Kara Nesvig

About Me

Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dandelion and many, many pairs of shoes. Kara is a voracious reader, Britney Spears superfan and copywriter — in that order.

Latest Stories

Here’s How to Avoid the Dreaded IKEA Couple’s Fight, According to Relationship Therapists

Never go shopping when you're hungry or thirsty! (It’s basically impossible to be upset when you’re sipping a lingonberry soda.)

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Jul 20, 2022

10 Kitchen Tips, Habits, and Hacks I Learned from Apartment Therapy Last Year

Tips from The Kitchn

Don’t dump that pasta water!

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Jan 18, 2022

10 Tips All Costco Shoppers Need to Hear This Time of Year

Tips from The Kitchn

Planning a holiday party? Read this first.

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Dec 13, 2021

The First (and Last) Thing You Should Do Before Recycling Any Food Container

Tips from The Kitchn

Don't be so fast to put that ball of foil in the recycling!

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Dec 7, 2021

8 Ways to Rearrange Your Fridge So That You Actually Eat Everything You Buy

Organizing Tips from The Kitchn

These tips will save you money, too!

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Oct 8, 2021

5 Easy Rules to Follow for a Successful “No-Buy Month,” According to Financial Experts

Tips from The Kitchn

Start smart and you'll make it all the way through!

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Sep 9, 2021

8 Everyday Kitchen Tools You Probably Need to Replace ASAP

Shopping

That old, warped baking sheet isn't doing you any favors!

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Sep 1, 2021

7 Easy Ways to Save Time and Money at Trader Joe’s

Tips from The Kitchn

These expert tips come from Trader Joe’s superfans!

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Aug 20, 2021

5 of the Worst Things You Can Do at a Cookout

Tips from The Kitchn

And what you should do instead!

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Jul 29, 2021

7 Surprising Things You Should Refrigerate (and 4 You Shouldn’t!)

Tips from The Kitchn

Pillowcase in the fridge?! Yes!

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Jul 8, 2021

The Best Cookbook for Your Summer, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Shopping

A contemplative, thoughtful Libra might enjoy some intense baking, while an adventurous Aries may prefer lots of spice and plenty of intricate steps to follow.

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Jun 25, 2021

5 Bad Kitchen Habits You Might Have Started Recently — And How to Fix Them

Tips from The Kitchn

Please, please, please stop doing these!

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May 6, 2021

Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn

These tips will help you save money, clean more effectively, and enjoy your kitchen just a bit more.

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May 4, 2021

10 Unitasking Kitchen Tools That Are Totally Worth It, According to These Home Cooks

Shopping

You might want to make room in your own kitchen for some of these finds.

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Apr 22, 2021

The Kitchen Tool You Should Try Next, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Shopping

It's written in the stars!

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Apr 8, 2021

9 Trendy Kitchen Gadgets That Are Total Must-Haves (and 6 That Aren’t), According to Experts

Shopping

Guess where a salad spinner falls on this list?

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Feb 11, 2021