Why Your Grill Brush Is Making You Sick and What to Use Instead
I did not know grill brushes could send you to the emergency room until my cousin told me about a […]
My Neighbor Told Me This Sunscreen Trick and I Have Not Burned Since
I burn. I do not tan — I go straight from pale to lobster with no pit stop. For years […]
How to Keep Your Fresh Cut Flowers Alive Longer in Summer Heat
I bought a gorgeous bouquet of sunflowers and zinnias from the farmers market three Saturdays ago. By Sunday afternoon in […]
Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer or Risk It Dying on the Hottest Day
Two summers ago, on the hottest day of the year — 97°F with humidity so thick you could chew the […]
Prep Your Garden Beds for Spring Before the Last Frost with This Checklist
The first year I had a vegetable garden, I waited until after the last frost to do anything. By the […]
The Back to School Lunch Prep Hack That Saves Me 30 Minutes Every Morning
Last September I timed myself. Twenty-two minutes to pack two lunchboxes — and that was on a good day when […]
The Best Way to Store Pool Floats Without Them Sticking Together
Last September I pulled our giant inflatable flamingo out of the garage and it had fused to a donut float […]
Stop Mosquitoes from Ruining Your Backyard Without Spraying Chemicals
I spent one summer evening on my patio and counted fourteen mosquito bites before I gave up and went inside. […]
How to Stop Your Flip Flops From Squeaking When They Get Wet
Last summer I went on a beach vacation and spent three days walking around sounding like a cartoon character. Every […]
How to Pack Away Winter Clothes So Moths Do Not Ruin Everything
I pulled my favorite wool sweater out of storage last November and it had more holes than a golf course. […]