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.
Want to declutter your holidays? Here's how to ask for no gifts this year
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The saying “less is more” has never rung truer than during these unpredictable and tumultuous times. If our collective concern for the environment isn’t enough to encourage us to minimize our carbon footprints by rejecting consumerism, then the Read More...
Keeping dignity at the center: how to support your loved one's sense of self through dementia
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dementia is something that touches more and more families every year. Globally, someone develops dementia every three seconds. In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people live with some form of the condition, and that number is expected to double by 2060. Read More...
Native American Heritage Month and how to be an ally this Thanksgiving
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Native American Heritage Month begins in November, a month when many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. While this cultural month has excellent intentions, it is significantly more complicated for Native Americans. Thanksgiving is a difficult period for many Read More...
Too much sitting? Cocoa might be your sweetest health hack yet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you spend long hours glued to your desk, there’s a bit of good news brewing in the lab. Specifically, in a cup of cocoa. A new study from researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK suggests that flavanols, plant compounds found in cocoa, could Read More...
From oven grime to laundry stains: 12 genius dishwasher tablet tricks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dishwasher tablets aren’t just for your dishwasher anymore. These powerful, concentrated cleaning agents can help you tackle everything from oven grime to dingy laundry. Experts recommend using packed powder tablets for most of these hacks, since they Read More...
Silver Linings Rescue Ranch proves senior dogs deserve love, care, and a new leash on life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM 2025 Local Changemakers Series: Compassion-driven sustainability & care for the overlooked Welcome to the first installment of The Optimist Daily's Annual Local Changemakers series. Over the next five weeks, we’re highlighting ten extraordinary Read More...
Things to consider when deciding on the perfect Halloween costume
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Halloween is approaching, and if you're still unsure about what costume to wear, don't worry! It's natural to feel overwhelmed when there are so many options available. Sophie Strauss, a Los Angeles-based stylist, recommends asking yourself five essential Read More...
How to mouse-proof your home this fall: 5 entry points to seal and what attracts them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the temperatures drop, mice are on the move, looking for a warm, cozy place to call home. If you’ve spotted signs of these uninvited guests, such as chewed food boxes, droppings, or the pitter-patter of tiny feet, don’t panic. Understanding how mice Read More...
5 fall lawn care mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead, according to an expert)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As your grass prepares for its winter nap, the choices you make in fall can shape how lush (or lackluster) your lawn looks in spring. According to Dr. Cleopatra Pfunde, Ph.D., Regional Technical Manager at TruGreen Chicago, fall is "a critical period”. If Read More...
How to raise confident kids: 5 expert-backed tips that actually work
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Raising confident kids might sound like a lofty goal, but luckily, it doesn’t require perfection. According to clinical psychologist and author of For What It’s Worth: A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting, Dr. Bethany Cook, it all starts Read More...