How one Frugalbits warrior waged a holey war against an empire of evil casemaking clothes moths.
THE FIX | There are many beautiful species of moth in the world (like the Io moth pictured here), but the villainous casemaking clothes moth is not one of them (CLICK HERE if you want to have a look).
As someone who has battled clothes moths, and hopefully won my holey war, let me predict this: if you leave your windows open a lot in the summer and have lovely 100 percent natural fibre garments (regular wool or cashmere; silk; fine cotton—whatever) evil brown casemaking clothes moths will find them, they will lay eggs, and their damn little label-savvy larvae will feast on your Hugo Boss, Mackage and Missoni.
Here’s how I retaliated when moths went to war with me. Read more
Our 5 Favourite Multi-Tiered Cake Stands
/0 Comments/in DECOR & DESIGN, Entertaining, FOOD, HOME, Home & Garden, View All Food Stories, View All Home Stories /by EditorMulti-stack cake stands are not just for Afternoon Tea anymore. Here are five of our favourite ways to display your treats at the table.
SHOP THIS | The multi-tiered treat stand is stacking up to be the must-have piece of serveware in 2013, and for good reason: it’s both a practical and a striking way to display nibblies of every sort. Here are the five double- and triple-tiered serving dishes we’d press into service right now. —eds Read more
Stylish Oil Lamps Are Super Simple To Make
/0 Comments/in Chic & Easy Projects, DECOR & DESIGN, DIY, HOME, Home & Garden, View All DIY Stories, View All Home Stories /by EditorHere’s how to burn the midnight oil with a gorgeous lamp that’s super simple to make.
DO IT YOURSELF | Oil lamps are probably never going to replace candles as a readily available ambient light source, but they are a viable and attractive alternative. The oil lamps you see these days, like the stylish ones by the German company Radius Design pictured above, are essentially just a wick threaded through a bead that sits on top of a bottle filled with lamp oil. This kind of decorative oil lamp is very easy to make. Read more
Consider The Orchid
/0 Comments/in Culture & Leisure, HOLIDAY /by EditorThe long-lasting orchid, in myriad colours, is gaining ground on the traditional Easter lily.
SHOPPING AROUND | Since it was first introduced in North America in the early 1900s, the stick-straight Easter lily, with its scraggly leaves and showy flowers that look like trumpets growing sideways out of its stalk, has been a mainstay on Easter morn altars across this continent and a top hostess gift for Easter dinner. But now orchids of all types and sizes challenge Easter lilies for pride of place—on the home front, at least—because they have qualities lilies can’t match. Read more
The Nutribullet: An All-Time Favourite Kitchen Product
/4 Comments/in Diet, FITNESS, Fitness & Health, FOOD, HEALTH, Nutrition, Tools & Techniques, View All Fitness Stories, View All Food Stories, View All Health Stories /by EditorWhy the Nutribullet is our current favourite kitchen product.
PRODUCTS WE LOVE | In 2010 it was the Sodastream; in 2011 it was the pizza stone; in 2012 it was the TopChip microwave potato chip maker—and, in 2014, the Nutribullet was the kitchen product of our dreams. Read more
4 Nail Care Products You Really Need To Try
/906 Comments/in Fashion & Beauty, Hair & Nails, View All Beauty Stories /by EditorEven the most beautifully manicured fingernails need the occasional polish holiday. Here are four great nail care products that will give them a break.
STEALING BEAUTY | As pretty as polished nails are, they need to be left bare occasionally to give them some air. About once a month, Allison Emery performs a “nail ritual” that consists of four basic steps: trim/file, cleanse, buff and hydrate. “Regular nail maintenance keeps your nails healthy and strong,” according to this beauty expert. “With a little TLC, nails that are dry, brittle or even splitting will be shining in no time.” Here’s how she gets the job done. Read more
Watch Art House Films For $2.99 A Month
/1 Comment/in Culture & Leisure, HOME, View All Home Stories /by EditorFor as little as $2.99 a month, you can enjoy a steady stream of smart art house films from everywhere in the world.
NEW IN CANADA | Film lovers who think the movie selection on Netflix sucks and the content from on-demand providers like iTunes, Shaw and Blockbuster skews way too whitebread American are going to love that Mubi is now “officially” available in Canada. Read more
Here’s How To Get Rid Of Evil Clothes Moths
/1,021 Comments/in Cleaning & Maintenance, Goods & Services, HOME, View All Home Stories /by EditorHow one Frugalbits warrior waged a holey war against an empire of evil casemaking clothes moths.
THE FIX | There are many beautiful species of moth in the world (like the Io moth pictured here), but the villainous casemaking clothes moth is not one of them (CLICK HERE if you want to have a look).
As someone who has battled clothes moths, and hopefully won my holey war, let me predict this: if you leave your windows open a lot in the summer and have lovely 100 percent natural fibre garments (regular wool or cashmere; silk; fine cotton—whatever) evil brown casemaking clothes moths will find them, they will lay eggs, and their damn little label-savvy larvae will feast on your Hugo Boss, Mackage and Missoni.
Here’s how I retaliated when moths went to war with me. Read more
Make 100% Healthy Microwave Popcorn
/0 Comments/in Easy + Quick = Delicious, FOOD, Food & Drink, Tools & Techniques, View All Food Stories /by EditorHow to make 100% healthy microwave popcorn in minutes for pennies a pop.
EASY & DELISH | While I love the convenience of microwave popcorn, I stopped buying this product several years ago because of worrisome news about the potential health risks to humans posed by exposure to chemicals found both in the fake butter flavoring on microwave popcorn kernels and on the lining of microwave popping bags.
I also stopped buying commercial brand microwave popcorn because a friend showed me how to make a cheaper, healthier, equally quick alternative. Read more
Generic Over-The-Counter Drugs Are The Better Buy
/44 Comments/in BUY THIS. MAKE THAT., Fitness & Health, HEALTH, Nutrition, SAVE MONEY, Well Being /by EditorIf you’re buying brand name over-the-counter meds instead of generic ones, nine times out of 10 you’re wasting money.
BEST BUY | When it comes to fashion and décor, I can be as big a brand snob as anyone, but it makes absolutely no sense to be a label slave where over-the-counter medications are concerned. Why chain yourself to a brand name “OTC” med when the no name equivalent is available at a seriously lower price? Read more
Why You Want To Visit San Diego Right Now
/1 Comment/in Go Here Now, TRAVEL, Travel, View All Travel Stories /by EditorBalmy San Diego is the perfect escape hatch, particularly at this time of year when even the toniest hotels are offering deals.
TRAVEL ADVISORY| Admit it fellow workers: a monitor tan is not a real tan. Office coffee is no substitute for a pink drink with an umbrella in it. A promotion cannot take the place of a vacation—especially one in a place where the sun always shines, and we can play lighthearted tourist for at least a long weekend. Read more