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March 7, 2014
Would You Part With Your Smartphone?
Do you check your smartphone every hour? You're not alone. In a joint poll, Real Simple and The Huffington Post asked 3,583 women how smartphones and social media affect their lives. 
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March 6, 2014
How to Avoid Kitchen Clutter
Do you find half-filled cups, glasses, and mugs throughout your house at the end of each day? If the kitchen clutter is driving you up the wall, consider creating a designated spot for the not-quite-empty vessels. By choosing one table or counter where everyone can put their beverages that they have every good intention of eventually finishing, you create a […]
How to Make the Best Muffaletta Outside of New Orleans from Food & Wine
Missed Mardi Gras this year? Or just craving some of that Cajun flavor but don’t have the time or budget to travel to New Orleans? Food & Wine has got you covered! With this recipe, learn how to make the best muffaletta outside of heading to the Big Easy itself. Pressed like a panini with an olive salad on the […]
Imagine If Proust Had Known About Jean Naté
[Note: A version of this article first appeared in the March 2014 issue of Real Simple.] I mean, maybe I’ve never had a really, really good madeleine, but I find them a bit, shall we say, subtle. How that delicate taste could evoke such a strong reaction in Marcel Proust is beyond me. Or maybe it just substantiates why he […]
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March 5, 2014
Wednesday Trivia: Selfies, Selfies Everywhere
Feel like #selfies are taking over social media (and in turn, the world)? Rest assured that the self-portraits only account for 3-5% of images on all of Instagram—and, not so surprisingly, are mostly take by women in their early-to-mid 20s. Another fun fact: The average amount of head tilt is 50% high for women than for men. The data comes […]
What Your Walk Says About You
Here’s a fun fact: People with quick strides are more likely to be viewed as busy and productive than those with a more mellow walk… which, if you live or work in a crowded city, can definitely come in handy! Surprised? Just as your body language sends unconscious cues to those around you, the way you walk can shape people’s […]
How to Care for Wood Furniture
Your wooden furniture may look great at first but time and use can take it's toll, ultimately causing fading or even cracking.
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