Tag Archives: just the tip tuesdays

What is it about the restroom at Staples?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

  Happy Monday, everyone! Big news: I’m moving my weekly column at InThePowderRoom.com to Mondays so I can get back to my roots and revive my favorite old feature: Just the Tip Tuesday. (Check back tomorrow for a kitchen/hygiene tip you … Continue reading →

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How to Cut Brownies

Posted on June 28, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

So you’ve been invited to a dinner party and the hostess has asked you to bring a dessert. Don’t panic. Even if baking is not your thing, you can pull this off with grace and dignity for a minimum amount … Continue reading →

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The Apple Genius Bar: BYOB (Bring Your Own Boobs)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Today’s Just the Tip Tuesday column is a variety of tips all related to the technical difficulties I’ve been experiencing lately. 1.) If you are a woman and need to go to the Apple Store Genius Bar, wear a low … Continue reading →

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Foot Care 101

Posted on April 26, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Here’s something you might not know about me: I have nice feet. In fact, my feet are definitely my favorite part of my body. Wanna see? You know you do. Wait. Let me just pull them out of the sand … Continue reading →

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Doggone Good Advice

Posted on April 12, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

In exactly 24 hours I’ll be reunited with my faithful friend Ike upon the completion of his 10 day quarantine. If I have a film crew with me (i.e., a child holding my iPhone), we will edit the reunion sequence … Continue reading →

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Here’s how we do apple slices…

Posted on March 29, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

One of my kids is a picky eater. I hate that about him. I really do. I find it to be a truly vile character trait. Before kids (B.K.), I was the kind of gal who always said: “If I … Continue reading →

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