We read recently that the pollen levels for this spring are expected to be among the highest in recent year. This is a result of decades of increasing pollen counts nationwide over the past 25 years. The heavy precipitation this past winter only exacerbated the…
Better Homes and Gardens magazine recently interviewed people who clean for a living to share their secrets and shortcuts for doing it as painlessly as possible. For starters, they say to clean a room from top to bottom, left to right. That way you won’t…
Cashmere is my favorite thing to wear in winter. It’s thin but warm so it doesn’t feel bulky under a coat. No to mention it’s so so soft. But cashmere is not just a winter type fabric. There are featherweight cashmere T-shirts, tank tops, and…
Soon it WILL feel like Spring. We just KNOW it. And when it does, we’re ready to try some of these wearable trends for Spring and Summer. Floral Nothing says “It’s Spring” like flowers. Wear it with limited accessories like just a great pair of…
Is your closet or garage becoming a catch all for unused items? Who’s ready to dig into that closet and garage and start cleaning house? I am! Even if you are holding on to “old” appliances and gadgets that you feel aren’t garage sale worthy,…
Believe it or not, it doesn’t cost a lot of money to be “green”. In fact you could save money. Here’s 15 money saving ways to preserve the environment, in no particular order*. Choose reusable shopping bags instead of plastic. I’ve gotten so many of these…
Yippee! It’s finally spring! Just the other day, when the weather was a bit warm, I started going through my closet. To save space and help me see exactly what I have in my closet each season, I store my out of season clothing in…
It’s wonderful that individuals and companies are using the word “green” to describe their practices but what exactly does “green” mean? And what about “organic”, “natural”, “Eco-friendly”, etc.? Here’s a cheat sheet on what these “green” terms mean. There are other words for “going green”…
If you’re lucky enough to have the time to plan out when you’d like to purchase a new household appliance, you can find great deals by shopping a specific time of the year. According to moneycrashers.com, there are certain times of the year that are…
Did you know wool is considered a luxury fiber? Some “wool” garments are made with synthetic substitutions, and they are still great products, but most wool garments are not “cheap”. It’s an investment piece and therefore should be treated with care when cleaning and storing.…