Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 324
July 29, 2011
Pet Travel: All Aboard!
Would you let your family pet travel by plane? If size restrictions ruled out coach, would you settle for cargo? I for one, would not (and I have our initial car ride of 24 hours [...]
July 28, 2011
Lemon Olive Oil Gelato
Ever since visiting Mario Batali's Otto shortly after moving to New York, I've been obsessed with the olive oil gelato there. I've tried other recipes for it but haven't had much success. So, for [...]
The Space Between Us: Chapters 19 Through the End
Hi, Bookies: Welcome back for our final pages of The Space Between Us. We start our final section with Bhima revealing to Maya more of her family's tragic history. Maya's discovery of the powerful [...]
Glad You're Here! Now, Leave (yawn)
The other night, when my husband got home from work at 8 p.m. (new job at a startup company), he was surprised to see the table set for seven people. "Don't you remember?" I [...]
Have You Tried Coconut Water?
It seems like you can't swing a shopping cart these days without hitting a giant display of coconut water. And with superstar Rihanna on colorful billboards as the new face/body of Vita Coco water, [...]
The Dirt On Make Up Brushes
From foundation to eye shadow we use these little bristles to enhance our favorite features. I was looking at my brushes the other day and realized that they are well overdue for a clean [...]
July 27, 2011
Supinator, Pronator, or Neutral: What's Your Foot Type?
Figuring out your foot type before heading out to buy new running shoes or cross-trainers, can help you narrow the field and (hopefully) try on fewer pairs. Here's how to tell if you're a [...]
Timed Out on My Way Home
For the last five hours I have been sitting here in the Indianapolis International Airport, trying to make my way home after a three-day business trip. I have had a lovely dinner of steak [...]
A Hands-Free Bag You'll Love
Lately, I've become obsessed with cross body messenger bags, and for good reason, not only are they a timeless addition to your wardrobe, but they're also uber-functional. The hands-free design is, well, handy—a true [...]
Save 20% on Space-Saving Refrigerator
Dorm dwellers, rejoice: This compact fridge has a dry-erase front for scrawling notes to self (or roommates) with a neon blue dry-erase marker. Go to target.com and enter the code TGTYXUAY at checkout to [...]
