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.
Before you hit the road: 5 things to unplug before vacation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people remember to lock the doors and turn off the lights before heading out for summer vacation. But there’s another important safety step that often gets overlooked: unplugging electronics. Leaving certain items plugged in not only wastes electricity Read More...
Sweet solutions: 8 delightful ways to use honey for glowing skin and shiny hair
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a reason honey has stood the test of time in beauty rituals. From ancient queens like Cleopatra to modern-day DIY skincare enthusiasts, this sweet elixir has been celebrated for its soothing, healing, and glow-giving powers. Raw or unpasteurized Read More...
How to plan the perfect summer break: balance connection, adventure, and true rest
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer is prime time for pressing pause. Between sunny skies and school breaks, it’s the season when many people plan getaways. But vacations are more than just a fun escape. They play a vital role in well-being, helping people reset, reconnect, and return Read More...
10 effective ways to get kids off screens this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer vacation presents an excellent opportunity for children to disconnect from their digital gadgets and participate in stimulating screen-free activities... But anyone with kids these days will know that getting them to embrace this chance is quite the Read More...
How books about boys are quietly rewriting the script on masculinity
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you want to counter toxic masculinity, don’t start with a think piece. Simply hand a boy a book. That’s the quiet but powerful idea rippling through this year’s Carnegie medals for children’s writing, where male friendship and nuanced portrayals Read More...
Summer hair care made simple: 11 natural ways to protect your locks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer is the perfect time to loosen up and let your natural hair texture take the spotlight. Ditch the high-maintenance routines and focus on keeping your hair strong, soft, and sun-safe. With a few mindful tweaks, you can keep your locks looking lovely Read More...
25 easy and effective ways to help protect insects—starting today
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Insects are facing a crisis. Their populations are dropping at alarming rates, even in pristine nature reserves. That’s bad news not only for bugs but also for the birds, bats, amphibians, and ecosystems that depend on them. The good news is that you can Read More...
How to soothe a sunburn with argan oil
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Suffering from sunburn and just used the last drop of aloe vera gel? Don’t fret—there’s a lesser-known sunburn soothing remedy that you may already have in your cabinet: argan oil. What makes argan oil so great for sunburns? Argan oil, thanks to its Read More...
Brewing better health: Harvard study explains what coffee has to do with aging well
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your daily cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up; it could be helping you age more healthfully. According to a sweeping new study from Harvard University, moderate coffee consumption during midlife is linked to better mental and physical health Read More...
The 9 best beverages to boost hydration this summer, according to dietitians
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know we should drink more water. But what if you're over it? Hydration is essential for everything from brain function to joint health, but that doesn’t mean your only option is to endlessly sip plain old H2O. According to dietitians, there are Read More...