It’s funny how you never think much about your air conditioner—until it stops working. That’s exactly what happened to me on a sweltering Sunday in Cooper City. Of all days, my AC chose the worst possible time to give out. It was hot, humid, and I was completely unprepared. The unit had been making…
I used to fill my home with store-bought cleaning supplies and personal care products, never thinking twice about what was inside them. But once I started looking at the ingredients, I realized how many contained harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, and preservatives that I couldn’t even pronounce. That’s when I decided to make my own…
I used to think that growing my own food required a huge backyard, a greenhouse, or some kind of farm-level expertise. But the more I looked into it, the more I realized that you can grow fresh, healthy food almost anywhere—even in small apartments, on balconies, or in tiny backyards. Over the years, I’ve…
I used to think that more was better. More clothes, more gadgets, more decorations, more everything. My shelves were overflowing, my closet was packed, and every surface in my home seemed to collect random items I barely used. But despite being surrounded by all this “stuff,” I felt weighed down. My mind felt just…