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January 17, 2012 at 5:05PM | Simple Tip

How to Reseal a Plain Plastic Bag

Leave it to the folks at Lifehacker to share this smart tip on how to turn any old plastic bag into a “resealable” plastic bag with a common household appliance. To keep pantry staples [...]

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September 28, 2011 at 5:35PM | Simple Tip

Create a Recipe Index

If you can never seem to find your favorite recipe (was it in the red cookbook, or last month’s Real Simple), try creating a recipe index to easily put your hands on what you’re [...]

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September 13, 2011 at 2:35PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Paint Chip Inspired Placements

I’m a big fan of having color in the kitchen since all of our appliances are white, and we have fairly neutral colored counters and cabinets. I love these bright paint chip inspired placemats [...]

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April 1, 2011 at 2:20PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Small Kitchen Solution: Bialetti All-in-One Cookware Set

Having spent a little more than three years living with a kitchen that was smaller than my cubicle at work, I fully appreciate this all-in-one cookware solution from Bialetti that I found while browsing TheKitchn’s coverage of the International Housewares Show that took place in Chicago in March.

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March 24, 2011 at 4:00PM | Simple Tip

Smart Product: Clongs from Dreamfarm

Another product to file under “Why didn’t I think of that?!”: Dreamfarm has come out with a pair of tongs that has the spoon res built right in. Take a look:

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January 7, 2011 at 5:21PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Weekend Project: Etching My Glass Soap Dispenser

In hopes of providing a little inspiration for any weekend projects you might be tackling, I wanted to share one I did a few months ago with you.

 

I have these lovely soap dispensers that I use for both dish soap and hand soap. They originally held Cucina hand soap (one of them still does), which is some of the best smelling hand soap ever.

 

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I decided to etch the words “dish” and “hand” on the containers so that we could tell them apart when they are both eventually filled with clear soaps.

 

Keep reading to see how it turned out.

 

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January 5, 2011 at 3:00PM | Simple Tip

Kick-Start Your New Year: Organize Your Recipes

Another goal that came up a couple of times when we asked what you wanted help with in 2011 was getting your recipes organized. While this is more of an on-going task instead of a 10-minute task, the payoff—not having to hunt for that mouth-watering chicken soup recipe—is worth it.

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Click through to find out how to keep your recipes organized.

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May 19, 2010 at 6:39PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Using Color as Your Design Theme

As those of you who read the magazine know, we launch a new column as part of our redesign—the Decorating with… series. So far, we’ve covered purple, red, blue, brown, green, yellow, and florals. I love the series, and I’ve used it as inspiration for decorating my kitchen.

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May 12, 2010 at 2:47PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Small Appliances That Are Worth the Space

Juicers and coffee makers and toaster ovens, oh my! It seems like there are a million different small kitchen appliances designed to take up precious counter space. But how many of them are actually worth it in terms of cost, electricity usage, and of course, space?

I have a short list of appliances that I think are “worth it,” as I’m sure you do too. I also have a list of appliances that I’m on the fence about, and I would love to hear if any of them are on your must-have list.

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April 30, 2010 at 10:44AM | holly becker

Table Style: Ideas for Table Settings

Do you love to entertain but feel bored by your usual table setting? I sometimes get into ruts in this area, mostly due to lack of time, and that is why I love Table Style written by Liz Belton and Rebecca Tanqueray, styled by Liz Belton and photographed by leading interiors photographer Debi Treloar. With so many beautiful Summer days ahead you will find lots of ideas in Table Style to apply to your own soiree whether on your city balcony, large patio, or your dining room.

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