Today’s Solutions: July 27, 2026

Amber glass essential oil bottle with dropper on a weathered wooden surface, with green leaves in the foreground.

Using eucalyptus oil to repel household pests: what the experts say

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You might already have eucalyptus oil at home, maybe for the diffuser or a bundle you hang in the shower. It also happens to be something pests avoid. The scent is sharp and herbal, nothing like what rodents or crawling insects encounter in the wild, and that Read More...

5 creative ways to reuse steep

5 creative ways to reuse steeped tea bags

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Welcome to our Best of 2025 spotlight on the environment, which we all know is one of the most dynamic and urgent spaces for innovation and impact. This year brought some truly awe-inspiring breakthroughs in sustainability, conservation, and climate resilience. Read More...

5 creative ways to reuse steep

5 creative ways to reuse steeped tea bags

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’re a regular tea drinker, you might be tossing out your used tea bags without a second thought. But before you discard them, consider this: steeped tea bags have a variety of clever uses beyond just brewing a great cup of tea. From the garden to your Read More...