Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 42
April 4, 2014
How to Fix a Snag
You're favorite shirt has a snag. Before ditching the drab garb (and, perhaps, shedding a tear), use this smart advice to bring your shirt back to life:
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April 3, 2014
A Quick Tip for Long-Lasting Eyeliner
Does this scene sound familiar?: You spend a few minutes in the morning carefully applying eyeliner, but by the time you get home at night, you’re rocking bare lids. If you’re looking to extend the length of your makeup, look to the formula you’re using. The hard and fast rule is that liquid and gel liners last longer than pencil. […]
How to Mince Garlic Without it Sticking
Mincing garlic without a special kitchen tool can get messy—and sticky. Those tiny bits of garlic can stick to your knife, chopping board, your fingers and even your hair (don’t ask, it’s a long story). But there is an easier way to get the consistency you want without having to constantly un-stick garlic from you knife. First, take a bulb […]
20 Things That Can Ruin Your Smile from Health.com
A healthy smile is important. Dental health is an essential part of your overall health and longevity. It’s also one of the first things people notice and can be one of your greatest assets. So, it’s important to keep your smile in tiptop shape. You might feel like you’re already doing everything right. You have dental appointments every six months […]
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April 2, 2014
Wednesday Trivia: In Movies, More Women, More Money
You may be familiar with the time-old, eye roll inducing argument that major audiences don’t want to pay money to see women in movies—at least, not women actually talking to each other in movies about things that aren’t related to the men. While anyone who’s seen how successful Frozen is knows that cliché is simply not accurate, it’s been proven […]
A Better Way to Tie Your Shoes (Seriously!)
It sounds silly, but it’s true: You’re probably tying your shoes the wrong way. Your parents or kindergarten teacher most likely taught you the easiest version of the classic knot, and we’re willing to bet that you’ve been tying your shoes the same way ever since. Enter Terry Moore, the director of the Radius Foundation, and this three-minute TED Talks […]
Help Guests Keep Track of Their Drinks
Instead of jamming another thing in the junk drawer (I'm looking at you, glass tags) or washing wine glasses all night, use this simple trick to keep track of party-goers glasses. 
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