Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 58
February 7, 2014
Eat These Foods to Beat Dry Skin
If dry winter weather is messing with your skin, and moisturizer just isn’t cutting it, consider incorporating foods rich in essential fatty acids—like walnuts, salmon, flaxseed, and avocados—into your diet. According to Meghan O’Brien, a dermatologist in New York City, research suggests that eating these foods and taking a flaxseed-oil supplement may improve skin-barrier function, which can actually make skin […]
Today’s Thought
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February 6, 2014
A Trick for Keeping Bobby Pins in Place
Do bobby pins and barrettes tend to slip and slide in your hair? Whether your hair is thick or thin, try this technique from Mark Townsend, a Los Angeles–based celebrity stylist with Dove Haircare. Spray your little helpers with dry shampoo right before using them. The product will give your pin or clip a slightly tacky—but not sticky—feel, so it won’t […]
A Quick Way to Get Yourself To Stop Procrastinating
Is your to-do list a mile long? Rather than saving all of your irksome chores for later (which often translates into either “last-minute” or “never”), try a more gradual approach. Choose a single thing you’ve been putting off, and do it right away, suggests Henry S. Miller, a success consultant based in Los Gatos, California, and the author of the […]
15 Healthy Recipe Swaps That Save You Calories from AllYou.com
A few weeks ago, I was baking cupcakes and decided to try out the trend of swapping unsweetened applesauce for oil in the batter. It’s an easy one-to-one swap and I would definitely recommend it. Honestly, there wasn’t much of a difference in taste and it cut approximately 450 calories and 55 grams of fat off the full recipe! If […]
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February 5, 2014
Wednesday Trivia: The Most Instagrammed Places in the World
Instagram has taken social photo sharing to new heights—or, in some cases, the same heights over and over again. The Weather Channel reports Instagram’s list of the top ten most popular landmarks shared amongst its 150 million active users for 2013, eight of which are in the United States. The top spot in the U.S. (and number two overall) goes to […]
An Easy Way to Protect Your Windshield Wipers
If you’ve ever had to deice your windshield wipers after a snow or ice storm, you know what a pain it can be. Save yourself the trouble next time by slipping a pair of tube socks over the blades the night before—that way, after the weather hits, you’ll simply have to remove the socks. Get road safety tips for driving […]
Sponsored: The More You Eat, the More You Lose?
It’s counterintuitive, for sure. But some experts contend that eating six “mini meals” is the fastest way to a “mini me”—all based on the notion that hunger is your worst enemy when you want to lose weight. The trick is to make sure your mini meals are balanced, satisfying and don’t exceed about 200 calories each. Turns out, Ziploc® has […]
How to Find Cheaper Furniture
If you've been putting off a major purchase for your home--like buying a new couch--now just might be the time to spring for it.
