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Use ThredUP to Get Rid of Clothes Your Kids Have Outgrown
It will soon be time to switch out your closet for a more warm-weather friendly wardrobe. And if you ave kids, that means you’ll soon be faced with a pile of clothing that they’ve outgrown. Instead of hauling them off to the thrift store, try posting the items that are still wearable on ThredUP.
Keep reading to find out how ThredUP works.
The Simple Tip is Going Green in April
To celebrate Earth Month, we’ll be focusing on eco-friendly tips for the month of April everything from recycling to saving water and energy and of course great new uses for old things. Today, an easy way to save water.
How to Save a Cracked Piecrust
When you’re making a pie from scratch, few things are more frustrating than a cracked crust that won’t seem to mend. But you can still save your pie crust, and all it takes is a little bit of water and sugar.
Keep reading to find out how to repair your crust.
Race the Clock to Make Yourself More Productive
If you have to tackle a task that you are dreading, use the old trick of racing the clock to boost your motivation and be more productive.
New Use for Soda Cans via The DIY Home Sweet Home Project
Buying mini cookie cutters for making things like homemade goldfish or other bite-size treats can get expensive. Luckily, you can use an empty, clean soda can to make your own shapes following the steps on The DIY Home Sweet Home Project blog.
Keep reading to see the basic steps.
Which Should You Splurge On: Day Cream or Night Cream?
Drugstore vs. department store. Bargain bin vs. beauty counter. You can find great products that work well at both places, but sometimes it’s worth spending a little bit extra for a specific product. When it comes to day and night facial moisturizers, you can afford to save on one, but it’s better to splurge on another.
Keep reading to find out when to spend and when to save.
Weekend Fun: 20 Disposable Camera Projects via Photojojo
While we spend most of our time at Real Simple being practical, we also like to have a little bit of fun. Especially on Fridays. So with that in mind, here are 20 fun things you can do with a disposable camera from Photojojo. Disposable cameras cost less than $10 each and provide an afternoon of inexpensive fun.
Keep reading to see some of our favorite ideas from Photojojo.
Smart Product: Clongs from Dreamfarm
Another product to file under “Why didn’t I think of that?!”: Dreamfarm has come out with a pair of tongs that has the spoon res built right in. Take a look:
2 Tips for Creating Secure Computer Passwords
With more and more of your life going online, creating secure passwords for all of your accounts—from banking and credit cards to facebook and email—is all the more important.
Luckily, there are a couple of things you can do to increase the security of your passwords, while still making them easy to remember. Keep reading to find out what they are.
How to Recycle Envelopes
If you work in an office or have an office at home, you likely have a variety of envelopes floating around. Some of them can just be tossed in the recycling bin, and some require one extra step.
Keep reading to find out how to handle each type of envelope.
