Maven Moment: Donating Clothes During COVID
My mom had a lot of customers from her work as a seamstress. Often, these...
Maven Moment: Unused Suitcases
Mom and I seldom traveled, so when we wanted to visit her family in Italy,...
Maven Moment: The Spice Cabinet
Sometimes it can be challenging to live a low-waste or zero-waste lifestyle when you find...
Maven Moment: Extending the Life of Old Sweaters
I love sweaters and wear them year-round — even in the summer. They keep me...
Maven Moment: Costume Jewelry
When Grandma Jennie was an Avon Lady, she sold costume jewelry in addition to beauty...
Maven Moment: Sustainability at the Supermarket
Do you think you need to shop online or drive to a specialty store like...
Maven Moment: What To Do With Single Socks?
One of the great mysteries of life: Where do all those single socks go? And...
Maven Moment: Salvaging Cooking Mishaps
I don’t recall my mother or grandmother ever ruining a meal. They avoiding cooking mishaps...