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Wouldn’t it be great if saving the environment was as simple as washing a load of laundry? Now it is. Thanks to one company’s wild idea, the way we have been washing our clothes is about to change forever.

I still remember it clearly; the long weekend when I plunked down in a Muskoka chair at our cabin in a brand-new pair of pricey athletic leggings. Easter marks the “opening of the season” at our family cabin, which typically...

There’s nothing like candles to set a vibe – just ask the Danes. A whopping 13 pounds of wax is melted each year, per person, according to The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well. While Danes...

I’m not afraid to admit, I deal with pee-soaked clothing on the daily. Just this morning I walked into my infant’s room and was immediately hit with an acrid whiff. I knew right away that he’d leaked his diaper and...

Mustard: it’s one of the most popularly enjoyed condiments, rival only to ketchup. From burgers to bratwurst, it brightens barbeque favourites with a quick zip of tart goodness. Behind-the-scenes, it adds depth to vinaigrettes, glazes and rubs. Yep, mustard...

It’s safe to say that most clothing stains are the result of food spills. Whether in the car, in the kitchen, on the move, or simply while distracted, it’s something of a miracle to escape a work or school day...

When I was a student, it seemed every other week, I’d hear the groan of a peer across the classroom, only to look over and find them with ink-covered hands. Whether it’s mindless nibbling on the end of a pen...

Silk. It’s a short word for a textile that once thread together legendary trade empires. Spun from the natural fibres of bombyx mori silkworms, the process of creating silk is unhurried – and expensive. A featherweight textile once exclusively draped upon...

Let’s all collectively admit, paper towels can be a hard habit to quit. I’ll go first. I’m a parent to a toddler and 1.5-year-old twins. Every waking minute, sticky hands explore anything that can be grasped or climbed, spills happen...

It’s December which means it’s time to trim the tree, hang the wreath, string the lights and gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends. 'Tis also the season to show appreciation for loved ones, exchanging...

You don’t Need Magic to Increase Your Serenity Doing the Laundry A recent survey by SWNS Digital reveals that doing laundry is the second most hated household chore, just behind doing the dishes. The survey of 1,000 men and 1,000 women who...

I think we can all agree that women do more laundry than men. But did you know that women spend more time doing each load than men do? The average guy will spend about five minutes loading, unloading, fluffing, and...