How to Organize Your Recipes
Many of us who grew up cooking with our families have memories of a recipe box. My family’s recipe box is wooden with a painted floral design and belonged to Alice “Nana” Mantho, my maternal great-grandmother. It is full of index cards with typewritten recipes and handwritten notes to add a tablespoon here or a few minutes of additional cook time there. We referenced the same few cards over and over again and they became stained with sugar, cinnamon, and buttery fingerprints.
The recipe box (with handwritten notes and well-loved index cards) is a classic way to organize recipes, but it is not the only one! Recipe organization is challenging because it is so dependent on the personal preferences of the chef – some people cook exclusively with physical recipes out of books or printouts, while others prefer to go all digital to reduce clutter in the kitchen.
How to Plan the Perfect Vacation
So you’ve picked the place, booked your flights and hotel, and you’re counting down the days until your vacation. Hooray! Now what? As dreamy as vacations are, they can be overwhelming and stressful to plan. I went on a 10-day California road trip last year and used a new strategy to plan our days that I can’t imagine not using going forward. It was the perfect planned but not so planned harmony! I’m sharing my step-by-step guide on how to plan the perfect vacation, especially if it’s somewhere you haven’t been to.
How to Organize Your Media
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my physical media. My home has always been filled with books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. While space restrictions have forced me to downsize my collections, keeping these items in my space is incredibly important to me. Contrary to popular belief, not all organizers are minimalists! I don’t just love to have them available for viewing, reading, and listening, but also as part of the decor that makes my apartment feel like home. You can stay organized while holding onto the things that bring you joy, you just need systems that work for you.