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January 15, 2014
Keep Pipes From Freezing
During bouts of chilly winter weather, pipes are susceptible to freezing and bursting. Here's how to protect your pipes. 
Today’s Thought
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com The Best Kitchen Sponges and Brushes 7 Smart Buys for Winter Travel 3 Ways to Transform a ClosetFiled under: Daily Thought
January 14, 2014
Get Real on the Internet, Day 2: Kids and Pets Photos
Welcome to Day 2 of Get Real on the Internet Week! New to the campaign? Get the details here. Sure, cute pictures of your angelic kids and pets are always crowd-pleasers on social media. But today, we dared readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this twist on the typical posts: Day 2: Does your kid (or your pet) do anything that drives you up […]
Short Hair Do’s
Given what I do for a living, I ruminate over things like dramatically cutting my hair less than you’d think. My general view is, it’s just hair, it’ll grow back. I know all the stupid stereotypes about short hair (most of them centering around a woman’s femininity), but being a child of the ’70s, that makes me more apt to […]
6 Ways to Stay Motivated To Work Out From Fox News Magazine
Well, readers, we’re about two weeks into the New Year. I don’t know about you, but this is about the time when the motivation I was feeling when the ball dropped begins to fade. (“But it’s too cold to run! Just ONE doughnut won’t hurt, right?”) It’s easy to let one little slip turn into a complete backslide that will […]
Today’s Thought
Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com The Best Walks in the 10 Most Walkable U.S. Cities 10 Great Beauty Products for $10 or Less Mix-and-Match Healthy IngredientsFiled under: Daily Thought
January 13, 2014
Get Real on the Internet, Day 1: Food Photos
Welcome to Get Real on the Internet Week! New to the campaign? Get the details here. Sharing photos of your meals is great… when your food actually looks good. Today, we dared readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram the following: Day 1: Meals can’t always be gourmet. Show off your botched dinner, junk food, or sad sandwich with the hashtag #rsgetreal. Below […]
Pretty Wedding Palette from Loverly
[Photo by Clary Photo on Wedding Chicks] If you’re planning a wedding and are hunting for that signature palette, consider the chic trio of mint, pink, and gold. The combo is fresh, elegant, and not overdone. Play up the pastels for a spring or summer fete or highlight the gold for a warm winter celebration. Get more tips on choosing your […]
January 6, 2014
How to Make Your Facebook More Private
If you’d like to review your activity on Facebook, there’s a simple way to see (and, if you’re so inclined, delete) all of the posts and photos you’ve ever had on the social network in one place—it’s called the Activity Log. Facebook gives an in-depth description of the Activity Log and how to use it right here. A particularly useful […]
Remove Red Wine Stains From Linens
If your table linens are dotted with red wine stains thanks to a little extra merriment at the holiday party you hosted, follow this stain-fighting trick to ensure the mess gets properly cleaned up. 
