Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 335
July 1, 2011
Do You Like Hot Dogs?
A couple of months ago Emily popped up in the office and asked, "do you like hot dogs?" You may have guessed my response which was something like, "what kind of a question is [...]
June 30, 2011
An Easy Headache Remedy
Cucumbers aren't just for your Greek salad or the spa, they can actually help you feel better the next time you have a headache. A cool cucumber compress (say that three times fast!) helps [...]
Create Your Own Amazing Outdoor Dining Chair
In my last post, I forgot to mention that I am the self-appointed design consigliere to everyone I know. If I overhear someone talking about design, I politely offer my expert opinion and then [...]
A Spa Just For Men–Would Your Man Indulge?
Even though Father's Day has come and gone, I've been thinking about men and their grooming habits. Women are known to pamper themselves. Whether it's with a night cream, a manicure, or a spa [...]
Modern Manners: Same-Sex Weddings
Last week, New York joined five other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing same-sex marriages. Wedding planners, take note: As early as July, same-sex couples may begin marrying in the Empire State. [...]
Hi, RS Book Club Readers!
I'm Claudia Bloom, and I'm happy to be here as your next Real Simple No-Obligation Book Club leader. It's my first venture doing this, and it's exciting for me to step away for just [...]
June 29, 2011
A July 4th Celebration
My fiancé and I have adopted a new July 4th tradition—as soon as work ends on Friday we decamp with friends to the Catskills for a weekend of eating and country dancing. The tradition [...]
A Smart and Stylish Laptop Bag
Just because you have to tote your laptop doesn't mean you want to sacrifice style. Thankfully, with the launch of Alesya Bags today, you can get both form and function in one bag. Would [...]
Protect Your Skin From The Sun And Look Fabulous In Mott 50
I rarely (if ever) think about how well my clothing is protecting my skin against the sun. I figure if it's covered–it's protected. But sadly that's not the case. Harmful UVA rays can find [...]
Save 25% on iPhone Super Battery Charger
Sometimes you just need a little extra juice. Snap this case-cum-external battery by Mophie onto your iPhone–it recharges the device to give you up to eight extra hours of talk time, 11 hours of [...]
