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.
by Karen Stankiewicz |
Many tea drinkers assume the bags can go in the compost, which isn't always true. We’ll look at when you can put tea bags in the compost and their benefits.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Bumblebees are becoming endangered. We’ll share some of the best flowers for bumblebees you can plant in your garden to help them thrive.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
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.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Whether you plant bee balm from seed or buy a plant, it's a great garden addition. We’ll have a closer look at the bee balm plant along with its many uses.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
Tomatoes are a delicious summer staple in any kitchen. We’ll explain whether or not you should refrigerate tomatoes and give some tips for storage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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by Karen Stankiewicz |
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.
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