Prevention Is the Key to a Clean House
Coming home to a clean space is a great feeling. Even those who aren’t bothered by a bit of clutter, dust, and grime can probably appreciate being able to sit…
This Is the Best Strategy for Cleaning Your Entire House
Cleaning in any order is always better than not cleaning at all, but there are ways to do it that make it more efficient. If you clean your home in…
Follow This ‘Mapping’ Strategy on Big Cleaning Days
When you’re facing a big cleaning project, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. You can use specific techniques for certain parts of your home, but…
Everything You Need to Do to Clean Up After a DIY Project
Photo: Sambulov Yevgeniy (Shutterstock) Anyone who has done any DIY work in their home (or someone else’s home) knows that in most cases, the project will take longer than you…
Financial Lessons From the Great Depression We Can All Use Today
Photo: Everett Collection (Shutterstock) Although fears of a serious economic recession—or worse—have eased a little, no one can agree on how healthy the U.S. economy actually is. The numbers are…
What’s Really Included in a Food’s Calorie Count (and What Isn’t)
Photo: Eletha15 (Shutterstock) Counting your calories with a tracking app seems pretty simple—unless you decide to get serious about it and measure your portion sizes. Then you’ll realize that an…
You Are Overlooking the Best Mother’s Day Gift
Photo: Ingrid Balabanova (Shutterstock) I will begin with a caveat. First and foremost: Please, by all means, get whatever the mother in your life has expressly asked for (or hinted…
How to Re-Enter the Workforce After Stay-at-Home Parenting (Without Losing Your Mind)
Photo: NDAB Creativity (Shutterstock) Re-entering the work force after taking time off to take care of young children is no easy feat. Logistically speaking, there’s a resume gap, a potential…
Why You Should Save Your Cooking Water for Your House Plants
Photo: Taras Garkusha (Shutterstock) I am typically not good at caring for house plants. I currently have three indoor plants, all of which are “alive,” but they are not exactly…
Chores You Only Need to Do Once a Year (Thank God)
Photo: FotoDuets (Shutterstock) There are many annoying chores that need to be done daily: washing dishes, spraying and wiping down kitchen counters, picking toys up off the floor, sweeping. And…