Oanh Nguyen

First Aid Kits 101: What Every Homeowner Should Know

First aid is the care given immediately in the event of an unexpected sickness or injury. In an emergency, it…

11 months ago

Temperature Tug-of-War: Refrigeration’s Battle Against Foodborne Foes

You know how refrigeration comes in handy in your everyday life, right? Food refrigeration slows bacterial growth. Bacteria may be…

1 year ago

Savor, Scrap, Soil: From Food Waste to Compost

Food waste is a global issue, with approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption being lost or wasted…

1 year ago

Green Home: DIY Cleaners for a Fresh and Healthy Space

Living in a clean, germ-free atmosphere ensures one’s home is safe, healthy, and tidy. However,  many commonly used household cleaners…

1 year ago

Finding Joy in Everyday Chores: The Art of Mindful Dishwashing

Washing the dishes is like bathing a baby Buddha. The profane is the sacred. Everyday mind is Buddha’s mind. —…

2 years ago

Food Storage Done the Right Way

People have used the traditional household skill of food storage for thousands of years to prepare for times of famine…

2 years ago

Smart Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home

Water is life, as the saying goes. We use water for food, health, livelihood, fun, and leisure. But water can…

2 years ago

Bringing Nature Indoors: Plants to Have in Your House

Human beings always need to be surrounded by nature. Research shows that human beings are instinctively drawn to nature and…

2 years ago

If Not Women, Then Who — Should Be There for Housework?

Domesticity is not so blissful for women. Gender is always a traditional or cultural context shaping an individual's gender beliefs.…

2 years ago