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• Cleaning Your Reusable Water Bottle

  Stephanie Tuba

  Posted on November 23 2018

  The title of this article might seem strange, but I promise: keep reading and you’ll learn something.

  Reusable plastic and stainless-steel water bottles have—rightfully so—become a trend over the past few years. With more and more Americans growing environmentally conscious, many of us are ditching the 24-pack of Aquafina for the more earth- and wallet-friendly reusable water bottle. Some people, however, often miss the convenience of single-use plastic and complain that reusable water bottles are annoying to hand clean*; and honestly, I used to agree until I got the hang of it.

• Tips for Staying Healthy During the Cold Season

  Stephanie Tuba

  Posted on November 21 2018

  Cold season is upon us, and with that comes the mountains of used tissues, the sound of sneezing echoing around your home and so, so many trips to the pharmacy. Whether or not you’re a student just looking for some relief, or a tired parent picking up after sick children, or just sick of being sick yourself, here’s a couple of cheap ways to keep yourself healthy as we head into the fall months.

• A Beginner's Guide to Hygge

  Stephanie Tuba

  Posted on November 19 2018

  The population of Denmark are the happiest people in the world, according to the World Happiness Report, in which it has been found to be the “happiest place to live” several times over. In part, it has been accredited to something called Hygge (which is pronounced hoo-gah). The word hygge cannot be directly translated, but derives from the Danish word for "wellbeing". However, hygge is more than a word to the Danes and the many other people who’ve more recently adopted it. It’s also a lifestyle, built around the principles of community and an appreciation for the simple pleasures in life.

• Common Lies About Illness That You've Probably Believed

  Stephanie Tuba

  Posted on October 29 2018

  No matter how hard we try, getting sick from time to time is unavoidable. Luckily, there are so many remedies and precautions available to most of us that can help us get better as quickly as possible. However, some of the common lies we’ve all heard about curing our sicknesses are totally false! Others are even causing more harm than good! 

• How to Make a House a Home

  Stephanie Tuba

  Posted on October 22 2018

  Often, decorating where we’re living can feel like an unnecessary luxury. It can be expensive and time consuming. Sometimes we’re not even sure how long we are going to be staying and it can seem pointless. For the less aesthetically focused of us, it just feels overwhelming even working out where to start. However, taking time to make your living space comfortable and homely is an important act of self-care.