Update: The original version of this post (from 12/9/18) featured these earring lifters as my preferred solution to droopy earrings. While I still think those are effective, I have since discovered a new solution that I like even better! This post has been updated to reflect my current preferences. As you are probably aware ... Continue Reading
“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – Part Seventeen
Here on my blog, I strive to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little bit easier. But sometimes, the tips that I want to share aren’t something I can write a whole blog post about! And since I simply cannot waste a good idea, I tuck them away to use at a later date. Today I’ll be sharing ... Continue Reading
9 Food Safety Mistakes That Will Make Someone Sick
Foodborne illness, while preventable, is extremely common here in the U.S. The CDC estimates that 1 in 6 Americans get sick from contaminated foods each year, resulting in around 3,000 deaths. The biggest culprits of foodborne illness being salmonella, e. coli, listeria and campylobacter. While some symptoms of foodborne ... Continue Reading
7 Sneaky Methods That Make You Overspend At Warehouse Stores
Shopping at warehouse stores like Costco and Sam’s Club can be a great way to save money on the things you need. But warehouse stores are also full of potential money traps, and these can quickly turn a thrifty shopping trip into a budget buster! In today’s post, we’ll be exploring 7 common “money traps” at warehouse stores. ... Continue Reading
13 Brilliant Command Hook Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier
While Command hooks are popular among renters and students who want to decorate without sacrificing their security deposit, there are so many other situations where they can come in handy! In fact, you can use removable hooks to organize, decorate, and generally spruce up every room in your home! In today's blog post, I'll be ... Continue Reading
This Is The Easiest Thing You Can Do To Stay Healthy This Winter
Ever wonder why cold and flu outbreaks are so common during the winter? One reason is that colder temperatures mean drier air, and in addition to drying out your skin, dry winter air can dry out your nasal passages too! Without their usual amount of moisture, your nasal passages can’t trap and flush out bacteria as ... Continue Reading
9 Weird And Wonderful Things You Can Do With Your Coffee Maker
Throughout my 9 years as a blogger (so far!), one of my goals has been to discover and share creative uses for everyday household items. Because making the most out of the things you already have is not only good for your budget, it’s good for the planet too! Some of my past explorations of household items have included ... Continue Reading
This One Organizing Mistake Is Wasting Your Time
In my opinion, there aren’t many “mistakes” you can make when it comes to organizing. No one method of organizing will work equally well for everyone, because no two homes are exactly the same! But there is at least one organizational blunder that I would label as a “mistake,” if only because it seems to defy common sense! ... Continue Reading
The 3 Secrets You Need To Know To Make The Best Baked Potatoes
A great baked potato can be truly sublime, but making a great baked potato isn’t always easy. If you’re not careful, your baked potatoes can turn out undercooked, overcooked, starchy, gummy, dense, or worse! But lately I’ve been craving a really good baked potato, one that’s impossibly fluffy on the inside and deliciously ... Continue Reading
This Is The Best Natural Solution To My Arthritis Pain
Over the past few years, the once-mild case of arthritis I have in my hands that has been bothering me more and more. (Oh, the joys of getting older!) The occasional pain reliever used to keep the ache in check, but once it started bothering me more consistently, I didn’t want to rely entirely on medication to manage the ... Continue Reading
Just Say No To New Year’s Resolutions And Do This Instead
A new year feels like a clean slate, so it’s no wonder that it gets people thinking about the future! New Year’s resolutions are one of the more popular forms of personal goal-setting, even if most of them won’t last past January! New Year’s resolutions came up in conversation during one of our recent OGT Team meetings. Our ... Continue Reading
How To Make Your Own Lush-Inspired Bath Bombs
I love bath bombs. The combination of incredible scents, soothing fizz, and beautifully soft skin is hard to beat, but it’s often an expensive luxury. Just one Lush bath bomb can cost $7.95, and their ‘Giant Bombshells’ cost $15.95! If you want all the relaxation and feel-good factor of a bath bomb, but would prefer to do it ... Continue Reading
This Is The One Thing I Can’t Sleep Without
Sleep has never come easily to me, and that makes it hard to get the amount of sleep I probably should be getting. So I’m always on the lookout for solutions that can help me fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer! Currently, my sleep routine centers around two things: using Slumber blend (either on my feet or in my ... Continue Reading
7 Things You’ll Want To Stock Up On In January
January is here, which means it’s time for another installment in my monthly “stock up” series! As always, we’ll be exploring the sales, deals, and discounts coming up this month that will provide excellent opportunities to stock up on the stuff you need for less! So without any further ado, here are seven of the best things ... Continue Reading