Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 77
November 28, 2013
Today’s Thought
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November 27, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Thanksgiving Fashion Myths
Do you equate the first Thanksgiving with Puritans dressed in black and white with buckles aplenty? Turns out, the garb is a common misconception. According to Sail1620.com, which is run by The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pilgrims actually wore bright and colorful clothing. And those buckles? They didn’t come into style until the late seventeenth […]
How to Avoid an Awkward Social Moment
Dreading an upcoming social obligation because of a personal life change (like a recent separation)? Take this advice from Don Gabor, a communications coach based in Brooklyn: Prepare stock answers for awkward questions. While there’s a good chance that people will stay away from subjects that may be sore, rehearsing answers to questions you hope aren’t asked will make you […]
Don’t Put These Items In Your Garbage Disposal
That turkey dinner sure is delicious, but--let's face it--there's nothing fun about the clean-up. Before you stuff all the fixings down the drain and tackle those dirty dishes, remember that plumbers are generally inundated with emergency calls the day after Thanksgiving. To keep the plumber out of your kitchen on Black Friday, the experts at HomeAdvisor recommend tossing these items instead of putting them down the sink:
Today’s Thought
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November 26, 2013
Do Your Pants Wear Out Between the Thighs?
If your pants quickly develop holes at the thigh area (even though they fit perfect fine), you are definitely not alone—nor are you destined to wear through every pair of slacks you own. Instead, look for pants with less than 4 percent of stretchy material, like spandex. A firm fabric holds you in better and doesn’t pull, with means a […]
The Best Nude Shades for Eyes
In our December 2013 issue (currently on newsstands), we featured the winners of our Makeup Palette Road Test. Unfortunately, one palette was not available at the time we were testing: Urban Decay’s Naked3 ($52 at Sephora and Ulta). But it is now, and I feel it merits a spot in the Palette Hall of Fame. Let’s call it a winner in the […]
Bedding for Toddlers to Teens from Remodelista.com
I’ve been on a mission to transform my son’s room in to a “big boy room” before our next child is born in late January. And, to be perfectly honest, needing the crib for baby #2 is the main impetus for this transition. I’ve really enjoyed the project because I never got around to decorating a nursery for our son. […]
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November 25, 2013
Make Ice Now for Thanksgiving
With Turkey Day just three days away, take a few minutes now to start making ice for your big feast. That way, when guests start arriving, you’ll have one less thing to stress about. To store the ice, simply store cubes in plastic baggies in the freezer. For big ice cubes (which are perfect for cocktails), consider using your muffin […]
