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October 10, 2013
A New Yogurt to Try
Tired of your usual morning yogurt? My favorite these days is a brand called Noosa—it’s a thick, creamy, Australian-style yogurt that comes in delicious flavors like strawberry rhubarb, honey, and mango (we already gave a shout-out to the passion fruit flavor here). So I’m excited that the company has recently introduced yet another flavor—tart cherry, made with pureed fruit and […]
The Right Way to Hang Artwork
Home décor can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be hard. If you fall in love with a piece, follow this simple advice to ensuring that your artwork is getting the most out of its display. Nick Olsen, a New York City-based interior decorator, suggests right off the bat to lower your wall hangings: “People tend to hang [art] […]
Tips for Transitioning from a Crib to a Big Kid Bed via Apartment Therapy
It’s time to start thinking about transitioning my toddler from his crib to a big boy bed, whether I like it or not. My little guy escaped from his crib the other night and the whole ordeal was a little unnerving for us both (it wasn’t exactly a graceful escape, more of a climb then fall, followed by lots of […]
Today’s Thought
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October 9, 2013
A Smart Way to Check a Garment’s Quality
Finding a good deal while shopping is always exciting—but before you buy an item based on it’s great price tag, use this quick trick for seeing if there’s a good reason for why your potential buy is marked down. Turn the garment or bag inside out, and inspect the lining. According to Christian Siriano, who designs a line of shoes […]
Halloween Scares Me
[Note: A version of this article first appeared in the October 2013 issue of Real Simple.] Halloween scares me. It’s not the teenagers roaming local streets wearing Scream masks, although that’s pretty creepy. It’s not the fact that complete strangers are ringing my doorbell from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., although that’s pretty unnerving. It’s not even the presence of […]
Never Lose a Sock Again
One of the most frustrating aspects of doing laundry (other than, well, doing laundry) is the number of socks that emerge from the wash without their pair. 
Today’s Thought
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October 8, 2013
A Simple DIY Face Scrub
With summer officially behind us, it’s time to treat that sun-damaged skin—and you don’t need to buy anything to make a difference. Rather than splurging on face scrubs, you can simply add a pinch of brown sugar to your regular cleanser. Jasmina Aganovic, an MIT-trained chemist and the CEO of Bona Clara, an all natural skincare and wellness company based […]
10 Fall Foods to Help You Get Luminious Skin from Fox News Magazine
According to our friends at Fox News Magazine, there are a number of fall fruits and vegetables that not only taste good but can also help the appearance and health of your skin. Did you know that, for example, pumpkin has a high content of vitamin A? According to the article, “By using this ingredient in its natural form, it […]
