One of my favorite blogs is by the editor of Real Simple magazine. She's a great writer and her articles almost always make me laugh. Plus her name is Kristen, so there ya go. Enjoy.
16 Pieces of Women's Magazine Advice I Never Want to Read Again for as Long as I Live
- Put grapes in the freezer and eat them whenever you want candy; they're just as good.
- Give up buying coffee at Starbuck's and you'll save hundreds of dollars per year.
- If you can't do 30 minutes of cardio per day, try adding up your little daily activities, like vacuuming.
- If you are overcommitted, just start saying no.
- Take an afternoon nap. Even twenty minutes can make a big difference.
- Cut up vegetables on Sunday and put them in your fridge for the week; then you will reach for them instead of potato chips when you feel like snacking.
- Consolidate all of your errands instead of making many small trips.
- If you feel like yelling at your kids, give yourself a time out instead.
- Don’t go to the grocery store on an empty stomach.
- Vaseline is just as good as mascara in a pinch.
- If you are tired in the afternoon, don't have a cup of coffee; walk around the block instead.
- You can reproduce the look you get at a salon by knowing how to use your blow-dryer properly.
- Try ricotta on your whole wheat toast instead of butter or cream cheese--much better for you and just as good.
- Instead of the elevator, take the stairs.
- A good eye cream really will reduce the appearance of crow's feet.
- If you find the right low-maintenance haircut, you really can just wash and go. And you’ll love your hair!
If you want to read more you can find her here: http://yourwords.typepad.com/adventures_in_chaos/
1 comment:
That's funny. I know I've read every single one of those "helpful" hints at one time or another. The thought of biting into a frozen grape makes me cringe- I have very sensitive teeth.
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