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.
Bid farewell to musty basement smells for good
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Musty basement odors can be unpleasant and uninviting, but most worryingly, they often indicate underlying moisture problems. Fortunately, identifying and removing the sources of these odors can transform your basement into a clean, inviting area. Here's how Read More...
Lightning season safety: important tips for staying safe during thunderstorms
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF As the warm weather tempts people outside for barbecues, beach trips, and ballgames, it's important to remember that summer is also lightning season. Every year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 37 million times, taking an average of 21 Read More...
Bogotá's Care School for Men empowers fathers to embrace caregiving
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF A remarkable scene plays out at Bogotá's Sanitas University when a select group of young men congregate for an unusual class. They all grab a plastic doll, rash cream, and diapers. Felipe Contreras, their instructor, leads them through a routine that is Read More...
5 cold vegan soups to chill you out this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF What better way to cool off from the extreme temperatures this summer than by treating yourself to a refreshingly cold vegan soup? Whenever you want to beat the heat while being conscious of what is contributing to the dramatic rise in temperatures (an Read More...
Easy steps for firm and smooth-looking legs
Summer is here and it is time to shed our outerwear layers! If you are looking to make your legs appear and feel firmer this summer, these few simple tips will help you glow even more than you already do. Here's how to implement a body care program that will keep your legs looking and feeling great Read More...
Attention gardeners! Here's how to prepare your garden for summer heat waves
With record-breaking heat waves forecast in the United States this summer, maintaining a healthy garden might be a problem. But don't worry—by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure your plants survive even when the temperatures rise. First and foremost, if you're just getting started with Read More...
There are 3 levels of gaslighting. Here's how to deal with each of them
Gaslighting, a type of emotional manipulation that distorts reality and weakens one's sense of self, gained more infamous attention in the last few years. As people become more aware of the harmful impacts of gaslighting, it becomes increasingly important to provide them with practical tools for Read More...
Recycling lightbulbs for a greener world and a brighter future
Recycling lightbulbs is more than just an environmentally sound choice; it is an essential step toward a cleaner, greener planet. Learn how to recycle various types of lightbulbs and why it is so important for our environment and future generations. How to recycle lightbulbs: a guide for Read More...
Outdoor play could be a visionary solution for children's eye health
In the age of screens and digital devices, encouraging children to engage in outdoor play may appear to be a daunting task. However, new research reveals a strong reason to emphasize outdoor activities: protecting children's vision. Discover why doctors recommend at least two hours of outdoor play Read More...
Unraveling the layers and complexity of the great force of hate
Hate—what a loaded term, full of tremendous emotions and complicated connotations. But have you ever paused to consider what lies beneath the surface when we casually use the word "hate"? Let's take an excursion into the web of human emotions, shining light on the intricate fabric of hatred and Read More...