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You may be off in dreamland, but your
skin is working overtime. "Inflammation is down and stress
hormones reach their lowest levels by the middle of the
night," says Amy Wechsler, M.D., a New York City
dermatologist. This relaxed state can help put the brakes on
breakouts, fine lines, dark… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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By Sharon Franke for Good Housekeeping
If you're beyond busy (and we know you are), here are 17 easy, fast ways to beat the clock all day long!
1. If you're always searching for a pen, stock one in every handbag, and keep another in your checkbook.
2. Store buttons in clear pill dispensers so you can easily spot the one you need.
3. Schedule your next haircut before you leave the salon. (Try one of these 5 Best Haircuts Ever). Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (37) | Blog
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My love of kitchen shortcuts is no big secret. I understand the gratification that comes from making pasta by hand or pie crust "from scratch"—I also love to relax on the couch with a book. So when it comes to premade or preassembled ingredients that make cooking easier, I don't get snooty. Listen, here is my take: If the amount of labor in a recipe is going to prevent you from making it, why not cut down on the labor so it's more manageable? You'll be putting on your apron in no time. Right?
I contacted the Bon Appetit's brilliant associate food editor Janet McCracken to see what she thought of my some of my favorite shortcuts. I'm very pleased to announce that she endorsed many of them.
Here's a list of my favorite culinary alleys to cut through:
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<em><img alt="Meredith Heuer " title="Meredith Heuer " src="http://img.timeinc.net/realsimple/i/p/June_July04/0604_time_savers_5.jpg" align="left" width="180" height="240">The best timesaving systems come from the people who need them most. Here, a celebration of streamlining tips from (and for) busy women everywhere</em> <br><br><p><strong>Cut Kitchen Clutter</strong><br><br>We have a special spot on the kitchen counter where everyone can put half-filled coffee mugs that need to be reheated, water glasses to be used again later, or sippy cups that can be refilled. At the end of the day, everything that's still out goes in the dishwasher. It cuts down on kitchen clutter, and it also avoids shouts across the house of "Are you done with that coffee yet?" Read More »
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So often you hear about shortcuts gone awry -- the substituted
inferior ingredient, the hasty decision, the dead end. Why is it so
uncommon to hear about the shortcuts that work out? Probably...
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Katie Brown, one of America's favorite lifestyle gurus, made her way to the heart of our homes with simple tips and practical advice. Here she shows you how to master impromptu entertaining—without the stress! “I love impromptu events. They are part of the spontaneity and laughter of... Read More »
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