And in this poem love does sound like a battlefield, to borrow a phrase from Pat Benatar. I believe Sappho is telling us that she can't always control the way she feels, or what happens when she falls in love (or lust). Oscar Wilde said that he could resist everything but ...
Often the epicentre of home life, the best way to keep your space spick and span is to build small cleaning habits into your daily routine. Even the dreaded oven clean can be improved by putting a heat-resistant bowl of water inside the oven after each use. Just heat it at a high ...
Catnip can be mixed with silvervine, honeysuckle, peppermint, lavender, and valerian. Cats react differently to the plants, so consider a blend of catnip and another relaxing herb if your kitty doesn’t respond strongly to catnip alone Packaging The packaging of the catnip is also important, an...
If you’re looking to bust your stress levels through a new scent, this iteration from The Nue Co is the perfect way to achieve that. This so-called functional fragrance is an earthy, woody perfume that got its inspiration from forest bathing. Yes, that’s a thing! It is meant to conj...
that contain way too much alcohol. Yes, some men have been taught to “love the burn” and yes, alcohol can help clean and kill surface bacteria from a shaving cut. But far too many alcohol-based aftershave products do little or nothing to nourish the skin. Go alcohol free. Don’t ag...
Since we don't have these types of chambers in our Labs, we evaluate air fresheners — of which we've tested dozens through the years — the way consumers do: by using them in our day-to-day tasks. Carolyn Forte/Good Housekeeping In the Lab, we cook stinky foods, create foul-smellin...
Not a bad way to let loose, while learning something new. Cheers to that. Auckland Pride Festival 'Til 28 February | Auckland Image credit: Auckland Pride | Instagram Auckland Pride has returned with all the elegance and grace of a neon-glitter bomb. The fabulous month-long extravaganza,...
The pair made a bold, masculine scent that mixes leather and violet for any man looking to exude confidence and make a statement. Even though it’s over 30 years old, this scent still smells modern and new. The opening notes are very fruity but they quickly make way for woody heart ...
Droplets are individually wrapped in a thin, recyclable plastic casing to protect the integrity of the bath bomb and preserve the natural scents at home. They are Paraben and Sulfate Free, and are a natural and safe way to make bath time fun. ...
When it comes to plantingcommon garden flowers, there is really no wrong way of doing it—assuming all basic care needs are being met. There are a few tips to help in your flower-planting endeavors though! Plant in Clusters Particularly when landscaping an area around your home, planting you...