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Overrated or Underrated?
Face time Amy Winehouse Peonies Spinning class Egg white omelets 30 Rock Punctuality Video conferencing Creativity Knowing your carbon footprint more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on May 14 at 2:57PM

Time for Yourself, Time for the Soul: Who Needs It?
Sunday was Mother's Day, as you all know, and I had mixed feelings about it. On the one hand I more »
Posted by: Kristin van Ogtrop on May 12 at 7:22PM

Clean it, toss it, file it, decorate it, love it

Terrain: The Mother Of All Garden Stores
While I was in the suburbs of Philly last weekend seeing Mom, I went to check out a new garden more »
Posted by: Heath Brockwell on May 16 at 11:00AM

10 Entryway Updates
Rumor has it that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Why not wow your guests more »
Posted by: Holly Becker on May 16 at 7:01AM

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Ready, Set, Churn
Hooray! The gates of summer are about to open, and I for one, cannot wait to break out the flip more »
Posted by: Kim O'Donnel on May 16 at 7:52AM

What's Your Go-to Appetizer?
I'm going to a pot luck cocktail party this weekend and need to figure out a starter that will sit more »
Posted by: Kathleen Murray Harris on May 15 at 10:01AM

We've plugged it in and even read the manual

My new Wii Fit
These are my new Wii Fit . . . socks. I received them today in a package with my new, more »
Posted by: Kristin - Manic Mommies on May 16 at 8:34AM

Skip Airport Security-Fly Clear
I was recently in Orlando International airport, where the security lines are frustratingly long and bursting with families bogged down more »
Posted by: Erin—Manic Mommies on May 14 at 8:31AM

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Get inspired, live your life, be happy

Fear Factor
I am the only one person in my family who can't dive into a pool. Somewhere, out there in the more »
Posted by: Corynne Corbett on May 16 at 10:38AM

Do You Trust an Unhealthy Doc?
I was walking down the street the other day and I saw a woman who used to be my primary more »
Posted by: Liz Krieger on May 16 at 8:00AM

Wearable trends, beauty news, timeless tips

The Formaldehyde-Free Manicure
Lots of us are trying to choose more natural products and eliminate questionable chemicals from our medicine cabinets and makeup more »
Posted by: Michelle Madhok on May 16 at 2:00AM

Classic Cardigans To Throw Over Anything
Like a great jacket in the winter, cardigans can act as an outer layer and part of an outfit during more »
Posted by: Michelle Madhok on May 14 at 2:00AM

Nearly Wed Celebrations
Realsimple.com's Editorial Director gets ready to get hitched

Jenna Bush's Wedding Round-Up
Taking a break from my own all-important wedding, let's see how the other half lives (the ones who live in more »
Posted by: Margit on May 13 at 6:38PM

Tasty Cakes: Test-Driving the Wedding Cupcakes
One word: YUM. I'm hard-pressed to think of a better break in the work day than licking peanut butter icing more »
Posted by: Margit on May 6 at 4:44PM

Insider tips on parties, weddings and entertaining

Tips for Streamlined Party Planning
If you've hosted a party or shower before, then you're probably aware of how much work it can be! The more »
Posted by: Jennifer Sbranti on May 16 at 10:51AM

Gifts for the Summer Hostess
Hosting a party is a fun process in many ways, but it can also be a LOT of work! That’s more »
Posted by: Jennifer Sbranti on May 14 at 5:47AM

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Posted by: Jim Baker on May 12 at 6:11PM

Name Allie's dog.....
OK, I know I've given a lot of—maybe too much—space to the animals of our new Food Director (I promise more »
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