What do you do when your favorite style of jeans is no longer available in stores and the pair you own has a hole or has just become too worn out to be presentable? Lifehacker has a great tip for what to search for online. They recommend searching sites like eBay using the brand name and the style number printed on […]
Recent Posts By Kristin Appenbrink
The Perfect Snack Portion
I can barely make it through the afternoon without a snack. There’s something about that 3 PM blood-sugar crash that just slays me. But I’m trying to snack smarter and healthier, so I’m following these portion guidelines to make sure I’ll still be wanting dinner. 200 calories – This is the ideal amount to perk up your metabolism without having […]
Serve Vinegar-Based Salads Outdoors
If you’ve gotten into the spring spirit, and are planning a picnic or just a dinner with friends on the patio, remember this trick when you’re planning your menu. If you’ll be serving food outside make vinegar-based salads instead of mayonnaise-based salads. Why? Vinegar is acidic and helps prevent bacteria growth, which is important if your salads are going to […]
Salary Negotiation Tips for #EqualPayDay
Today is Equal Pay Day, the day when women’s salaries catch up to men’s salaries last year. (Learn more about Equal Pay Day here.) As of the last Census, women earn 77 cents for every $1 that men earn. If you’re looking to close the gap in your own salary, here are some tips to take to the negotiating table: […]
For Fresher Asparagus, Treat Them Like Flowers
I’m so happy asparagus is back in season. When it’s fresh, it’s one of my favorite spring vegetables. But since I’m usually cooking for one or two, I don’t go through a whole bunch in one meal. So I’ll be using this tip for storing asparagus in the fridge. To make the spears last longer treat them almost like you […]
Write a More Effective To-Do List on Monday
Start your week off right next week by using the 1-3-5 rule of to-do lists from Fast Company. Start by only planning out what you can realistically accomplish, which is where the rule comes in. Here’s what most people can realistically tackle in a day: 1 big mission 3 medium tasks 5 small things Put those on you list and […]
