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Ceramic Pan

Ceramic, copper or non-stick: which pans should I get?

With terms like “carcinogens” and “PFOA” flying around every time someone brings up non-stick cookware, a simple task like buying a new set of pots and pans can become a daunting, even frightening, task. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re properly informed about each type of material and… Read more

Spice Rack

5 tricks you can try to organize your kitchen in a usable way

Even if you love to cook, you probably dread entering your kitchen when it’s in total disarray. Spices tumble out when you open a cabinet, pots and pans clank as you search for a particular lid, bags of vegetables sit in precarious looking stacks in the freezer—you’ve probably been here… Read more

child passing gift to dad

6 Gift ideas for the dads in your life

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, so it’s time to start thinking about gifts for Dad. While it’s safe to say he’d appreciate just about anything from his kids, it’s important to think about getting the right gift early on so you’re not rushing to get one closer to the… Read more

women holding baby sea turtle

5 Ways to take a volunteer vacation

Relaxing for a week in an exotic location sounds pretty great, but what if you want to get more out of your trip? A volunteer vacation might be the answer. Voluntourism, as it’s known, is growing in popularity as more and more organizations have sprung up to pair volunteers with… Read more