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February 14, 2014
Avoid Getting Lipstick on Your Teeth
You may want a kissable pout this weekend, but you definitely don’t want to hear there’s lipstick on your teeth. To avoid a potentially embarrassing moment, use this quick beauty trick. After applying bright lipstick, put your finger in your mouth, purse your lips around it, then slowly pull it out. Excess color will end up on your finger—not your […]
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February 13, 2014
Who’s Your Design Valentine?
Looking for a fun—and helpful!—Valentine’s Day quiz? Who’s Your Design Valentine from Tastemaker lets you pore through beautiful furniture, fixtures, rooms, and more to find a designer who best matches your aesthetic taste. Also included: Quirky date ideas, for anyone still stuck on how to celebrate tomorrow. See the quiz here, and then check out these low-cost decorating ideas.Filed under: Where […]
How to Store and Use Greens
If you find yourself tossing once-fresh herbs and greens that wilt before you could even use them, try these tips to prevent waste from Real Simple food editor Chris Morocco: To store: Wrap greens in moist paper towels and tuck them into a resealable plastic bag. The moisture from the towels will prevent wilting and keep even the most fragile […]
6 Romantic Inns by the Sea from CoastalLiving.com
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Whether you’re coupled up or celebrating the day solo with a toast to yourself, get in the mood by browsing Coastal Living’s collection of six romantic seaside inns. These adorable coastal retreats will make you want to grab your cutie (or your closest gal pal) and get away for a weekend of salty-aired relaxation. Plus, […]
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February 12, 2014
Wednesday Trivia: Valentine’s Day Myths
When you think of Valentine’s Day, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it wheezing and the emergency room? Hopefully not! That said, you can never be to careful when it comes to allergies—in fact, the marketers and distributers of EpiPen did some research for February 14 about keeping your allergy-suffering loved ones safe. Check out this infographic […]
A Quick Fix for Yellow Nails
Have you ever noticed a yellowish tint to your nails after removing your nail polish? There's an easy fix for that! 
Cute DIY Valentines
Have you seen our DIY Pixy Stix hearts? Here’s a quick refresher for you: Imagine our delight when reader Loni R. tagged us in this post on Instagram!: Have you made something or used an idea you saw in Real Simple or on realsimple.com? If so, share it on Instagram or Twitter, and be sure to tag us in it—we love sharing […]
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