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This Year Give a Gift That Lasts
By Sheila Anthony The holidays are upon us and the scramble for gifts is on. But instead of giving presents loved ones will grow out of or lose interest in or (gasp!) regift, how about selecting a useful, well-made gift...
Fabulously Fizzy Mocktail Recipes to Try for Your Next Party
By Sheila Anthony The holiday party season is fast approaching, and you’re eager to host a shindig or two because, well, 2020. But keep in mind that not everyone enjoys alcoholic beverages. And even those who do might appreciate a...
Which Water Filtration Method Is Best if You Rent Your Home?
By Sheila Anthony Thinking of adding a layer of security to your tap water by putting in a reverse osmosis under-sink filtration system? Good luck if you rent. Few landlords will agree to the drilling of holes into pipes and...
5 Delicious Iced Tea Recipes from Around the World
By Sheila Anthony We traveled the World Wide Web and found these amazing iced tea recipes for you to make and savor during the last (and frequently hottest) days of summer. Enjoy! Ginger-Lemongrass Iced Tea, Sierra Leone Adapted from Recipes from...
5 Easy Sewing Projects That Don't Involve Sewing Masks
By Sheila Anthony During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, you may have stepped up to the public-service plate, purchased a sewing machine or got your own out of storage, and cranked out dozens of masks. But with many masks now in...
5 Nontoxic Ways to Kill Weeds, Plus a Bonus
By Sheila Anthony Sure, you could just yank them up by hand, but that can be time-consuming, not to mention back-breaking, so here are some great “lazy gardener” alternatives for whacking your pesky weeds. One: Grab the Saltshaker Just a...
How to Keep Your Bathroom Fresher, Longer
Bathrooms often have the notorious reputation of being the dirtiest rooms in our homes. And we all dread bathroom cleaning day when we have to scrub our toilet and shower to keep nasty germs and mold from appearing.
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How to Make a Compost
Composting involves taking food scraps and other organic waste and turning them into sustainable material to add to the soil to help plants grow. Rather than spending a lot of money on soil and mulch to start your garden out strong, making your own compost is a more sustainable option that will make your life easier and help the planet thrive. It's an environmental win-win!
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