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When it comes to eco-friendly housecleaning, white vinegar is like a magic potion, capable of cleaning everything from your washing machine to your mirrors. It's also the perfect solution to cleaning your coffee pot. Since you use your coffee pot often — maybe every day — and always for the same thing, it's easy to overlook cleaning it, but ideally, you should flush it out about once a Read more
This photo, from David Giles's portfolio, is breathtakingly pretty. From the baby blue cooking range to the precious mama and babe, it just speaks of domestic bliss. But my favorite idea from the photo is, by far, the idea of using old enamel coffee pots to display fresh cut flowers. Enamel cookware is pretty enough on its own, but contrasted with some bright flowers, it looks even better. You Read more
While away last week, I found myself in a pinch. The kids were suds up in the hotel tub, but I hadn't packed the pitcher I normally use to rinse them off. After a quick look at my options — a ceramic mug, a wastebasket, and an ice bucket, I grabbed the 4-cup coffee pot and got to pouring. It worked like a charm. Read more
Whether it's an aunt or an uncle, seems like everyone has a coffee addict on their holiday shopping list. My coffee addict doesn't actually need any other gadgets — although the Bravi Home Coffee Bean Roaster would probably be well received — so I'm opting for a monthly coffee subscription from Blue Bottle Coffee Co. If your coffee addict has enough java to last a lifetime, treat him or her Read more
Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more
Your morning cup of coffee may be sacred, but every once in a while, it's good to shake things up and get creative. Cream and sugar are always going to be there for you, so why not try something new? Spice up your coffee (or spike it up) with interesting additions and mix-ins. Try adding spices to the coffee grounds before brewing. Cinnamon and nutmeg are common additions. If you're looking Read more
For me, yellow is one of those colors that epitomizes Spring. Maybe it's the added daylight that has me reaching for this sunny hue, but I always find myself gravitating toward this color in early Spring. One of my favorite ways to instantly brighten a space is to introduce yellow. Whether it's a countertop staple or a tabletop accessory, you'd be surprised at how uplifting a pop of this cheery Read more
The days of measuring out coffee grounds into a paper filter may be coming to an end, especially now that Starbucks is hopping on the single-serving coffeemaker bandwagon. While there are many conveniences of dropping a coffee pod into a machine and simply pressing a button, some of the romance associated with the morning cup of coffee has gone by the wayside. That said, we love our office Read more
If you're prone to sitting down most of the day at work, chances are you're often in need of a break. Here are five ways to keep your body feeling healthy and happy during those eight hours in your chair. Rest your eyes: Those pupils need a rest. Reduce eye strain by closing your eyes or looking away from your screen for a few seconds every 15 minutes. Here are more tips for keeping your eyes Read more
