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October 31, 2013
How to Get Lipstick Off of Skin
If someone’s ever planted their pucker on your cheek with freshly-applied lipstick (hello, Aunt Bea!), or if you’ve went a little bit too overzealous with your Halloween makeup, you can understand how difficult wiping away a heavy lipstick stain can be. The next time you’re in a crunch and don’t have any makeup remover handy, try this trick. Dissolve the […]
The Best Recipes to Make in Your Cast Iron Skillet from Huffington Post Taste
I’ve been using my iron skillet more often than ever, lately. The only problem is that I use it for the same recipes over and over again and I am in need of some new and exciting ideas. When I was doing some iron skillet digging, I stumbled across this great recipe compilation from Huffington Post Taste. Their editors pulled […]
Today’s Thought
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October 30, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Halloween by the Numbers
We’re just one day away from Halloween 2013, an occasion that, according to the National Retail Federation, will be celebrated by more than 158 million people. Other interesting facts found in their fascinating infographic: The average Americans will spend $23 on candy, $21 on decorations, and $28 on costumes this year… so, a whopping $72 on average. Scary, indeed! Looking […]
A Trick for Keeping the Entryway Clean
Does this scene sound familiar? It’s been a long day away from home, and the first thing you do is drop all of your bags and miscellaneous junk as close to the door as humanly possible. Before you know it, “entryway” has become synonymous with “clutter”—we’ve all been there. According to Fugen Neziroglu, Ph.D., clinical director of the Bio Behavioral […]
Which Side of the Car is the Gas Tank On?
When you pull up to the gas station in your own car, you may not even have to think about whether the tank is on the left or the right side. But if you're renting or borrowing a car, this quick trick will save you from anxiously craning your neck out the window in search of the gas tank before you fill up (we've all been there).
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October 29, 2013
A Better Blowout in Five Easy Steps
Unless you are my friend Genevieve—who is the exception that proves the rule—you can not blow out your hair the way a professional stylist can. And you’ll never be able to. Not only have the pros spent more hours than you have styling hair, but they’ve got certain advantages in terms of positioning that enable them to do things (such […]
Grid Print Trend is the New Plaid from SHEFINDS.com
According to our friends at SHEFINDS.com, the grid print is quickly becoming a favorite in the fashion world (move over plaid!). Their editors have put together the latest in this “window-pane” trend featuring tops, skirts, dresses, and sweaters ranging in price to fit your needs. To see the full slideshow, click here. I a huge fan of prints—plaids, polka-dots, stripes […]
How to Clean Embellished Denim
Decked-out jeans require some TLC, though not as much as you might think. It's important to check the label, but you can generally machine-wash printed, colored, velvet, and motorcycle styles if you take a few precautions. 
