Jamie Fischer

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Jamie Fischer

Credit: Real Simple Simply put: Stains suck. Whether you’re dealing with an accidental coffee spill on your white carpet or an unexpected pet mess on your rug, stains can be daunting—especially when they’ve been there for a while. And the smell? Don’t even get us started. While some stain removers leave your carpet looking off or can even change its texture, the best ones make stains disappear without a trace.

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Jamie Fischer

Credit: Real Simple Whether I’m watching a movie or marathoning Sex and the City (again), I’ve noticed that every actor seems to have dazzling white teeth—like, so bright that they’re almost blinding. But let’s be real: Getting a whiter, brighter smile is definitely easier said than done. Professional whitening treatments can be seriously expensive, and I can’t stand the slimy feeling of those whitening trays—especially when they don’t even work. And giving up my morning coffee? Not happening.

4 weeks ago | realsimple.com | Jamie Fischer

Photo: Real Simple Like most Manhattan apartments, my bathroom leaves much to be desired when it comes to surface area. Getting used to the tight space felt like solving a puzzle, as my roommate and I attempted to squeeze our shampoos, conditioners, and other various bottles wherever they’d fit. We knew a caddy would help, but it was one of those things we kept putting off. “We should get a shelf or something,” one of us would say, only to forget about it until the next shower.

1 month ago | realsimple.com | Jamie Fischer

Photo: Real Simple While some people go for a bold piece of artwork or a stack of coffee table books, in my family, the digital picture frame has always been the focal point of our living room. For indecisive folks like me, it’s the perfect solution—rather than choosing just one family photo to display (someone always seems to be blinking in the best one), we get to cycle through a compilation of our favorite memories.

2 months ago | realsimple.com | Jamie Fischer

While I'm often tempted by designer products, they can feel like a major investment I'm not ready to make. After all, it's hard to justify dropping hundreds of dollars on a trendy handbag that will be out of style by next season. But I'm not one to gatekeep, and when I see a designer purse that's timeless and on sale, I have to share.