The Power of Love Lists A Different Way to Think About Resolutions If you made New Year’s resolutions this year, you’re not alone. But those who feel exhausted by the whole idea are also in good company. There can be a lot of pressure to make just the right resolution, and even more pressure to follow through. Fortunately, there are ways to inject change into your life that don’t involve the typical resolution process. Instead of making a sweeping promise to yourself that you can either keep or break, try making lists of what you want to do as inspiration. For example, if you hope to spend more time outdoors, try writing down specific activities you enjoy. The list might say, “go to the park,” “play basketball,” or “read a book under a tree.” We do this as a couple and call it a “love list,” but other people call it a “relationship bucket list.” The list includes activities we’ve always wanted to do and some we enjoy but don’t have the chance to engage in very often. When we’re bored or can’t come up with an idea for a date night, we look at the list and remind ourselves of shared interests. It’s okay for your list to include long-term goals like “travel to Italy” or “go skydiving,” but it should also incorporate simpler activities close to home, especially those you’ve been meaning to do for some time. Maybe you’ve always wanted to try ax throwing. Or perhaps you did try it a couple of years ago and had a lot of fun but never made the time to return. Add easy-to-implement items like bowling, minigolf, game nights, picnics, and new restaurants you want to try. The idea is to include things the two of you enjoy doing together. If you’re so inclined, you can add some romantic options like watching the sun rise together, star gazing in the country, or kissing in the rain. Keeping the list in a central location where you’ll regularly see it can also help inspire you in your day-to-day life. After all, the power of suggestion goes a long way. Eventually, you might realize that it really has been too long since you last went to the aquarium, and taking the outing is worth your time. You’ll find yourself lazing around less and getting out and doing things more!
How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal What’s That Smell? While the garbage disposal is convenient and simplifies kitchen cleaning, it can release foul odors. Sometimes, you’ll be able to notice this smell instantly, but usually, it will creep up on you over a few days. But why does your garbage disposal start to stink? And is cleaning it an easy task? Why do garbage disposals smell? Over time, your garbage disposal releases odors if bits of food still haven’t gone through the grinding process and are stuck in the appliance. Your garbage disposal is great at breaking down the food you put in, but the food particles can sometimes accumulate and cause mildew and mold. How do you clean your garbage disposal? It’s best to clean your garbage disposal once a week or every two weeks to ensure foul smells don’t occur. While this may seem tedious, the process is simple and can take less than 10 minutes to complete. You can use several methods to clean this appliance. • Ice doesn’t only get rid of that nasty smell, but it will also sharpen the blades of your garbage disposal. Fill your disposal with ice cubes, and then turn it on. Let the blades shred all the ice until you can’t hear it anymore. Hopefully, the odor will be gone. But if not, here are some additional methods. • White vinegar and baking soda used together is another strategy you can try. You first want to turn on your garbage disposal and pour 1 cup of dry baking soda down the drain. Then, flush the baking soda with a cup of white vinegar. This is one of the best methods to remove rank smells from your sink. • Another strategy you can use is to cut a lemon, lime, or orange into small pieces and run it through the garbage disposal. The fruit helps wash away any bad smells and replaces them with a pleasant citrusy scent. While these remedies will help you remove odors, the best strategy is prevention. Avoid grinding vegetables and starchy foods, as they can easily clog your disposal. You can also grind eggshells and fruits frequently to remove any lingering debris from the blades.
–Ashley and Chris Bruce
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