Wearing an Apron
If you drop by my house and I’m not writing, I’m probably wearing an apron. I’ll also be wearing one if you spot me outside tending or watering the flowers. …
Keeping a Laundry Hamper Fresh
When’s the last time you washed your laundry hamper? Whether you use it just for dirty clothes and linens or put your clean clothes back in it after folding, cleaning …
How to take care of a string of pearls plant
Isn’t this just the cutest plant? And what a sweet name, string of pearls. Though, honestly, I think it looks more like a string of peas or the plastic beads …
How to take care of a piano
I have always wanted to learn to play the piano. My papa was a wonderful pianist; he played for the silent movie theaters in New York City. At his apartment, …
How to buy and store avocados
Avocados have been trendy for a while now. This makes me happy because, now that they’re mainstream, I can always find some at the grocery store! I love them in …
I Quit Plastics and you can too by Kate Nelson
I Quit Plastics and you can too is a brand new book about delving into a non-plastic lifestyle. I have to admit it’s not what I was expecting when I …
7 things to know about storing milk
Most of us take the milk out of the fridge and if it’s good (we might give it a whiff), we use it. If it smells a little funky, we …
Using leftovers — A big step towards reducing food waste at home
There are many good reasons to be thoughtful about leftover food. You’ve likely heard by now that about 40 percent of the food in the United States is never eaten. …
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How to take care of an aloe vera plant
For as long as I’ve been plant keeping (my entire adult life), I’ve had an aloe plant. A lot of different aloe plants, actually — they’re easy to divide and …
How to repot a plant
I love repotting day — the day when every plant in my house that needs a new pot gets one. Someday I’ll have a little potting bench, where it’ll be …