Becoming the Best U: Advice on spring cleaning, letting go of guilt
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Question: I decided to try writing a few New Year’s goals after my sister’s suggestion. Last November I broke up with my boyfriend of four years and every room in the house is a horrible reminder of him. I also want to clean out the clutter in my house. I don’t know how to begin. My sister read your column and told me to write you for some advice.
Jocelyn,...
Spring cleaning can apply to health as well
Sometimes, a lot of little things cause big issues
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
Spring has finally sprung and after the winter we had, we deserve it! For many people, the change of season also marks an opportunity for spring cleaning inside and outside the home. If you’re like me, maybe you’ve noticed that the shrubs and grass are almost due for a trim or that the basement or...
Thinning the fashion herd is harder than it should be
Spring cleaning offers the chance to cut back, but it can be tough
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The sudden burst of springtime weather brings many lovely things: open windows, blooming flowers, iced coffee. Perfection.
However, the Debbie Downer in me would also like to point out that it brings yucky things like: stink bugs by the thousands, the “smell” of mushrooms and the dreaded...
