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

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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One Kitchen Item You Should Always Hand Wash

  The dishwasher will certainly save time and energy (if you’re lucky enough to have one!), but that convenience can come at a price for your good knives. A dishwasher’s high-pressure water jets can cause knife blades to knock against other utensils in the silverware basket, dulling and damaging them more quickly. Additionally, the heat of the drying cycle can […]

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Winter Skin-Care Tips

Though I know it’s important all year long, sunscreen isn’t something I typically think to use during the winter months but, as I hit the slopes this past weekend, I did remember to dig out my sun block. Why?

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How to Keep Your Health Resolutions

Between the long weekend and other social obligations, sticking to a diet- or fitness-related resolution isn’t always easy. Luckily, there’s a solution that combines both health and friends.

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Why You Should Buy Yourself Flowers

Next time you’re at the supermarket, go ahead and treat yourself to a bouquet of fresh flowers. It’s no secret that flowers look pretty, but flowers may actually have a positive impact on your emotional well-being.

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Can You Put Frozen Meat in a Slow-Cooker?

There’s nothing easier than throwing ingredients into your slow-cooker and coming home to a tasty meal. But what if you forgot to thaw the chicken?

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How to Eat Healthier With Takeout

Though most people cook dinner—yes, even on busy weeknights—you don’t have to feel guilty about leaving the cooking to someone else. A recent study conducted by Seamless found that, even though ordering delivery or takeout is on the rise, people are trading greasy food for healthier options (last year, customers ordered salads four times more than pizza!).

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How to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

If you’ve noticed a few sniffles or a stomach bug going around, it shouldn’t come as a surprise considering the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports flu season typically peaks in January or February.

So how do you keep yourself healthy this winter?

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