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Karen Stankiewicz

Karen is a writer/translator for Utopia. She's a globetrotting Canadian who enjoys curling up with a good book, spending time outdoors, and experimenting in the kitchen.


propagating succulents

Propagating Succulents from Leaves and Cuttings in 6 Easy Steps

Succulents come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Here's our step-by-step guide for propagating succulents from leaves and cuttings. Read more


bumblebee flowers

Flowers for Bumblebees: How to Help Endangered Bumblebees

Bumblebees are becoming endangered. We’ll share some of the best flowers for bumblebees you can plant in your garden to help them thrive. Read more


mosquito repellent plants

The 12 Best Plants to Naturally Repel Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are annoying, but there are plants that keep mosquitos away. We’ll share which natural mosquito repellent plants to add to your outdoor space. Read more


is silicone plastic

Is Silicone Better Than Plastic? What You Should Know

You can find it in nearly every store, but is silicone really better than plastic? We’ll take a look at what silicone is and how to use it safely. Read more


organic kids clothes

The 8 Best Organic Clothing Brands for Kids

By supporting organic practices, you can do your part for the environment. We’ve put together a list of 8 of the best organic kid clothes brands. Read more


how to get rust out of clothes

How to Get Rust Stains Out of Clothes and Carpets: 5 Clever Methods

You can remove rust stains from fabric with a few home remedies. We’ll look at how to get rust out of clothes, carpets, and upholstery. Read more


ethical underwear

Ethical Underwear: 6 Sustainable Brands You Can Get Behind

What you wear under your clothes is just as important as the clothes you wear. We’ve highlighted 6 ethical underwear brands you can really get behind. Read more


natural bar soap

6 Incredible Natural Bar Soap Brands

What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. We'll highlight 6 amazing companies that sell natural bar soap. Read more