Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 318
August 18, 2011
How to Remove a Stuck Light Bulb
If you're faced with a stubborn light bulb that just won't unscrew from your lamp, reach for the roll of duct tape from your tool kit to help remove it. Here are the steps [...]
Are You A Nail Biter?
I'll come right out and say it: I am. I've been trying to stop since I was a little girl. Even in fifth grade my best friend and I tried to stop together, thinking [...]
My Best Friend and Her Husband…And Her Lover
This week's etiquette dilemma comes from a reader, simplegirl504, who wrote: "My best friend is having an affair. She says it's the love of her life (old college flame), but won't leave her husband [...]
August 17, 2011
Pre-Made Salad that Won't Get Soggy
For a dinner party (or even just a regular weeknight meal), making the salad ahead of time can save you precious minutes, but it normally results in soggy lettuce that no one wants to [...]
DIY Party Light Strands
Entertaining in the summer is all about dining al fresco! Get creative and light up your outdoor soiree with these genius lighting ideas. All three of the ideas use a strand of lights and [...]
Save 20% on Stylish Fall Bag
Looking for the bag of the season? Look no further. Made of nylon, with leather trim and six interior pockets, this bag is versatile enough to take you from playdate to date night. Go [...]
When Your Jewelry Bites Back
It's been just three years since I got married, so I know I'm nowhere near the seven-year itch (both chronologically and because I'm still totally hooked on my husband) but there's no mistaking the [...]
The Lengths We Go to for Great Food
On my way to work this morning, I heard an interview with Mark Bello, who teaches folks with regular home ovens, to make pizza at his Little Italy-workshop, Pizza a Casa. He was describing [...]
August 16, 2011
Eye Creams: What To Look For
I remember the day I got my first eye cream–if this isn't telling of why I enjoy my job, I'm not sure what else is. I was eighteen years old and my mom bought [...]
Clean Your Iron With Toothpaste
If you're using tap water in your iron, eventually you'll end up facing the dreaded mineral build up on the soleplate. Luckily, all it takes is a little bit of toothpaste to make it [...]
