When it comes to sheets, cotton is king (and queen and full and twin). In other words: It’s the best. But how do the various types of cotton differ? Here’s your answer. Top-of-the-line sheets are 100 percent Egyptian cotton. Second best is 100 percent pima cotton, also known by the trademarked name Supima. If a label says simply, “100 percent cotton,” […]
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Would You Try an At-Home Gel Manicure?
Who wouldn’t want a manicure that lasts up to 14 days without chipping? It’s no wonder that salon gel manicures have continued to gain popularity in the past year. But even though they last longer, all of those trips to the salon can get expensive. Thankfully, several companies have come out with at-home gel manicure sets, complete with the UV […]
Smart Product: Pinhooks
I love a product that makes me say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” And Pinhooks definitely fall into that category. It’s a simple idea that, somehow, I’ve never seen before. It’s a pushpin that has a hook instead of the normal decorative pin. Take a look: I’m not sure how much weight they’d be able to hold—that would take […]
Smart or Silly: A Vegetable “Sharpener”
What do you get when you combine two of our favorite things: office supplies and kitchen gadgets? Apparently, this vegetable sharpener and peeler. Basically a jumbo pencil sharpener it creates curls from your root vegetables for use in salads and soups. We haven’t tested it out, but love the idea. They are available from Monkey Business for $15, though are […]
Clever Product: Bottle Top Juicer by Umbra
We love a clever product here at Real Simple. And this bottle-top juicer is one of our new favorites. Whether you want to add some lemon or lime juice to your soda or seltzer, or you want an easy way to collect citrus juice for cocktails, this juicer is perfect since the juice filters directly into the bottle below. G&Ts anyone? […]
