Polishing Silver with Toothpaste

Get ready for a seriously fun and productive activity! Polishing silver with toothpaste is such a great trick that I’ve been waiting months for my jewelry to tarnish again. Brushing away all of the brown discoloration with just a few swipes of my fingertips and revealing a fresh, shiny base is incredibly satisfying. Just rub a little bit of toothpaste onto the silver. I’d stay away from toothpastes that have abrasive elements in them so it doesn’t scratch the silver. … Continue reading

Feathers, Feathers Everywhere!

A few months ago, I set out to transform my bed into a heavenly cloud. I bought a very luxurious down comforter and a feather-filled mattress pad. Mission accomplished! I can’t wait to get into bed at night, and I hate getting out of it in the morning. Those feelings are nothing new, but they’re definitely stronger now! But my newfound relaxation did not come without a cost (beyond its purchase price). There are feathers everywhere! On the sheets, on … Continue reading

Re-hydrate Me, Coconut Water!

What do you do when you turn in your last final for your second year of law school and drink one too many beers (and drop one too many hot wings on your pants and your boyfriend’s new shoe)? What do you do when your friends convince you to do yogalates, a class that focuses mostly on abs, for the first time in four years? What do you do when you’re out in the heat with your best puppy for … Continue reading