Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 323
August 2, 2011
How to Keep Houseplants Watered While on Vacation
Taking a week off? Unless your home resembles a jungle, you don't necessarily need to have someone come by to water your houseplants. Instead load up your bathtub, and let the plants water themselves [...]
What are your favorite "real simple" toys?
Last week my 6 year old daughter and I had a fun summer schedule – each morning she would come to my office for breakfast from the cafe downstairs, followed by a little time [...]
August 1, 2011
Turn Your Light Switch Into a Key Holder via Lifehacker
Love the idea of having a magnetic key rack right by your light switch on the way out the door? Now you can easily make your own with this simple DIY project from Instructables. [...]
Where Do You Shop For Office Supplies?
It's August 1st and I'm thinking about organization and making sure everything is in order before I begin traveling later this month and in September. The better organized I am, the happier I feel [...]
Julee's Wedding Countdown: My Wedding Dress By Katie Ermilio
Now for the part you've all been waiting for…the dress! My search for a wedding dress took me everywhere from the iconic Vera Wang bridal shop to the classic designs by Priscilla of Boston–but [...]
July 31, 2011
My Attempt at Carving Mango Flowers
A few weeks ago, on a visit to Coney Island (yes, the same Nathan's Hotdog excursion) I bought a five dollar mango. I typically wouldn't pay that much for a piece of fruit, but [...]
July 29, 2011
Friday Find: CityMaps For Shopping and Beyond
Even with the simplistic street grid system in New York City, I find myself getting turned around all the time–which is why I'm especially excited about my new discovery: CityMaps. CityMaps serves as a [...]
Final Day: Homemade Sprinkles
Well, we've reached the end of ice cream month. Thanks to everyone who followed along, gave feedback, and actually gave making ice cream a try. I feel like this post is kind of the [...]
Friday Links: No Bake Cookies
We're doing a special themed Friday links this week. For much of the country it's going to be another hot weekend, so here's our round-up of cookies that you can make without turning on [...]
Hi, Fellow Bookies!
My name is Didi Gluck, and I'm the health and beauty director of Real Simple. I am so excited to be reading The Paris Wife—for several reasons. First, I love Ernest Hemingway. My father [...]
