Earth Day Swaps That Save You Money Year Round
I used to think “eco-friendly” meant “expensive.” Bamboo this, organic that, a thirty-dollar reusable water bottle that I would lose […]
Weighted Blankets — Are They Worth the Hype
I bought a weighted blanket during a period of terrible sleep. I was waking up at 3 AM every night, […]
Start a Gratitude Practice That Takes 60 Seconds
I thought gratitude journaling was cheesy. Write down three things you are grateful for every morning? It sounded like something […]
How to Keep Bath Towels Smelling Fresh for Days
I had a towel problem for years and I did not know it was a problem. I just thought towels […]
Survive a Heat Wave Without Air Conditioning
Our AC died during a heat wave two summers ago. Ninety-eight degrees outside, ninety-two inside, and the repair guy said […]
Clean a Ceiling Fan Without Dust Going Everywhere
I cleaned my ceiling fan once by standing on a chair with a damp rag and wiping each blade from […]
Best Cookware Sets for Every Budget
I cooked on a twenty-dollar nonstick pan from a department store for three years. By the end, the nonstick coating […]
Keep Cilantro Fresh for 2 Weeks in the Fridge
For years I treated cilantro like a disposable item. Buy a bunch on Saturday, use three sprigs for tacos, put […]
Fix a Stuck Sliding Glass Door Without Calling a Pro
Our sliding door got so stiff that my partner could not open it. I could — but I had to […]
Coffee Makers Compared — Which One Makes the Best Cup
I have owned a drip machine, a French press, a pour-over cone, an AeroPress, and — for a regrettable six-month […]