The weather is heating up and summer is just around the corner, which means our bodies will be begging us for water. Although the convenience of tossing a few bottles of water in the cooler when heading out to the pool or beach is super easy, there are so many better for you and cheaper alternatives! Here are some reasons you should stop buying those pallets of bottled … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water
Tips for Creating a Healthy Life and Home
Are you always looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle? Isn't everybody? We've put together some healthy tips that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you create a happier, healthier life and home. For your Home: Save on Electricity Invest in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs can save three-quarters of the electricity used by incandescent bulbs, and … [Read more...] about Tips for Creating a Healthy Life and Home
The Best Way to Clean Your Fruits and Vegetables
Are you in the habit of washing fruits and vegetables you buy from grocery stores or farmers markets before eating them? It is easy to think of nature’s bounty as a pure source of good nutrition that can’t have any ill effect, but unfortunately, that's not the case. Think about the last time you went to the grocery store. Did you pick up a piece of fruit or vegetable, … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Clean Your Fruits and Vegetables
New Homeowner Hacks
Congratulations! Papers are signed, you’ve got the keys in your hand…. YOU’RE FINALLY A HOMEOWNER! So, what happens next? If you’ve never owned a home before, it might be a little overwhelming thinking about all the things that you need to do. That’s why we’re here to help! Here are a few things you should do before putting paint swatches on the walls … [Read more...] about New Homeowner Hacks
How to Make Clear Ice
Have you ever wondered why your ice at home is cloudy and the ice at restaurants is crystal clear? The short answer is that your home ice contains entrapped minerals and air that creates a cloudy appearance. However, much of the commercial ice you buy is made in a different way, which entraps air to keep your ice clear. Commercial businesses (restaurants, etc.) have … [Read more...] about How to Make Clear Ice
