Jaime Green

  • When And How To Bring Your Potted Plants Inside

    When And How To Bring Your Potted Plants Inside

    Temperatures have dropped like a rock, now that we’re in winter, so it’s time to start thinking about when to bring in your potted plants. OK, that part is easy: bring your plants in when nighttime temps drop to 8°C. But before you do it, make sure you do it right.


  • Don’t Plug An Electric Heater Into A Power Strip

    Don’t Plug An Electric Heater Into A Power Strip

    Now that it’s starting to cool down, you’re tempted to throw an extra blanket on the couch. And, of course, plug in an electric heater. But somehow you’ve managed to fill up all the sockets and plugs are at a premium. No problem, you think, I’ve got a power strip. Well let me say: nononononono.


  • When Rating Something Great, Give It The Maximum Number Of Stars

    When Rating Something Great, Give It The Maximum Number Of Stars

    “This Uber/Airbnb/restaurant was really great,” you think to yourself, as you sit down to write a review. You type up everything you loved about the ride/apartment/meal, and then you hover your cursor over the star ratings. “Well,” you think, “there’s always room for improvement!” or “This was great, but not literally the best ride/stay/meal I’ve…


  • How To Disconnect From Social Media But Stay Connected To The World

    How To Disconnect From Social Media But Stay Connected To The World

    Social media is terrible, and social media is amazing. It inundates us with panic-inducing news and rage-inducing hot takes; it also keeps us connected to our friends, professional circles, and news from around the world. But if you try to drink straight from the fire hose, you’re going to drown – or get your head…