If you don’t know how to dry herbs for tea, you’re left with over-priced herbal teas from the store that don’t taste of much and don’t have many beneficial properties (plus, did you know that many common tea bags are full of microplastics?). The alternative is that you have to pay for fresher dried herbs …
Flowers are often a source of joy and comfort. While walking in a garden, getting a bouquet, or on a hillside, blooms have a way of instantly making you feel good. In fact, research shows that simply looking at flowers can trigger the release of happy hormones like dopamine and serotonin, helping you feel more …
If you’ve ever wanted to step into a real-life painting, minus the museum hush and security guards, the tulip fields in the Netherlands are your ticket in. Every spring, the flat Dutch countryside transforms into a rainbow quilt of blooms so vibrant it makes your backyard look like it’s still buffering. These fields aren’t just …
You know the struggle if you’ve ever tried to step inside your house while carrying a load of muddy boots, soggy jackets, or piles of snow-covered gear. How do you get everything sorted without turning your home into a soggy mess? That’s why you need a mud room—the space that can save your floors, your …
Who doesn’t love a well-stocked freezer? Having a surplus of good-quality meats, fruits, veggies, and a few frozen pizzas helps make meal prep feel easier. Plus, you can save money by buying things on sale, in bulk, and season. Losing power and risking losing hundreds of dollars of food (or more) can be a total …
Growing up, many of us heard the adage: “God made dirt, and dirt don’t hurt.” This statement is truer than any child realizes, and anyone who likes to play in the soil has likely caught on. If you love gardening, getting dirty is a normal part of your routine. After a few hours of planting …
Have you ever heard anyone say, “I’m so sad I decluttered my home!” Yep, me neither. That’s because there’s an undeniable satisfaction that comes from opening drawers, looking under beds, and digging into back closets to discover forgotten old treasures (and lots of junk). Over time, houses start to collect mystery gadgets and half-used products …
In a country as vast and resource-rich as the United States, it’s surprising to learn that over 10% of Americans still struggle with food insecurity, even though we import only 20% of our food. During some of the toughest chapters in our nation’s history – World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II …
Good things may come in small packages, but a small home can leave you feeling like you’re living inside an anthill if you aren’t intentional with what you put in it. If you choose a small home (or it chooses you based on your credit), you must be strategic to turn even the tiniest spaces …
Tick season is here—and it’s delivering more than just itchy bites. With Lyme disease cases quadrupling over the last 20 years across the U.S., ticks pose a growing risk to families, pets, and even pollinators. But you don’t have to sit back and wait for bites. Introducing Tick BYTES: A DIY Game-Changer Launched June 11, Tick BYTES …