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.
Why your cat is obsessed with boxes (and what evolution has to do with it)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every cat parent knows this familiar scene: you splurge on the perfect toy, only to watch your feline friend climb inside the packaging instead. There is something about a simple cardboard box that cats find almost magnetic. And according to a growing body of Read More...
Ways to make your Thanksgiving celebration more eco-friendly this year
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Thanksgiving, a time of thanks and feasting, often comes with an unanticipated environmental cost. From extra food waste to increased carbon emissions, the holiday season may have a significant impact on our planet. However, choosing eco-friendly options does Read More...
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...