seasons
Stray animals: How stray cats stay warm in winter
Harsh winter conditions can be quite hard to survive for stray animals like cats and dogs. To survive, animals have some adaptations that can help them stay warm even in the coldest days.
Kate Yakimchuk stray cats winter animal adaptation warmth Animals 25 January 2024
Cooking tips: Amazing chili flakes – use them more!
If you love hot and spicy food, then there are lots of various spices and peppers you can experiment with! For instance, chili flakes can make your home-mad dishes not only delicious, but also visually pleasing.
Kate Yakimchuk chili flakes hot pepper cooking ideas Cooking 10 January 2024
Gardening tips: Colder states need special approach – gardening advice
When taking care of your garden plants, you have to take your local climate into account - it matters a lot! While hot states are perfect for most fruits and vegetables, cold climate can be tough, so you have to put more effort in gardening.
Kate Yakimchuk climate zone gardening tips planting weather Garden 29 December 2023
Winter Humidity Problem: Housekeeping Tips
In winter, lots of houses feel wet or humid - and it's not always a great thing. If you don't want your house to feel wet or become moldy, then you should do something!
Kate Yakimchuk humidity air climate control central heating Helpful tips 19 December 2023
Winter Work: Gardening Tips
In winter, most gardeners tend to relax - it's basically nothing to do outside when it's cold, right? In fact, there are some types of work you can do even when it's cold outside, and it will help you later.
Kate Yakimchuk winter gardening tips garden work plants Garden 17 December 2023
Sort and store your seasonal clothes: Storage tips
You don't need your winter clothes in summer, and vice versa - so you should organize your clothes wisely. One of the best things you can do for your wardrobe is to sort your clothes by seasons and store them separately - it's convenient!
Kate Yakimchuk clothes storage tips Helpful tips 23 November 2023
SAD signs: Psychologist's insights
When the weather becomes cold and gloomy, lots of people start to experience depression-like symptoms. In many cases, it's Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, and it can be quite hard to cope with.
Kate Yakimchuk depression health signs Psychology 18 November 2023
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Psychologist's advice
When the days become short, dark, and cold, it's easy to feel sad and unmotivated - lots of people feel that way in fall and winter. It's not depression, though - there are quite a lot of things that can help you differentiate these two conditions.
Kate Yakimchuk depression fall sadness Psychology 28 October 2023
Sleep changes in cold months: Psychologist's insights
When days become shorter and darker, people tend to sleep differently - it's a pretty common thing. Your sleep patterns are strongly affected by sun and weather, and it can also affect your mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep changes Psychology 23 October 2023
What triggers fall depression: Psychologist's insights
Lots of people might have seasonal affective disorder without even realizing it - but how so? If you feel slightly depressed in fall, then you might actually have it - it can be triggered by some things around.
Kate Yakimchuk depression sadness triggers Psychology 15 October 2023
Fruits you should buy in fall: Nutritionist's tips
Nowadays, you can find basically any fruits and vegetables you like at any time, especially in huge supermarkets. Meanwhile, some fruits are quite seasonal, so they taste the best in specific seasons.
Kate Yakimchuk fruits fall nutrition Cooking 12 October 2023
Flowers that can survive cold days: Gardening tips
If you live in a region where temperature becomes cold pretty regularly, then you need to choose flowers that can survive cold days better. Luckily, there are enough of them to choose from - lots of garden flowers are pretty resilient.
Kate Yakimchuk flowers gardening tips Garden 11 September 2023
Some pets shed all the time: How seasons change the way your cats and dogs shed
Everyone loves fluffy pets, but it quickly becomes noticeable that shedding can cause you lots of problems. Pets can shed all year long - sometimes more, sometimes less, and it usually depends on how hot it is.
Kate Yakimchuk pets shedding fur Animals 10 September 2023
Late fall harvesting: Gardening tips
If you choose your plants wisely, you can collect harvest almost all year long, including late fall. While some fruits and veggies are better to collect in summer or September, some plants can become your perfect harvest in late October, or even November.
Kate Yakimchuk harvest fall gardening Garden 9 September 2023
Why you should plant some apple trees in fall: Surprising benefits
Most people assume that planting fruit trees should only happen in spring, but it's not always true. Planting apple trees in the fall has several advantages that contribute to their successful establishment and growth.
Kate Yakimchuk apples trees gardening Garden 3 September 2023
Cleaning problems that occur in fall: Things that might make cleaning more complicated
Different seasons bring different cleaning problems, and fall is no exception. Fall brings its own set of cleaning challenges as the season transitions from summer to winter.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning fall tips Helpful tips 2 September 2023
Decorate your house in fall: It's time to make it cozy
Decorations can bring the vibrant colors and cozy ambiance of autumn into your interior, making it feel warm and inviting. Here are some decoration ideas to breathe life into your home during the fall season.
Kate Yakimchuk decoration fall interior tips House Design 2 September 2023
Prepare your garden for fall: A check-list for keen gardeners
When summer is almost gone, it's time to prepare your lovely garden for September. Preparing your garden for fall is crucial to ensure its health and vitality during the colder months and to set the stage for a successful growing season in the following year.
Kate Yakimchuk fall gardening Garden 25 August 2023
What gardeners of the past did from late fall to spring: Gardening history
Gardeners of the past followed various practices from late fall to spring to ensure the health and productivity of their gardens. These practices were influenced by the changing seasons, climate, and available resources.
Kate Yakimchuk history gardening Garden 24 August 2023
How to prepare your interior for fall: Bringing coziness and warmth
Preparing your interior for fall involves creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that embraces the changing colors, cooler temperatures, and upcoming holidays. Here's a tiny guide to help you get your interior ready for fall.
Kate Yakimchuk interior tips decoration fall House Design 20 August 2023