Although cooking traditions have been passed down from generation to generation, some things have changed. New kitchen utensils and appliances make their way onto the market, promising to enhance the time-old traditions of our ancestors. One simple yet invaluable invention is the strainer. While handy and versatile, using them can have downsides. Alternatively, a TikTok...
I am not an organized baker. While cooking tutorials use pre-measured ingredients in cute little glass bowls, I’m running around the kitchen trying to find vanilla extract for half-mixed brownie batter. Finding the right cooking substitutions can be even harder. Sometimes, I use my “put away” method, usually for time-sensitive recipes. I take out all of...
For many, the notion of traveling after retirement is a luxury and a dream. However, many elderly couples are living that dream. One, in particular, has been living on a cruise ship because it’s seemingly less expensive than alternative methods of housing. Living on a Cruise Ship is cost-effective In today’s economy, post pandemic and...
Mold is a common problem for buildings and homes, but it’s never welcome. It tends to grow in damp places, which is why it can crop up in bathrooms, under sinks, or when there is a leak or flooding. It could also appear on carpets, dust, ceiling tiles, and drywall. Even worse, exposure to mold...
As the population has grown, so too has the desire to make life easier. Thanks to the innovation of people throughout generations, technology has made some incredible strides to accomplish a life of leisure and ease. For example, once grueling household chores like laundry have been made easier by inventions such as the laundry machine,...
When it comes to unhealthy cereals, there’s room for improvement, and it’s vital. Consuming a breakfast rich in protein can be the secret to weight loss. And it isn’t just talk; scientific evidence supports it. The National Weight Control Registry did a study that revealed that 78% of individuals who lost over 30 pounds and...
What kind of washing machine do you have in your home? Do you have an old fashioned top loader, a high-efficiency (HE) top loader, or a front load washer? In the last decade, the front load washers have been touted as superior washing machines. Recently, however, their popularity has declined somewhat. Before you purchase your...
As kids, teens, adults, and even during our twilight years, skin problems can be present and persistent. As we get older, skin tags and lines may show up. We must have had some kind of encounter with acne that has driven all of us crazy too. Besides that, a mole or wart on a part...
Many people don’t like spiders, to put it mildly. The spotting of a spider can cause chaos as everyone tries to kill it. But put down the shoe and bug spray for a moment. Entomologists advise people to never kill a spider in their home because these creatures are “an important part of nature and...
If you are European or you have spent time traveling in Europe, then you probably know Aldi. Like any grocery store, however, some items are a steal-of-a-deal, and others that go for more than they’re worth. We’ve done some of the work for you so that you can know what to look for and what...
In the United States, the average number of people occupying a home has dropped significantly, from 3.42 in 1947 to 2.53 in 2016. [1] But even though the average size of the household has been steadily declining, the average size of the home has been increasing. In 1971, an average newly built home was approximately...
We’ve all heard the concept of dressing for your body type. However, when you really think about it, dressing for your body type feeds into the belief that looking slim and fitting into societal ideals is more important than wearing clothes you personally like, connect with, and have fun with. Dressing for your body type...
