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Stock Up on These Foods with Exceptionally Long Shelf-Lives to Reduce Food Waste

Interested in saving money by buying in bulk, but nervous about your ability to consume large amounts of foods before the expiration date  rears its ugly head? I get it. Stocking up on staple...

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How to Throw a Trash-Free Barbecue

We all know that barbecues produce a whole lot of garbage — a lot of laughter, connection, and full bellies, of course, but a lot of garbage all the same. Seeing those stacks of paper plates, plastic...

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Here’s How to Put Together a Zero Waste Office

The office can quickly become the most wasteful room in the house. Known for piles upon piles of paperwork, countless single-use items, and energy-sucking electronic devices, it is so common for the...

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How to Save Time Every Day Without Even Trying

Do you feel like you never have enough time? There might be more minutes in the day than you realize, just waiting for you to reclaim them. Here are nine simple tips to save time every day without even...

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Do Infections Really Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks?

We all know that infections are linked to a whole host of problems, a few of which include: sinus congestion, skin conditions, breathing disorders, sneezing and sniffling. But, few people ever think...

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Okay, Are Crunches Actually Bad for Us?

If you want to start focusing on your core strength (which, let’s be honest, we all should) and you start doing some exercise research, you begin to encounter two camps: diehard crunchers and avid...

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Instagram Is a Breeding Ground for Bad Health Advice

Figuring out how to be healthy is more confusing now than ever before, thanks to social media. Before you trust anything you read about wellness on your feed, think again. Social media platforms are...

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Benefits of Marjoram for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Given the role that oxidant free radicals are thought to play in aging and disease, one reason fruits and vegetables may be so good for us is that they contain antioxidant compounds. As you can see at...

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Top 5 Nutrients that Boost Metabolism

Most of us have spent at least some time lately thinking about losing those few extra pounds we put on over the holidays. We know we need to eat healthy and exercise, but what if we could add some...

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How to Grow Your Own Bay Leaf Laurel

If you enjoy growing fresh herbs, growing your own bay leaf laurel plant will add an exotic flair to your indoor or outdoor garden. Bay leaves have been used for cooking and medicine for thousands of...

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My 8 Favorite Kitchen Tools Still Going Strong After Decades of Use

These allies in cooking and baking were made to endure, rather than self-destruct. When Katherine wrote an ode to her trusty Le Creuset pot, it got me thinking about some of my beloved kitchen items...

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15 of the Friendliest Cat Breeds

Cats often are labeled as aloof and uncaring, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Still, some breeds tend to have a more friendly disposition than others. Based on VetStreet’s ratings for...

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How to Overcome a Fitness Plateau

Staying motivated to exercise is a difficult feat for many people. And it becomes even more frustrating when you hit a fitness plateau — a point at which you don’t seem to be making any progress in...

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Would You Try the 10×10 Fashion Challenge?

Ten items of clothing for ten days… “Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity. Everybody’s buying far too many clothes.” These words, spoken by British fashion icon Vivienne...

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Why Do We Dream (and Does It Really Mean Anything)?

Why we need sleep is pretty obvious. The brain needs (and deserves) time to shut down and reset in order to function at its highest. But have you ever wondered why we dream? What role do they play in...

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Can Decluttering Really Make You Happier?

Is it true decluttering your home can “spark joy” in your life, or is that just what Marie Kondo wants you to believe? Well, research has shown clutter can have several effects on a person, both...

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A Guide to AirBnb For the Holidays

AirBnb is known for being the go-to service for booking places to stay during vacations and staycations, especially for the upcoming holiday season. While AirBnbs offering a competitive alternative to...

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How to Fly Without Creating an Ounce of Trash

Air travel and eco-conscious living are two things not often discussed together. It’s next to impossible to justify the vast amounts of fuel burned when flying and the airline industry is notorious for...

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7 Unhealthy Kitchen Habits to Break Immediately

You might not even realize you’re cutting a few sanitation corners in the kitchen. But sometimes it’s the little things — as in disease-causing pathogens — that have major consequences. Here are seven...

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Is Cancer Actually Caused by Bacterial Infections?

The search for causes and cures for cancer continues as millions of people await findings for hope and possible new treatment options. While the topic has been considered before, new research further...

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