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Sometimes It's the Little Things That Make Your Day*
*also file under: Why Didn’t I Think of That? and It Really Does Pay to AskOn my way to work more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on Sep 2 at 9:27AM

Dispatches From Vacation, Episode 3: The New v. The Tried and True
When I turned 40 I decided that I was old enough to deserve a two-week summer vacation; it took me more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on Aug 28 at 2:58PM

Clean it, toss it, file it, decorate it, love it

10 Etsy Faves for September
It's time for the monthly Etsy round up where I show you my ten favorite stores of the month! I more »
Posted by: Holly Becker on Sep 5 at 6:00AM

Reduce Book Clutter with Audio Books
At one point in my life, I had a 15 mile commute that took me close to 45 minutes to more »
Posted by: Erin Doland on Sep 4 at 7:30AM

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Do You Clip Coupons?
When I was a kid, I used to love the glossy coupon circular that came with the Sunday paper. I more »
Posted by: Kathleen Murray Harris on Sep 4 at 7:27PM

If You Had a Food Tattoo...
...what would you get? In a recent Adventures in Chaos post, Kristin notes that it seems everyone in America has more »
Posted by: Kathleen Murray Harris on Aug 29 at 7:56AM

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All the News Just For You
At a time when the daily newspaper is viewed by some as quickly becoming obsolete, it should come as no more »
Posted by: Erin—Manic Mommies on Sep 5 at 8:10AM

Finding the perfect lunchbox
As listeners to our podcast will know, I am obsessed with finding the perfect school lunchbox for my children. It more »
Posted by: Kristin - Manic Mommies on Sep 4 at 8:40AM

Life & Soul Beauty
Get inspired, live your life, be happy

Gratitude: How Do You Remember to Be Grateful For Good Health?
One of my most important Happiness-Project resolutions is to “Cultivate gratitude.” A study showed that people who daily reflected on more »
Posted by: gretchenrubin on Sep 4 at 5:10AM

I Tried It: When Running and Sightseeing Collide
Last Wednesday night I went for a run in Central Park. I've done that same run for nearly five years, more »
Posted by: Liz Krieger on Sep 3 at 5:00AM

Wearable trends, beauty news, timeless tips

Sugaring, Lasers, And Something Called An Epilator
In the eternal (and somewhat inexplicable, if you really think about it) quest to remove most of the hair below more »
Posted by: Michelle Madhok on Sep 5 at 12:00PM

A Gift for Real Simple Readers ONLY: From Citrine by the Stones
One of my favorite jewelry companies Citrine by the Stones has launched their website, which means finding unique and well-made more »
Posted by: Julee Wilson on Sep 3 at 1:18PM

Nearly Wed Celebrations
Big ideas for the big day

Do Me A Favor
A couple of weeks ago one of our clients gave away a favor that I just adored- these amazing, plantable more »
Posted by: Always a Bridesmaid on Sep 4 at 5:56PM

Things for the Wee Ones
Vane of Brooklyn Bride, being the enterprising lady that she is, emailed to say that she has launched her newest more »
Posted by: Always a Bridesmaid on Sep 3 at 10:12AM

Insider tips on parties, weddings and entertaining

Inspiration Board: Autumn Orange
When I posted the black yellow inspiration board last week, I asked you what other types of palettes you guys more »
Posted by: Jennifer Sbranti on Sep 2 at 1:33PM

The Joys of Holiday Travel
Admittedly, it's not as bad this time of year as, say, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Yet as I sit in a more »
Posted by: Kate Parker on Aug 28 at 10:08PM

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