The Envelope Budgeting Method That Actually Works
I tried budgeting apps. Mint, YNAB, a spreadsheet I built myself. They all failed for the same reason: I would […]
Clean Your Coffee Maker with Stuff Already in Your Kitchen
My coffee started tasting off. Bitter in a way that was not the beans. I blamed the roast, switched brands […]
How to Negotiate Your Internet Bill Down in Under 10 Minutes
My internet bill crept up to ninety dollars a month without me noticing. It was sixty-five when I signed up. […]
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh for an Extra Two Weeks
Growing up, our Christmas tree was a fire hazard by December 20th. Needles everywhere. The bottom branches looked like a […]
Why Your Laundry Still Smells After Washing and How to Fix It
I spent two months convinced my washing machine was broken. Every load came out with this faint sour smell — […]
The Best Non Stick Pans That Actually Last More Than a Year
I have bought six nonstick pans in the last five years. Every one of them started flaking or sticking within […]
How to Tell If Your Headache Is Actually Caused by Dehydration
I popped ibuprofen for afternoon headaches for months before a doctor asked how much water I drank. Not much, as […]
Clean a Gross Toilet Tank Without Calling a Plumber
I opened my toilet tank for the first time in two years because the flush was getting weak. Inside, the […]
How to Keep Guacamole Green for Days Without Plastic Wrap
The first time I made guacamole for a party, I prepped it three hours early. By the time guests arrived, […]
How to Pack Away Inflatable Pool Toys Without Them Getting Sticky
Last fall I pulled my kid’s inflatable pool float out of the storage shed and it was glued to itself. […]