Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

You wonder how much of what you toss in the recycling bin actually ends up in a new plastic product. Especially since you see those photos of beaches and streams clogged by plastic bottles and a myriad of other items..

One of the easiest ways to make a noticeable difference in your home office setup is to change tech that you use the most: your keyboard and mouse. A new keyboard or mouse can improve your work or gaming experience..

Despite the COVID-19 risk, you might still need to leave your home to go grocery shopping every week. And each time you go, you’re a little nervous you’ll come into contact with the virus. You’re starting to wonder if you..

You probably know someone who works in a hospital. Healthcare employs nearly 16 million people in the United States. Nurses, doctors, doctor’s assistants, EMTs, not to mention administration, janitorial staff, and food workers…everyone knows someone who devotes their life to..

If your idea of sheltering in place includes strumming your guitar, playing the piano, or just practicing your vocal range, you may want to start creating your own music at home. Or, if you don’t play an instrument but love..

At this point, you might be into a month of COVID-19 lockdown. You’re holding steady and taking it in stride. But the cooking might be getting to you. When you prepare three meals a day, every day, it can take..

Shelter-in-place mandates are rough, especially on the weekends. If COVID-19 suddenly handed you the free time of your dreams, three weeks in, you may be running out of things to do. And you’re not alone if the Animal Crossing Craze..

With seasonal allergies, you suffer every time the season changes. So when the trees flower at the end of March, all you can think about is your runny nose and the pain in your sinuses, not nature’s beauty. You dig..

The latest crowdfunding campaigns aside, COVID-19 is keeping everyone at home. Schools are closed, businesses have shut, and once-bustling commercial areas are so desolate, goat herds are taking over. Seriously. With humans sheltered in place, goats are wandering the streets..

Like a chef’s mise en place, your work desk setup is crucial to your day’s success. You want all of your essential items: headphones, smartphones, beverages, etc. within easy reach. But you don’t want too much stuff lying around—that might..

In theory, grilling should be the simplest method of cooking. What could be more straightforward than placing your steak over a fire? In reality, there are some obstacles to overcome. Perhaps the most annoying is the task of getting your..

With so much illness all over the globe, it’s more important than ever to keep your bathroom sparkly clean. For obvious reasons, the bathroom is a germ hot-spot, and you’ll want to blast those little buggers before they infect you..