Introduction Searching for zero waste bathroom swaps usually starts with a moment of realization. For me, it happened on a Tuesday night while I was taking a shower. I looked at the ledge of my bathtub and counted. One shampoo bottle, one conditioner, a face wash, a body wash, a plastic razor, and a tub…
Introduction Learning how to stop cats from scratching furniture usually begins the moment you hear that distinct rip-rip-rip sound coming from your living room. I remember buying a beautiful mid-century modern armchair in velvet teal. It was the centerpiece of my apartment. Three days after bringing it home, my tabby cat, Luna, decided it was…
Introduction Trying Intermittent Fasting 16/8 for the first time feels like breaking a sacred law of existence. We have been told since kindergarten that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” We are terrified of the idea of hunger. I used to be the person who kept granola bars in my car, my…
Introduction Learning how to find cheap flights to anywhere is less about luck and more about understanding the complex algorithm of airline pricing. I still remember the adrenaline rush of booking my first “mistake fare.” It was a Tuesday morning, and I was scrolling through Twitter when I saw a notification: Roundtrip tickets from New…
Introduction Searching for small balcony makeover ideas on a budget usually stems from a specific frustration: staring at a sad, dusty slab of concrete that is currently serving as a graveyard for dead plants and a rusty drying rack. I have been there. My first apartment balcony was a depressing 4×8 foot space overlooking a…
Introduction Learning how to start composting in an apartment can feel like inviting a science experiment gone wrong into your living room. The first time I tried to compost in my 500-square-foot studio apartment, it was a disaster. I threw some banana peels and apple cores into a plastic bucket under my sink and forgot…
Introduction Learning how to cure dog separation anxiety is often the hardest challenge a pet owner will ever face, testing your patience and your love for your furry friend. I will never forget the day I came home from a short grocery trip to find my living room covered in white “snow.” Upon closer inspection,…
Introduction Using walking for weight loss strategies sounds almost too good to be true, like a scam you would see on a late-night infomercial. We are conditioned to believe that fitness requires suffering. We think that if we aren’t dripping sweat, gasping for air on a treadmill, or lifting weights that make our muscles scream,…
Introduction If you are looking for the most comprehensive solo travel guide for beginners, you are likely standing on the edge of a decision that will completely change your life. I still remember the moment I booked my first one-way ticket to Southeast Asia. My hands were shaking. My friends thought I was crazy, and…
Introduction Learning how to soundproof a room cheaply is often the only thing standing between you and a good night’s sleep, especially if you live in a busy city or have noisy roommates. I still remember my first apartment in downtown Chicago. It was charming, affordable, and located directly next to the elevated train tracks….
