Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 53
February 25, 2014
How to Feel Happier at Work
Work makes up a lot of time in our lives—too much, in fact, to feel unhappy when we’re there. Looking for a quick boost to improve your workdays? Try this advice Chris Boyce, CEO of Virgin Pulse to make your space a bit brighter. “Your work environment can make or break your productivity—and take center stage in your happiness,” says Boyce. […]
An Affordable Luxury
I think I speak for all of us when I say that, were money not an issue, I’d probably indulge in pampering beauty treatments and products more often. That’s why I’m sharing these adorable hand creams from Molton Brown with you: they’re $15 each (for 40 ml), perfectly sized for your purse, and (if you’re like me) way more luxurious […]
10 Ways to Get Freebies for Your Wedding by SHEFINDS.com
Although I’m not currently planning a wedding myself, at my age, I almost always know someone who is. Recently, my younger sister got engaged (congratulations, Mel!). In an effort to help her plan the wedding of her dreams, I came across this helpful piece on SHEFINDS.com. This story gives 10 clever tips to help you stick to your budget without […]
Today’s Thought
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February 24, 2014
A Quick Way to Sweeten Peas
Fresh peas add a sweet, delicate crunch to any meal. The next time you cook with the veggie and find the taste isn’t quite to your liking, use this method to brighten them up. Steam the peas for a minute or two, and then run them under cold water (which stops the cooking process). This will bring out the natural […]
100 Must-Read Books
What’s on your reading-list? Amazon.com’s Book Editors just named their 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime—a handful of which we’ve pored over in our No-Obligation Book Club—and half the fun is seeing which novels you’ve already read. It’s also not a stuffy bill of the same literary classics that you see on typical book lists: This one goes across […]
Why Does My Jaw Pop?
Does your jaw click or pop when you chew? The temporomandibular (jaw) joint that's in front of your ear is likely to blame. "It cracks when the joint isn't moving correctly or fitting back into the socket properly," says Roshini Raj, author of What the Yuck?! The Freaky & Fabulous Truth About Your Body. 
Today’s Thought
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February 21, 2014
How To Keep A Shirt Tucked In
“To tuck, or not to tuck?” is actually a pretty serious question if you work in an office environment with a dress code that requires suiting and button-down shirts. Depending on body-type and personal style, many women feel adamantly attached to a particular side of this debate. If you’re going untucked, one of the best tips is to look for shirting […]
How to Find a Clean Public Bathroom
Let’s face it: Public bathrooms can be cringe-worthy, but they’re impossible to avoid. If you need to make a pit stop on-the-go, protect yourself with some smart strategies. If you’re walking into a restroom with multiple stalls, try to nab the one closest to the door. The reason? Most people will skip over it to go to the middle stalls, […]
