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January 17, 2014
Get Real on the Internet, Day 5: Life’s Imperfect Moments
Welcome to Day 5 of Get Real on the Internet Week! New to the campaign? Get the details here. Today, Get Real on the Internet Week comes to close. To top off the week, we asked our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share their imperfect moments and favorite outtakes—not surprisingly, many hilarious photos came in the form of rejected […]
How to Wear the Pajama Dressing Trend
Love it (so comfy!) or hate it (it is, essentially, pj’s, after all), the “pajama dressing” trend is still going strong. If you happen to fall into the “love it” camp, or even just the “I’m a bit intrigued by this but not sure how to wear it” camp, here are a few pointers for getting the trend to work […]
Are You Using the Treadmill Correctly?
If you’re concerned about properly using a treadmill, look to your hands the next time you’re on the machine. Are you holding onto the handrails so hard that your knuckles are turning white? It may be a sign to slow down your pace, since you could be forcing your body into an uncomfortable position, potentially straining your muscles. A death […]
Today’s Thought
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January 16, 2014
Get Real on the Internet, Day 4: Procrastination Photos
Welcome to Day 4 of Get Real on the Internet Week! New to the campaign? Get the details here. It’s fun to broadcast how productive you’re being, but how often do you show your less-than-energetic side? Today, we encouraged our readers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram the following: Day 4: How are you slacking today, and what should you be doing instead? […]
Easy At-Home Manicures
Want a wow-worthy manicure, but can't find time to make it to the salon? With Nailed Kit, a DIY nail art set, it's easy to tend to your own nails. 
A Month of 100-Calorie Snacks from MyRecipes.com
Step away from the vending machine! If you’ve got the mid-day munchies and want a snack that won’t ruin your diet, MyRecipes.com is here to help. They’ve put together an entire month of delicious 100-calorie snacks to keep your hunger at bay and your waistline happy. Today’s featured snack is no-cook Salmon and Cucumber bites. Not a fan of salmon? […]
Today’s Thought
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January 15, 2014
Get Real on the Internet, Day 3: Clutter Photos
Welcome to Day 3 of Get Real on the Internet Week! New to the campaign? Get the details here. As good as it feels to organize every inch of our living spaces, sometimes life gets in the way and clutter takes over—and it happens to everyone. Today, we challenged our brave readers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram the following: Day 3: […]
Wednesday Trivia: The Most Checked-Out Books in 2013
AM New York reports that The New York Public library has just released its most frequently checked-out books across its 91 library branches—and female authors are at the top of both fiction and nonfiction titles. For fiction, No-Obligation Book Club readers won’t be too surprised to see Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl as the number one title, while J.K. Rowling’s The […]
