In celebration of National Vodka Day (yes, it’s an actual celebrated holiday), we are pouring ourselves a glass of…cleaning power! While best-known for being an ingredient for great alcoholic beverages, the properties of vodka actually make it a wonderful...
One of the best things to do on a fall weekend is to spend time browsing and shopping one of the great flea markets here in NYC (click here for some of our favorites). Whether you’re a flea novice or veteran, knowing how to navigate your way through the...
Who doesn’t love a great cup of joe in the morning? That jolt of caffeine isn’t just good for helping us start our day (or giving us a jumpstart in the middle of our day), but those used grounds can be put to good use around your home. Here are 5 ways you can reuse...
Happy First Day of Fall! This is the time of year when everything seems to be bursting with color—especially homes. Do a quick Google search for “fall decorating ideas” and you will be hit with page after page of wonderful tips and advice. With its bold colors...
Discover the Amazing Ways You Can Use Mouthwash Yes, mouthwash is a great way to combat plaque and bad breath, but it can do so much more. Developed back in 1879, mouthwash was used as an antiseptic for surgical procedures; however, it was soon marketed for oral care...
Here Are 5 Things You Need to Move to the Fridge Quick, what foods do you have sitting on your countertop right now? A bowl of fruit? Condiments like ketchup that are used at every meal? You may be surprised to discover that foods you thought were always good at room...
Right now, more than 75% of U.S. homes have one common ingredient in the kitchen: peanut butter. While it is a great addition to any sandwich (click here for great ways to elevate the traditional PB&J), the properties of peanut butter actually make it a...
If you are headed back to college--either in a dorm or in an apartment--you may be finding yourself sharing some valuable space with others: Your Refrigerator. You may not really have had to put much thought into keeping a fridge cleaned and organized (thank you,...
Drying Herbs, Freezing Herbs & Preserving Herbs in Butter We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer will soon be coming to an end. There are so many things about summer we are going to miss, especially those fresh herbs we've been using for all of our...
If you thought your toothbrush was just for brushing your teeth, think again. This powerful little scrubbing tool is the perfect cleaning weapon for fighting the dirt and grime that tends to collect in small spaces (we’re talking to you, hairdryer vent!). Here are 5...
You love your stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, but during the summer months when your home is filled with a little more activity than usual, you may not be so fond of how those appliances are looking. While stainless steel tends to attract fingerprints,...
With an increase in outdoor activities and an increase in visitors, our towel usage tends to go up a bit during the summer months. Before you literally "throw in the towel" and give up on trying to have soft, fluffy goodness all summer long, try these tips: ...
Nothing is better than getting away for a week or two (or even a long weekend!), especially during the summer. While you may have created your packing list—and are checking it twice—we're already thinking about your return home. Extend the rest and relaxation...
Are you ready for a festive and fun Fourth of July weekend? If your weekend includes fireworks, we want to encourage you to plan now for the post-fun cleanup. Why? In 2014, an estimated 10,500 firework injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments...
With July 4th marking the unofficial middle of summer, summer camp season is in full swing. You probably have a list of items your little camper needs to bring (if you don’t click here for a great list from SheKnows) and are already wondering how everything will fit...
One of the best ways to spend a summer evening is to sit around the fire with your friends and family and make s’mores. S’mores are pretty much the unofficial food of summer and while the traditional graham cracker, chocolate and marshmallow version is tasty, we went...
Happy First Day of Summer! Along with welcoming those lazy days of summer, we also love welcoming back those summertime items that keep the season fun like pool toys, gardening tools and grills. Although we may only use these items for a limited amount of time, they...
While not an official federal holiday, today we celebrate National Flag Day. Established back in 1916 (and made official by an Act of Congress in 1949), June 14th commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States and U.S. citizens are encouraged to fly the...
Warmer weather brings with it fresher foods and soon your cutting boards will be getting a real workout. While you may be tempted to just use water and dishwashing soap, that combination could actually weaken wood fibers and may dulling your colors. Here are 3...
With the real heat of summer hitting most of us this weekend you might already be thinking about cranking up the AC. But, for those of us who don’t have air conditioning—or, are choosing to use it as little as possible—there are some creative ways to stay cool during...