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“I was served lemons, but I made lemonade.” – Hattie White, Jay Z’s grandmother Lemonade, often invoked in trite motivational quotes and now evocative of Beyonce’s chart-topping album, is a drink we humans have enjoyed for some 1,000 years. But apart from making a refreshing drink on a hot day, lemon juice can be used for an array of different uses. From whitening your nails to sprucing up your glassware, lemonade is a DIY enthusiast’s dream. Here are ten creative ways you can reimagine lemonade (without the sugar and excess water) in your apartment. 1. Whiten your teeth The citric acid in […]

Can you think of a time you accepted something you heard as truth, only to find out months or years later it’s not true at all? Just about all of us can. And when it comes to the world of diet and nutrition, even conventional wisdom isn’t always sound. Here are some widely circulated nutrition “rules” that have been thoroughly debunked. Spread the word. 1. Carbs make you fat According to the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines, 45 to 65 percent of our caloric intake should come from carbohydrates. Unfortunately, this does not mean you should gorge on bread, pasta, and cake at […]

Even if you don’t drink coffee, a coffee table is an essential furnishing for any living room. If you don’t have one or are not keen on the coffee table you have, it’s time to change that. An online browsing session or furniture store visit is likely to take care of this problem. But if you’re crafty and have a few free hours in the near future, you can make one yourself. Here are some simple and creative DIY coffee table ideas to inspire you. Repurposed Suitcase Coffee Table If you’re into the hipster aesthetic, this DIY coffee table idea […]

Everyone can benefit from having a health guru. But it can get overwhelming with so much literature available about healthy eating and maintaining a fitness regimen. Well, we’re here to help narrow down the search for information that’s both accurate and pertinent to your everyday life. While this list is far from complete, here are some health blogs you can count on for well-researched, well-written content and healthy living inspiration. A post shared by Katie Oberwager (@24carrotlife) on Apr 18, 2017 at 7:01pm PDT 24 Carrot Life Katie started this food-centric health blog four years ago to show readers that […]

Indecision hinders productivity, creates unnecessary stress, and keeps people from getting the most out of life. If you’re someone who often struggles to decide what to wear, where to eat, or how to spend a free hour of your time, you’ve come to the right place. Here are five tips to help you make confident decisions more quickly. Identify decisions you need to make There are simple decisions and there are complex decisions. When a problem requires you to choose between a single set of choices or options, the decision you make is a simple one. When making one decision […]

Living in the information age comes with a host of advantages, but it certainly has its drawbacks as well. Technology addiction is real, affecting people with few other addictive tendencies. Not all of today’s greatest distractions are tech-related, but working on eliminating technological distractions is a great start to leading a more focused life. Here are tips for keeping technological and other distractions from getting in the way of your productivity and well-being. Clear your desk Anything in sight can potentially claim some of your attention. Remove physical clutter from your life, and you should find it easier to focus. Clear […]

Living in an apartment has its conveniences and living in small spaces can be attractive to some. However, a few might struggle with being able to keep all of their stuff inside their apartment comfortably. For those with a lot of stuff, it takes a lot of organization and some planning to make sure that all of their things fit in their space just right. If you’ve been trying to figure out how to keep all of your possessions and keep the cozy apartment you have or move to a smaller one in a new neighborhood, here is what you can […]

Most apartment dwellers would prefer to live in a tidy space than a cluttered one. But impulse purchases, sentimental attachment, and the chance you’ll need or want to use an item after discarding it keep many of us living with more than we need. If you’d like to simplify your life, take these steps toward a more minimalist lifestyle. Brush up on minimalist philosophy One definition for minimalism is the removal of material possessions that distract you from focusing on the handful of things you value most in life. To better familiarize yourself with the concept of minimalism and how to approach […]

A chef’s knife may well be the most important and useful tool in your kitchen. Some culinary experts like Anthony Bourdain even recommend throwing out your entire knife block in favor of a single sharp, effective chef’s knife. Efficient, versatile, and easy to use, these high-quality knives save cooks loads of time and energy on food prep. But in order to maintain the sharpness that makes slicing and dicing with a chef’s knife effortless, the knife must be properly cared for. Use correctly Proper cutting is key to keeping a knife’s blade sharp. Sliding a knife through ingredients you’re chopping or dicing is […]

Functional and pleasing to the eyes, floating shelves are an ideal storage solution when space is at a premium. A range of styles, materials, and colors makes it easy to find a floating shelf that matches your decor. If you’re looking to add storage or display space to your apartment but don’t want to take on a major DIY project, here are ten ready-to-mount shelves you might like. 1. Bamboo Three-Tier Floating Shelves Lipper International’s three-tier bamboo shelves don’t even require wall mounting. The bamboo product sits comfortably on kitchen counters and other level spaces, and can add a cabinet’s worth […]