On March 11, 2024, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr.Tedros Ghebreyesus, declared COVID-19 a global pandemic (via WHO). In the months since, the entire world has been taken on a rollercoaster ride of stay-at-home orders, quarantine and…
Physical hygiene is something most of us are all too familiar with. But what about mental hygiene? Just like there are ways to keep our physical health in tip-top shape, there are ways to keep our mental health functioning properly,…
Your mental health plays a role in your overall well being and can drastically impact your ability to function effectively from day to day. In fact, when your mood isn’t right, it can throw off the tone and feel of…
There are various things to know before you plant lavender, including what plants you might want to grow beside it to help it survive and thrive in your garden. One of these, Sage, is a companion plant that your lavender will surely love…
Sleep deficiency has been declared a global public health epidemic (via Healthcare). According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 50 to 70 million Americans have trouble sleeping, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in three adults…
Refrigerator odors have long been banished by a simple orange box. Ask your mom, grandpa, cousin, best friend, or neighbor — there’s a good chance they will all advise you to keep baking soda in your fridge to keep the…
Alternatives to traditional turf grass lawns are gaining popularity. More natural, eco-friendly ground covers, like clover, require less work and resources — including fertilizer — to stay green and lush from spring through fall. In fact, clover is a nitrogen-fixer, which…
For those who missed the opportunity to plant fall bulbs for spring blooms, there may still be time to remedy the situation and have flowers in your garden this year. While many spring-blooming bulbs do best when planted in autumn…
When you grow your own tomatoes, you’ll have access to a variety of delicious and unique heirloom varieties that you won’t find in the grocery store. If you plan on saving tomato seeds from these heirlooms for future planting, there…
It isn’t uncommon throughout the United States to see raccoons rummaging through trash or mooching off of fresh produce in a home garden. While their masked and cuddly appearance may be cute from afar, raccoons pose a serious threat to…