Brigitt Hauck
Brigitt is the Editorial Assistant for RealSimple.com. In addition writing e-mail newsletters like the Daily Thought and 6 Items to Simplify Your Life, Brigitt often works on new uses, holiday, and wedding content for the site. Brigitt is a Jersey girl at heart, but now lives on New York's Upper West Side. She spends most of her free time putting her culinary degree to good use by experimenting in the kitchen.

Recent Posts By Brigitt Hauck

How to Arrange Artwork

Tired of bare walls? The right collection of art can transform an otherwise simple corner of your house into a focal point that shows off a little bit of your personality. So, how do you create the right arrangement?

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Soda vs. Pop: What Do You Call It?

Linguistics have always fascinated me. Why does the phrase “ya’ll” roll off of my friend from Atlanta’s tongue, but forced and awkward coming from mine? I just can’t get away with it, and instead opt for the more formal, drawn out “you all” like most of my other New York counterparts. Similarly, why do I refer to a long sandwich as a sub when my friends just an hour or two south say hoagie or grinder?

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The Office Item You Should Be Cleaning

When you’re using your computer day in and day out (in fact, you’re probably using it to read this right now!), it’s no surprise that your keyboard and mouse can be a hot spot for food residue, dirt, and germs. With all the tiny crevices, your keyboard is particularly susceptible to trapping unwanted grime. Here’s how to give it a quick clean:

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When Will You Get Your Tax Refund?

If you’ve finished and filed your taxes, you may be wondering when your much-anticipated refund check will show up in the mailbox. Thanks to a helpful online tool, there’s an easy way to find out.

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How to Make Your Haircut Last

My hair falls well past the middle of my back—and I happen to be extremely particular about keeping it that way. Haircuts can be expensive but my stubbornness stems mostly from the fact that I can’t bear to part with my long locks and am terrified that my stylist is going to go scissor-happy on me. Regular haircuts are important, but here’s a few tricks to prolong the inevitable trim:

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The Secret to Cleaning High Places in the Bathroom

It’s safe to say cleaning anything in the bathroom is a universally dreaded task (I know I can’t stand it!), but everything from the toilet and the shower to the floors and counters should be scrubbed weekly. I recently learned this clever and extremely simple trick for making the task a bit easier.

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How to Save Money on Your Wedding

Food and drinks are often among the biggest expenses of a wedding and can take a major hit to your budget. So what’s a bride and groom to do with limited resources?

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Teach Your Kids About Giving Back

Teach your little ones the importance of charitable giving by creating a jar to store money for charity.

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Guests

Unexpected guests are always a pleasant surprise, but it always seems like someone decides to stop by when the house (or, in my case, apartment) is at it’s worst. Before shooing them out the door and off to the restaurant down the street, here are a few tips for whipping your house into shape in a jiffy.

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Give an Old Coat New Life

Tired of putting on the same winter coat day in and day out? It’s easy to revive that cold-weather staple—or an old blazer—just by making one quick fix.

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