slow roasted a pork shoulder, a riff on this recipe (minus the fire pit). We put it in a 250°F oven at around 1am, went to bed, and [...]
Save 20% on Favorite Family Board Games
Sink a submarine. Visit Gramma Gooey. Get rid of a frog in the throat. There are so many options –CandyLand, Battleship, Operation, Connect 4– for your next game night with this special discount code. [...]
The Paris Wife: Chapters 36 Through the Epilogue
Hi, Bookies: The final section of the book opens with Hadley and Bumby vacationing in Schruns, while Ernest travels to New York City to meet with his publisher—among other things, he gets a hefty [...]
August 25, 2011
A Clever Way to Display Kids' Artwork
A new school year can mean lots of new artwork to display around your home. And while the fridge is nice, it's fun to create a space that's a bit more special. We love [...]
Fashion for Rent
If you're looking for high fashion (or any fashion, for that matter) at an affordable price, then these three websites are worth checking out—all of them loan out tons of must-have pieces at very [...]
August 22, 2011
How to Keep Knives Sharp via Lifehacker
If you use a knife block to store your knives on your kitchen counter, try this tip from the LA Times (via Lifehacker). Instead of inserting your knives blade-down into your knife block, store [...]
The Dangers of Colon Cleansing
One of the most frustrating "health" fads/watchwords these days is toxins. Yes, of course there are things that are legitimately toxic. (You know, stuff like high doses of arsenic, radiation, or lead.) But what I'm [...]
Save 20% on Mr. Potato Head
Blast from the past? We couldn't resist. Every child loves to dress up this jolly spud. Go to hasbrotoyshop.com and enter the code REALSIMPLE20 at checkout to receive 20% off this product through October [...]
