By Katie Holdefehr We're all for DIY cleaning solutions and at-home stain removal methods, but there are some things that are simply better left to the professionals. When it comes to fragile antiques you don't want to rui
By Kelsey Mulvey Picture this: Your home is finally tidied up to perfection. All your loose papers and mail are meticulously organized and stored. Your laundry has been folded to perfection, with not even a stray sock in s
By Maggie Seaver Emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable qualities you can have, both at work and in life. But what exactly is it, and how is it different from general intelligence, or IQ? "Emotional intelligen
By Brittany Loggins 'Tis the season—for canceling plans. January, February, and March are hard months for a number of reasons. It’s cold, you’re still short on cash after the holidays, and you’re probably craving sunlight
By Katie Holdefehr If you're used to doing all of the household cleaning yourself, even the idea of hiring a professional cleaning service may be met with some resistance. For some, calling in the pros may feel like a def
By Katie Holdefehr If you're tossing and turning all night long, have trouble falling asleep, or keep waking up earlier than you'd like, stress and screen time could be to blame—but your bedroom decor may also be playing a
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By Katie Holdefehr Like any big appliance, washing machines and dryers are a serious financial investment—one that's typically considered well worth it considering the time they save us and how much cleaner they make our
By Betty Gold Between following proper protocol for social distancing (miss you, mom and dad!), helping kids with home schooling, coping with financial concerns caused by the COVID-19 crisis, and solving the ultimate quand
After listening to all the graduation songs, unwrapping your college graduation gifts, and finally graduating college, you’ll hear a few pieces of advice: “The world is your oyster!” “Seize the day!” “These are the best ye
By Wendy Rose Gould Working out at home has plenty of perks: no commute, a bevy of online workouts to choose from, and a couch to throw yourself on after you sweat it out. Of course, there are some notable drawbacks, espec
By Katie Holdefehr During the current coronavirus crisis, many of us have come to see cleaning our homes in a whole new light. While we've always strived for homes that feel clean, calm, and organized, we've suddenly doubl
By Betty Gold Every year, the United States throws away nearly 40 percent of its food. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, that adds up to more than $160 billion wasted per year. There's nothing worse
By Kelsey Ogletree Phrases like “anti-inflammatory lifestyle” are buzzy these days, but they’re not completely accurate. The truth is, trying to rid your body of all inflammation is actually impossible—you have to start b
By Kristine Gill Now that the hoarding phase of stocking up on toilet paper is over, and the realities of physical and social distancing and the coronavirus pandemic are really setting in, you might be wondering whether it
By Katie Holdefehr Over the past few weeks, it's likely most of us have seen photos of—or witnessed in person—empty grocery store shelves that just a couple months ago were stocked with a seemingly endless supply of toile
By Brittany Loggins During times of extreme stress and unknowns, it can be hard to know how to calm anxious thoughts. Especially if you’re self-quarantining due to COVID-19, you’ve probably found yourself reading a lot of
By Lisa Milbrand There was a lot of hype about the benefits of coronavirus social distancing. In addition to helping flatten the curve and avoid overwhelming our health care system, we’d have more quality time with our fam