How to care for a baseball or softball glove
Did you know that baseball was first played barehanded? In 1870, injured player Doug Allison wore a buckskin mitten to protect his injured hand, and in 1875 player Charles Waite …
Flags — How to take care of your flags so they last
Do you fly a flag at your house? Maybe a Pride flag in support of the LGBTQ+ community or a Black Lives Matter flag in support of people of color? …
How to take care of your purse
When I earned my first paycheck at age 15, I spent it on a purse. Not a very expensive purse (no designer logo!), but a well-made, pretty handbag that made …
Caring for a Triostar — How to tend your Stromanthe triostar plant
If you’ve read many of our plant articles, you know I’m partial to pink. And while pink flowering plants are pretty easy to come by (as evidenced by our yard …
Taking good care of your stove and oven — How to maintain and clean your range
One holiday, when we were hosting Thanksgiving for the family, I discovered (much too late) that my oven desperately needed cleaning. Just as guests were arriving and I was heating …
Pomegranates — Choosing, storing, and using pomegranates
I never thought I’d be intimidated by a fruit, but the first time I bought a pomegranate — without knowing anything about them — I admit to feeling a bit …
Tea Storage and Tea Types
Do you find it surprising that tea is the second most popular drink in the world, second only to — no, not coffee — water? Hard to imagine, given the …
Terra cotta care
If you’ve been reading CaretoKeep for long, you know that I’m a big fan of terra cotta pots. They’re scattered throughout our home and our yard, too. I love the …
Candles — Choosing and caring for them
When we had a mantle (of sorts) in our last home, I’d usher in each season with a swap of candle colors. Spring tapers were the colors of pastel eggs, …
How to store medicines and supplements
Did you know that the bathroom is a terrible place to store your medicines and supplements? So much for medicine cabinets! Heat and moisture in the bathroom can quickly deteriorate …