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.
8 easy ways to make Halloween season cozy, festive, and totally stress-free
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fall has a special kind of magic. The air turns crisp, the leaves glow gold, and Halloween offers just the right excuse for a little playful escape. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all,” it may be time to scale back and Read More...
The free and easy trick experts swear by to banish silverfish this fall
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the days get shorter and the weather turns damp and chilly, silverfish tend to become more active indoors. These tiny, slithery insects are drawn to warm, humid spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. And while they don’t bite or spread disease, Read More...
How to use borax spray safely and effectively around your home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’re looking to cut back on harsh chemicals at home, you’re not alone. More and more people are turning to homemade cleaning solutions as gentler, greener alternatives to store-bought sprays. While vinegar-based mixtures have long been a favorite, Read More...
Spooky but safe: how to decorate for Halloween without harming wildlife
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Halloween brings out the pumpkins, glowing skeletons, and plenty of stretchy fake spider webs. While fun for us, some decorations can create very real dangers for local wildlife. “Birds would definitely be the major concern,” says Jennifer Bloodgood, a Read More...
What is fire cider: immune booster or overhyped health trend?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If your social feeds are suddenly filled with mason jars packed with onions, garlic, citrus, and fiery peppers, you’ve officially entered fire cider season. This pungent, spicy vinegar tonic has made its way from herbalist circles to viral TikTok fame, with Read More...
Senegal’s “schools for husbands” are saving mothers’ lives by reshaping masculinity
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a balmy evening in Dakar, Imam Ibrahima Diane stood before a circle of men and made a simple but radical point: a good husband does more than provide. He bathes his baby. He helps in the kitchen. He supports his wife. Quoting scripture, Diane told the Read More...
How to plan a realistic digital detox the whole family will enjoy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM These days, screens are everywhere. From work and school to entertainment and downtime, it can feel like they are inescapable. While technology helps us stay connected, it’s becoming more and more apparent that too much of it can have the opposite effect. Read More...
How to shine as a potluck guest, according to a hosting pro
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You know that moment when you get a party invite and instantly ask, "What can I bring?" Turns out, that simple question holds the key to being the kind of guest who gets invited back again and again. Recipe developer Casey Elsass has thought a lot about Read More...
The power of pumpkin: Nutritional benefits and delicious ways to enjoy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the autumn leaves turn gold and crimson, pumpkin season approaches, which means it's time to indulge in all things pumpkin spice. Pumpkin takes center stage in everything from lattes to desserts. But did you know that, aside from its delicious taste, Read More...
Shake off your scarcity mindset with these expert-backed tips
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You might not think you have a scarcity mindset, but if you constantly feel like you're behind, whether that’s financially, socially, or emotionally, you’re not alone. This mindset, rooted in fear that there’s “not enough” to go around, can quietly Read More...