We can’t all have high ceilings, an epic view, or a private studio, but creativity architect Donald M. Rattner’s book, My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, has some dynamite ideas for generating inspo in whatever space you’ve got. Luckily for nerds like me, it’s all scientifically explained, […]
It’s Just Stuff: Get rid of clutter with these 6 tips
I have a box of clothes and books in the back of my Honda CRV that’s ready to be dropped at the Goodwill donation center. The clothes are clean, folded, and could go straight to a hanger. Because I hate the idea of clothes filling up landfills, I made my best effort with them so […]
Kids need fiber: How to get them to eat veggies
Please don’t hate me when I tell you this, but I have a nine-year-old who eats her vegetables. Not just leaves of iceberg lettuce, either—we’re talking fennel, whole tomatoes, celery leaves, cilantro, beets, golden carrots, cabbage, fava beans, leeks. She’s kind of a monster. It’s pretty great considering I was never really a serious vegetables […]
Twice as Good: Sauces That’ll Make You Love Your Own Cooking
I get tired of my own cooking sometimes. At those times, even the crispy, salty, lemony roasted chicken I just pulled out of the oven seems boring. The pan-seared grass-fed skirt steak looks unfinished and slightly unappetizing. My vegetables taste too vegetable-y. My meal needs just a ‘little something’ to make it taste lighter, brighter, […]
Go Ahead, Do Nothing: It’s Okay
My brain is not a steel trap. I am not good at remembering things. When a new task or idea strikes, I write it down immediately in my notebook so it isn’t lost forever. Maybe that’s why I’m a planning freak. My bullet journal is sacred to me, and I feel more productive, optimized, and […]
Be a Boss: 3 ways to get some back-to-work sparkle
I’ve suddenly found myself in a strange new work situation—WFH. Working from home. Maybe you’re in the same situation. Maybe you’re laid off, waiting for a re-hire. Or maybe you’re just thinking about looking for a new job. I think I miss going to work at the library. I’m pretty sure I liked my job […]