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A friend of mine, a proclaimed hater of cardio, decided to test the aerobic exercise waters to see what all the hype was about. After six weeks, she tells me in a surprised tone that while she has not lost any weight, she has lost two inches off her waist. And there is the reason to learn to love cardio, or at least factor it into your fitness program (love might be pushing it). If you don't Read more
In today's DIY, we're showing you how to make the perfect pair of denim cutoff shorts to wear now and through Summer. It's simple; all you need are a pair of jeans, scissors, measuring tape, and a marking pencil. Follow our quick and easy steps and you'll have your own pair of frayed shorts in no time! On Allison McNamara: BREN top and shorts, Low Luv x Erin Wasson rings. Read more
Roman blinds are a wonderful option if you're looking to add pattern or color to windows, but prefer a more tailored look than curtains. Unlike curtains, roman blinds require a more precise fit, and custom options are usually pretty pricey. Blogger Cindy Berisic envisioned covering the windows in her office with roman blinds in a hot pink and white pattern. She shared her brilliant roman shades Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about kids and makeup. Hope Perlman survived the moment of mothering girls I dread. In her post for NY Times' Motherlode, she relays the day her 13-year-old daughter begged to be allowed to wear makeup to a Read more
It's learning time! Mama knows that teaching her tot the ABCs, shapes, and colors is an important job, but, most of the time, it isn't easy. Getting your kiddo to pay attention can sometimes be challenging, so why not make it fun, too? The Learning Boat is a great way to get your tots motivated and teach them all about the alphabet, basic shapes, and colors. Even making the Learning Boat, is a Read more
Lauren Conrad recently shared this devastating photo on Twitter, writing, "Mid-meeting three mirrors fall off my wall and explode all over my office . . . for no reason at all." What a bummer! I noticed that two of her mirrors are frameless, which can be trickier to hang than framed ones. Before y'all wind up in the same situation — poor thing! — I thought I'd give you the lowdown on how to Read more
Growing up, my cousins and I used to sit through Easter brunch waiting for the egg hunt to begin. Before we started the highly anticipated contest, we topped off our perfectly pressed holiday garb with handcrafted crowns. Here's a guide to making your own Easter tiaras and masks with your little bunnies. Read more
With The Biggest Loser finale just hours away, New York Magazine has confirmed that tennis star Anna Kournikova will be joining the cast next season. Biggest Loser producer Todd Lubin told the mag that Anna isn't a replacement for Jillian as much as she is the right person to move the show in its new direction. Instead of having such a straight focus on a "tape measure," Lubin says the plan is Read more
Übercute cleaning tool company Alice Supply Co. has just launched an exclusive line of housewares and tools featuring the distinctive designs of Palm Beach-style purveyor Trina Turk! Today through Monday, Aug. 29, the collection is on sale at Design/Story (sign up to shop if you're not a member) and includes a tape measure, dust brush, scissors, hose, ping-pong paddle, dust pan, and tool box, Read more
Are you a bit befuddled by how to go about correctly spacing the screws for a mirror, coat hook, or frame with set fastener holes? I've got a super easy solution that involves no tape measures, rulers, or other annoying equipment. Check out my quick and easy technique, which I used this weekend to hang up Anthropologie's View From Here Hooks in my son's room. Read more
