What Do Those Food Expiration Dates Really Mean?

We’ve all seen those “Best By,” “Sell By,” and “Use By” dates on foods such as meat, milk,  and canned and packaged foods. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 30 percent of the U.S. food supply is lost or wasted, partly because consumers throw food away based on these d

Decorating With Pumpkins: They’re Not Just For Halloween

Come September, pumpkins will appear at grocery stores and farm stands. The timing is appropriate because pumpkins can add a warm and homey touch to your decor throughout the fall, not just at Halloween. Consider these ideas for decorating with pumpkins. All kinds of pumpkins Today’s pumpkins come i

OEKO-TEX®? GOTS? What Those Textile Certifications Mean

You may have been puzzled by acronyms on the label when buying sheets or towels. OEKO-TEX®? GOTS? What do these terms mean? And what do they tell you about the product you are buying? Here’s our primer on textile certifications. OEKO-TEX® Home textiles such as mattresses, towels, sheets, curtains, k