Here at Real Simple, we’re masters of checklists. We cover everything from how to clean your house faster to what to pack for your next beach/ski/international vacation, but not what to put on a life list. (Though we do have some great ideas for fun things to do this winter.) If you’ve been considering starting one (I’m currently working on […]
Recent Posts By Kristin Appenbrink
Look for the Roast Date When Buying Coffee Beans
What’s the first thing you should look for when you’re buying gourmet coffee? The roast date. It’s not exactly a “sell-by” date, but it’s the closest thing you’re going to get on a bag of your favorite beans. To be sure you have the freshest most aromatic cup of coffee you can get look for beans that have been roasted […]
Need a Weekend Project? Makeover Your Medicine Cabinet
Are you looking for something to do for the long weekend? (Assuming you have Monday off for President’s Day, that is.) If you are, might we suggest tackling your medicine cabinet? We have all kinds of help to get you started, including our step-by-step medicine cabinet makeover. Plus, we’re running an organizing challenge on Instagram. You can get all the […]
Do You Keep Nail Polish or Batteries in Your Fridge?
When I was growing up friends of mine used to keep their nail polish and batteries in the refrigerator. Why? They thought it would make both things last longer, but as it turns out the opposite is true. With batteries, cold storage can actually harm their endurance. And with nail polish the cooler temps will make the lacquer thicker and […]
