Beginning October 21, we’ll all be under the influence of Mercury retrograde’s pre-shadow or retroshade. This two-week period is a precursor for the main event of Mercury retrograde, which begins on November 9 in the free-wheeling, free-speaking sign of Sagittarius. “The countdown to chaos is on as mix-ups, misplaced items, and messy energy start creeping in,” … Read more
A feng shui expert has revealed the four common items that people should never keep by their beds. Feng shui, also known as Chinese geomancy, is an ancient Chinese practice that’s meant to balance people with their environments and make everything flow to promote prosperity and well-being. Sanhe Shanren, a Chinese culture feng shui master, … Read more
Summer travel is in full swing after a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes, with 3.61 million Americans flying to their destination. For those flyers who tend to bring a lot of baggage with them, a viral travel hack involving pillowcases is now apparently … Read more
Marie Kondo sparked joy — but this new method might just spark your gag reflex. A foul-sounding — but weirdly freeing — decluttering method is taking over social media, and people are swearing it’s the s–t. Literally. Dubbed the “poop rule,” it’s exactly what it sounds like. “The poop rule is simple: while decluttering, ask … Read more
The Surfrider Foundation just released its list of the top 10 most bacteria-polluted beaches in America during 2023. At two beaches, every sample taken throughout the year exceeded state health standards. The organization set up the Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) which sampled water at 567 different sites across beaches, oceans, estuaries and freshwater creeks throughout the U.S. They … Read more
Forty percent of homeowners are afraid of facing the clutter in their homes, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 homeowners with garages looked at how they deal with clutter and found that nearly a third of respondents have difficulty keeping their homes organized (29%). Although 82% consider themselves to be an organized person, … Read more
The World Health Organisation has asked China for details about an outbreak of respiratory illnesses and reportedly undiagnosed pneumonia after local media shared footage of hospitals crowded with children. Since mid-October, northern China has reported an increase in “influenza-like illnesses” compared with the same period in the previous three years, according to WHO. Clusters of … Read more
The queen of spring-cleaning has lost the spring in her step. “Up until now, I was a professional tidier, so I did my best to keep my home tidy at all times,” she said in a recent webinar via an interpreter, the Washington Post reported Thursday. “I have kind of given up on that in … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The weather is getting colder and there are less things to do outside. That means it’s time for some winter cleaning in the kitchen. If you have a small kitchen or own too many cooking appliances, you understand … Read more