We all know the paradoxical truth: taking vacations can be stressful! And one of the biggest stress factors is trying to pack appropriately. Nobody wants to be stuck in a foreign country with no clean underpants, and certainly nobody wants to be lugging around a suitcase so disorganized that they end up leaving something important behind. In...

Anyone who has ever grown their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs knows how rewarding and delectable of an experience it is. Want a tomato? Go pick a ripe one fresh out of the garden. Sauce missing a little something extra? Clip a couple basil leaves to toss in for an extra punch of flavor. The...

I have to be honest here—I hate cleaning my car. It’s not that I don’t love my car. I do! I love my custom audio system and my fancy rims and my blacked out VW emblems. It’s just that keeping it clean feels like a chore all in itself. Plus, have you ever used those...

Summer, everyone’s favorite season, but with summer, there also come bug bites. Somehow, it seems impossible to avoid getting a mosquito or bug bite during summertime. Isn’t that annoying? That itch is so frustrating! To combat the annoying itch, most of us use creams specially created for this purpose. But, did you know you can...

In Detroit, Michigan, “the first sustainable urban agrihood” in the U.S. centers around an edible garden, with easily accessible, affordable produce offered to neighborhood residents and the community. Each year, this urban farm provides fresh, free produce to 2,000 households within two square miles of the farm. They also supply food to local markets, restaurants, and...

Peppermint oil is one of the most widely used essential oils, found in everything from candy canes to chewing gum, to toothpaste. Beyond its good smell and unique, refreshing taste, however, peppermint essential oil has a number of benefits for your health. While some of these uses you may already know, there are many uses...

Do you ever sing that cute rhyme saying “Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” to your kids, and then wondered why? Are bed bugs a real thing to fear in this modern day and age, or just a thing of the past? Unfortunately, bed bugs are real critters. And not only do they...

In the quest for a safe and effortless way to achieve a sun-kissed tan, people have tried various methods, from tanning beds to sunless tanners. However, a recent influencer claim caught the attention of many, suggesting that eating three carrots a day can give you a natural tan. This has of course left many people...

Micro homes and sustainable building practices are on the rise. People don’t need big homes or lavish settings. The newer generation is more focused on utility, knowing that through smart design, beauty will flow. Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz are a design couple that really showed off the possibilities in smart building. They quit their...

When you think about rosemary, you may imagine those dried, spikey bits that you find in the spice aisle at your local grocery store. While not everyone loves the dried stuff, however, fresh rosemary makes a very aromatic and flavourful addition to many dishes and has been a popular herb in the kitchen for many...

Every year, thousands of pounds of used coffee grounds is dumped in the garbage to be shipped to a landfill where it will just be add to the growing amount of garbage in this world. Next time you make coffee, instead of putting it to waste, consider putting your used coffee grounds to the test...

Now that October is here, we’re all going to start spending a lot more time at home. With shorter days and colder weather, home really is where the heart is! So with all this extra time being spent around the house, having a clean and tidy space is more important than ever. However, there are...