Jackfruit — How to purchase, store, and prepare jackfruit
Jackfruit isn’t a very exotic name, is it? But the fruit far surpasses what you’d expect from its name — or from looking at it, for that matter. The skin …
How to hand wash clothes
How much of your laundry do you wash by hand? Some people put everything in the washer and dryer. (If an item is worse for the washing machine wear, so …
Sansevieria care — How to take care of your snake plant
There is really no excuse — every home and every office should have at least one sansevieria. You don’t need a green thumb, you don’t need good light, you don’t …
How to clean grout
Cleaning grout on a tile floor — or backsplash or wall — isn’t something most of us look forward to. But it’s a task that can transform a space! Why …
Journey to a Non-Toxic Home by Sarah UmmYusuf
There are days when I feel committed to banishing all toxins and unsustainable materials from our home. I’m sold on the merits. But then I need to pick that bug …
How to clean your hairbrushes and combs
I enjoy cleaning my hairbrushes and combs. It’s quick and easy, it makes your brushes and combs look like new, it’s good for your hair, and it gives you the …
Chocolate — How to store chocolate and a dozen ideas for using up leftover chocolate candy
What’s your favorite way to eat chocolate? Are you one of those who can’t get too much chocolate and fantasizes about a Death by Chocolate Cake, or do you prefer …
Quality clothing — How to tell if clothes are well made
We need new skills as we strive to throwaway less, simplify our lives, and be mindful about how we’re impacting the environment. These skills include things like mending and repairing, …
Buying used furniture — How to decide if you should purchase a piece of used furniture
My favorite pieces of furniture over the years have been those I “discovered” used, with plenty of miles on them before my adoption. A comfy, down-filled chair. An antique cabinet …
Polka dot plant care
The first time I met a polka dot plant, I wondered if it was real. I thought it looked like something a child might draw if you asked her to …