Homelife
From creative interior design tricks that can improve your wellbeing to strategic plant arrangements that help you reap the most benefits from your leafy friends, this is the place to find everything you need to know to make your house feel like a home.
Is gardening the most underrated workout? The mind-body benefits of one hour in the garden
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Why pay for produce and a gym membership when your backyard (or a community garden) offers both? Gardening might just be the most efficient way to take care of your body, your mind, and the planet—all in one go. Sure, you could hop on a stair machine or Read More...
Is No Mow May helping bees or just overgrown hype? Here’s what the experts say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Letting your lawn grow wild in May to help bees and other pollinators? That’s the pitch behind No Mow May, a conservation campaign that has bloomed on social media and in neighborhoods across North America. The idea is simple: stop mowing for one month so Read More...
Why reading aloud to your kids matters—even after they've learned to do it on their own
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For many families, reading aloud is a cherished part of childhood—a bedtime story, a favorite picture book, or a well-loved series that unfolds one chapter at a time. But once kids learn to read on their own, many parents understandably ease off. However, Read More...
An expert's tips for coping with Mother's Day after losing your mom
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For individuals who have experienced the loss of a mother, Mother's Day can be a trying time. Many people take this day to honor their mothers and let them know how much they care about and respect them. Mother's Day is a wonderful celebration of moms Read More...
Bartering is back: how to trade your skills and goods without spending a dime
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where we’re used to swiping cards and tapping phones to pay, it might seem old-fashioned to exchange a jar of homemade jam for a haircut. But for a growing number of people, bartering isn’t just nostalgic—it’s practical, personal, and Read More...
Why Icelanders are getting happier every year – and what we can learn from them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where happiness in so many places is slowly declining, Iceland is going against the grain. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, it’s one of the few countries in the top 20 where happiness is actually increasing. Since 2008, Iceland has Read More...
How to keep your old computer running longer (and save money doing it)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM These days, it can be tempting to ditch your current device for the shinier, newer, faster upgrade. But a slow machine doesn’t always mean it’s time for a replacement, and there are a lot of reasons to hang onto our devices longer, not just out of Read More...
The mindful home: simple ways to create a peaceful space that supports mental health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A cluttered space can quietly take a toll on your mind. Studies have shown that excess clutter can increase stress and make it harder to focus or relax. The first step in creating a mindful home is to clear the visual and mental noise. Start small. Let go Read More...
Science-backed trick to make your pour-over coffee stronger, no extra beans needed
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever wished your morning pour-over packed more punch without using extra coffee grounds, science has good news for you. Researchers have discovered that how you pour the water—specifically how slowly and from what height—can make a big Read More...
How to stay safe during extreme rainfall and flooding: expert tips to prepare and protect
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When it comes to extreme weather, preparation is everything. With climate change driving more frequent and intense storms, especially heavy rainfall, knowing how to protect yourself and your home is more important than ever. “Disaster preparation and Read More...