Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 49
March 11, 2014
Carry This On a Rainy Day
Before April showers begin to bring May flowers, outsmart the rain with this easy tip: The next time the weather forecast calls for precipitation, toss a plastic bag into your purse with your umbrella. If you have to brave a downpour, when you finally get inside, you can slip your umbrella into the plastic bag and avoid soaking the rest […]
Everything You Need to Know About Coconut Oil
As much as I consider myself to be up on the latest beauty trends, I was sadly behind on the whole coconut oil craze (in fact, I first heard about it in the comments section of a blog entry I posted weeks ago—thank you, Real Simple readers!). Anyway, now it’s become one of those things; once you know it exists, […]
Everything You Need For a St. Patrick’s Day Party from POPSUGAR Home
To some, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day means wearing green and enjoying a chilled mug of Guinness with some corned beef and cabbage. While that’s perfectly acceptable, there are a few other ways to get into the spirit. POPSUGAR Home can recommend great dishware and table settings to bring a touch of sophistication and class to any St. Patrick’s Day fete. […]
Today’s Thought
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March 10, 2014
How to Feel Confident
Want to ace your next big meeting or job interview? Try this two-minute life hack, brought to you by Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist and professor and researcher at Harvard Business School, in a TED Talks presentation. Before entering a stressful situation, spend two minutes in a “high-power pose,” such as the “Wonder Woman” (standing up, legs shoulder-width apart, hands on hips). […]
An Easy Way to Keep Track of Medical Records
Kids often need to show proof of immunizations for school, camp, and after-school activities. Unfortunately, keeping an accurate and up-to-date log of your family's immunization records tends to be more difficult than it sounds. 
How To Remove Salt Stains from Leather and Suede
Has winter’s festive mix of sludgy melted snow and street salt left white stains all over your beloved leather boots? Good news: there’s a super simple solution (literally!). Dip a cloth (or paper towel, or cotton ball) into a mixture of one part white vinegar, one part warm water and gently rub against the stains—they should come right off—and then […]
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March 7, 2014
Which April Cover Do You Prefer?
We decided to print two covers for the April 2014 issue of Real Simple (which is now available on iTunes). We want to know: Which is your favorite? Please go to Facebook.com/RealSimple to vote! Filed under: Announcements
Daylight Saving Starts This Weekend!
A quick reminder: If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving time, it begins Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 a.m. Be sure to turn your clock forward one hour—and start enjoying that extra daylight! Fearing the lost hour of sleep? Get tips for becoming a morning person.Filed under: Simple Tip
