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The Dirt on Eating ‘Clean’ from Fox News Magazine

We’ve all been hearing about “clean eating” for a while, but honestly, I’ve never been sure what/if there are any differences between eating organic and maintaining a “clean” diet. Our friends at Fox News Magazine have come to my rescue and shed light on the art of eating “clean.” They say, “it’s the practice of eating whole, natural foods such […]

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Wednesday Trivia: O Christmas Tree

This year marks the 81st Rockefeller Center Christmas tree-lighting, an event that happens just across the street from the Real Simple offices—in fact, we snapped a photo of its arrival: One of my favorite facts about the tree: For the past seven years, the gigantic Norway spruce has been milled into lumber and donated to Habitat for Humanity, as reported […]

Shopping Tips for Tall Women

If you’re blessed with a little extra length, you probably already pay close attention to inseams and where to find jeans and pants that won’t look like waders. But don’t forget to look for sources for the other half of your body as well. “Tall”-specific tops will be cut a little longer (and have longer sleeves as well) without sacrificing […]

Don’t Set Your Hot Water Above This Temperature

Have you checked the temperature of your hot water recently? According to Ambit Energy, an energy provider in deregulated states across the United States, the water heater eats up as much as 25 percent of your home's annual energy costs. Here's how to chip away at that percentage.

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What’s the Difference Between a BB, a CC, and a Tinted Moisturizer?

Here’s a question people have been asking me just about daily since the introduction of the now-famous “alphabet” creams (as in, BBs, CCs, and even DDs): How are they different from tinted moisturizer? If you polled a dozen different beauty editors, you’d get a dozen different answers. In my opinion, the answer is (and it’s one that I’ve heard echoed […]

14 Boots with Fringe from SHEFINDS.com

Lately, it’s become a tease for me to look at new holiday clothes from my favorite stores because of my 30-week growing pregnancy belly. And, it’s been hard to find equally as exciting maternity clothes. Because of this, I’ve channeled my love for clothes to shoes and accessories. I am on the hunt for a good pair of winter shoes. […]

A Quick Way to Update Your Couch

Want to spruce up an outdated sofa, but don’t have the budget—let alone time—for a big overhaul? Try throw pillows. Pillows add texture with a modern twist, absolutely no heavy lifting required. You can even rotate them for the holiday season, opting for warmer tones now, and brighter colors come spring and summer. Get more living room makeover ideas.Filed under: […]

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