The warmth this weekend seemed like a last gasp, so we decided to do a fall cleaning while we could still open the windows. This was a perfect opportunity to put our new microfiber cloths to the test. I know I’m a little late to this party. When I decided to stop using paper towels [...]

Boston Gal’s Open Wallet turned me onto Don’t Throw It Out: Recycle, Renew, and Reuse to Make Things Last. As embarrassed as I am to admit this about a book put out by the editors of Yankee Magazine, I’m actually really happy to have found it. It’s full of all kinds of tips on how [...]

One of my guiding principles in trying to become more “green” is to look for reusable options instead of disposable ones. This applies to so many things, but its latest incarnation is in my kitchen sink. For years I happily used disposable sponges to wash my dishes without thinking about it. Then I read about [...]