All of us at RealSimple.com want to say thank you to the fantastic bloggers who've helped make the first Real Simple Blogathon a success. We hope everyone found the tips as helpful as we did. If you enjoyed this special...
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1. The bathroom door has a lock on it for a reason. Mommy Needs a Timeout. I would love to take a minute for every year of my life once in a while (30+) and would even sit on the...
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My 8th Commandment is to Identify the problem. That is, when you’re annoyed, angered, or frustrated, ask yourself, “What exactly is the problem here?” This rule seems so obvious that it’s hard to explain why it’s so tremendously helpful, but...
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So, you're ready to hit the after-Christmas sales, and just happen to have a gift or two that doesn't fit or just doesn't fit. As eager as you are to make the switch for something you really love — possibly...
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Some holiday situations are as sticky as peppermint candy canes, including the uncomfortable instance of receiving an unexpected gift. Usually it's easy to assume who will take part in a gift exchange, but we all know that assumptions don't always...
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When all the guests have left my holiday party, my favorite activity is sitting down with a glass of sparkling water and leftover dessert and reliving the night’s big moments. Reminiscing about all the good stuff isn’t the only goal;...
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1. Consult the Circulars. We know the only thing you really want to read on Christmas day is a gift tag with our name on it. Still, if you're looking to go shopping as soon as this year's gift wrap...
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This weekend I learned a big lesson: Visiting your plane's gate long before you're expected to board can pay-off big time. While I usually avoid sitting around at my gate waiting to board, a ticket telling me that no seat...
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As the last few days before Christmas hurl themselves upon us, chances are there will still be some of us who have a few things left on the to-do list--or even worse--haven't even started shopping yet. There's still hope, and...
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A few days before Christmas I start running through my gift lists for my kids, both mentally and on paper. I try to envision the pile that will be waiting for them under the tree on Christmas morning. Will there...
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