For those of you out there with sensitive skin (especially if you’re prone to redness or itchiness) look for these two ingredients the next time you’re shopping for a new skin-care product. Both green tea and licorice-root extract will have a calming effect on your complexion. Just be sure they are listed close enough to the top of the ingredient […]
Recent Posts By Kristin Appenbrink
Would You Use Them: Lock Laces?
Do you have problems with your sneakers coming untied when you’re running or at the gym? I don’t normally, but on occasion I’ve had to stop mid-workout to re-tie my laces. For that reason, I like the idea of Lock Laces—bungee laces that you tighten with the plastic clasp. Have you ever tried Lock Laces or a similar product? If so, […]
The Fastest Way to Make Your Yard Appear Landscaped
If you’ve recently moved into a new home or you’re finally tackling a landscaping project in your backyard, follow this advice to make it look like you’ve done a lot even if you’ve only just begun. Start by adding plants to the corners of your square or rectangular yard. This will soften the edges and make the yard appear more […]
Cut Flower Stems on a Diagonal to Make Them Last Longer
Next time you bring home a bouquet from the grocery store or florist or you cut a bunch of blooms from you garden, before arranging the flowers in a vase, cut their stems on a diagonal. Why? that increases the surface area available to suck up water into the rest of the stem. So your flowers will be able to […]
Comb Hair Before Showering to Prevent Breakage
If you are rough on your hair—dyeing, straightening, and more—you might tend to see broken strands. One step to prevent that without having to give up your complete styling routine is to start combing out your hair before you get in the shower. This will help undo any knots that might be made worse by shampooing. Then once you are out […]
Why Your Mother’s Maiden Name is No Longer a Good Security Question
Frequently when you’re signing up for a new online account, you’ll be asked to choose a couple of security questions and answers to protect your account in case you lose your password. But in the days of Facebook, it’s time to think twice before selecting your mother’s maiden name as one of your security questions. Because so many people use […]
Protect Sweaters with Lavender Sachets
We all know that cedar blocks are better than moth balls (no chemical stink for one thing!), but did you know lavender sachets might even be better than cedar? One reason is that lavender will actually last longer than those cedar blocks or rings which will become less effective after about three months as their scent starts to fade. Lavender, […]
