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May 17, 2012 at 7:04PM | Simple Tip

Smart or Silly: Cuppow! Mason Jar Lid

We’re big fans of mason jars as  here at Real Simple. You can use them as a baking vessel, to hold office supplies, or as candle holders. But this new product Cuppow! aims to [...]

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May 1, 2012 at 4:53PM |

Ridiculous Products, Entry #4597

Longtime readers know that I do get a kick out of wacky products, and as a Real Simple writer/blogger it’s only natural that I love inventions that solve problems. But these two new items [...]

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April 3, 2012 at 5:45PM | Simple Tip

Don’t Get Burned on Your Stockpot

For pots with shorter handles that are hard to grip while wearing oven mitts or holding pot holders, try these silicone handle grips from Spoon Sisters that will keep you from burning your hands [...]

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March 16, 2012 at 3:51PM | Simple Tip

Make a Cake in ANY Shape You Want with Ribbon

Before we get your hopes up too far, take note that this product is still being developed on Quirky. But it’s too good not to share. And of course, the more interest surrounding the [...]

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March 6, 2012 at 9:25AM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Save 50% on BlowPro Mini Set

I always welcome a good discount, especially on new products because it makes it easier to try something new without feeling guilty. This month one of my favorite New York City salons is giving [...]

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February 16, 2012 at 5:05PM | Simple Tip

Smart Product: Portion Spoon from Quirky

If you’re a kind of fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants cook, you might like this Portion Spoon that allows you to measure and mix without having to switch utensils. The bowl of the spoon includes half teaspoon, teaspoon, [...]

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February 9, 2012 at 3:12PM |

Useful or Useless Gear? You Be the Judge!

Two new products came to my attention this week, and while I am not one to thumb my nose at time-saving and health-encouraging gadgets, gear, or problem-solving inventions of any kind—that’s simply not the [...]

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February 9, 2012 at 7:50AM | Kristin Appenbrink

Smart New Product: Hover Bar from Twelve South

I’m a big fan of Twelve South’s products. (We’ve covered their Plug Bug on Simply Stated before.) So I’m very excited to see their newest product the Hover Bar for the iPad. While I’m not a [...]

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January 25, 2012 at 5:45PM | Simple Tip

Smart Product: Kuhn Rikon Spill Stop Lids

One of the most common cooking problems is having pots that boil over. Luckily this smart product helps prevent that. The silicone lid has petal-shaped vents that allow the excess water to bubble through, [...]

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January 3, 2012 at 2:27PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Space Heater Safety Tips

The holidays are over and the temperatures are finally starting to drop here in New York. Tonight the low is going to be in the teens, and while I’m no stranger to cold weather, [...]

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