Why You See More Spiders in Fall and How to Keep Them Out
Every September, without fail, my family starts reporting spiders in the bathroom, the kitchen, and the corner of the living […]
The Firewood Buying Guide That Keeps Your Hearth Going Cheaply
My first winter with a fireplace, I bought firewood from a guy on a delivery truck and paid for a […]
How to Keep Holiday Plants Alive Past the New Year
Every January my poinsettia looked like it had been through a war. Drooping leaves, bare stems, and a sad pile […]
How to Keep Road Trip Snacks From Melting in a Hot Car
Somewhere between Arizona and nowhere, I reached for the chocolate I had stashed on the passenger seat and found a […]
How to Host a Low Stress Holiday Dinner Without Losing Your Mind
My first holiday dinner nearly broke me. I tried to make everything from scratch, refused all help, and spent the […]
The Seasonal Switch That Makes Your Entryway Work for Winter
October me thinks the entryway is fine. January me, standing in a puddle of melted snow holding two grocery bags […]
Why Yellow Bug Lights Beat White Ones on Your Porch at Night
My porch light used to be a bug convention center. Every summer night, the wall around it turned into a […]
How to Reset Your Sleep Schedule After the Holiday Season
The week between Christmas and New Year wrecked my sleep schedule completely. Late parties, long naps, zero routine. Come January, […]
The Fall Pillow Refresh That Makes Cozy Season Actually Feel Cozy
I used to think fall coziness was about candles and throws. Then I realized my pillows had been flattened by […]
Fall Fire Pit Cooking: Foods That Cook Well Over Open Flame
There is a reason people hover around fire pits in October even when it is cold. The fire is half […]