Ethan Young Remember those early morning runs where you’re hitting your stride, the sun’s just beginning to peek over the horizon, and all you need is a refreshing sip of water? Then you fumble for your wide-mouth bottle, only to end up with half the contents splashing down your face? Or maybe you’re crushing it at the … Read more
Remember that last-minute get-together you hosted? Guests were arriving, the wine was chilling, but you were frantically searching for something…anything…to present your carefully curated cheese selection on. A chipped dinner plate just wouldn’t do, and that mismatched serving platter felt equally uninspired. The cheese, deserving of a grand stage, ended up looking a little sad … Read more
Remember that time you were trying to follow a recipe video while cooking, and your phone kept toppling over every few seconds, splattering it with flour and sauce? Or perhaps you were attempting to video call your family, but you ended up holding your phone at an awkward angle for an hour, resulting in a … Read more
Remember that summer barbecue last year? The sun was shining, the laughter was echoing, and I was in charge of bringing the fruit platter. I envisioned a vibrant, colorful spread that would be the talk of the party, but alas, my presentation fell flat. A plain, boring platter just didn’t do justice to the juicy … Read more
Remember that sweltering summer day, mortar drying faster than you could spread it? I was helping my neighbor, Frank, patch up his crumbling brick mailbox. Frank, a retired carpenter, had every tool imaginable, except, it seemed, the right trowel. We wrestled with undersized, oversized, and downright awkward spreaders until Frank threw his hands up, muttering … Read more
Remember that time you spent hours hunched over your desk, only to stand up feeling like a pretzel that’s been left out too long? That throbbing back pain, the stiff hips, that general feeling of “ugh” – we’ve all been there! For me, it was during a particularly intense project deadline. Coffee was flowing, pizza … Read more
Remember that last birthday cake you made? The one where you painstakingly layered the frosting, dreaming of smooth, professional-looking swirls? Mine ended up looking… well, let’s just say it had character. The culprit? A flimsy spatula that bent and buckled under the pressure, leaving uneven patches and buttercream mountains where smooth valleys should have been. … Read more
Remember those mornings when you’re rushing to get ready, juggling a coffee, trying to tame your wild mane, and wishing you had an extra pair of hands? I’ve been there! Especially after a shower, fighting with a regular hairdryer to get that salon-worthy blowout was a constant struggle. One arm would ache from holding the … Read more
Remember that time you were running late for a parent-teacher conference, juggling a screaming toddler and a bag of groceries, when you tripped over a rogue garden hose? Yeah, me too. As I sprawled inelegantly on the lawn, phone skittering across the grass, I wished – not for the first time – that I had … Read more
Remember those late nights, the gentle rocking, and the soft lullabies hummed in a desperate attempt to soothe a restless baby? I do! My back certainly remembers those nights too. After countless hours spent pacing, bouncing, and desperately trying to find a comfortable position, I finally discovered the lifesaver that changed everything: a glider rocker … Read more
Remember that time you were relaxing on the porch, enjoying the sunset, only to be jolted awake by the ear-splitting screech of the screen door every time someone went in or out? Or perhaps you’ve noticed unsightly rust streaks running down your beautiful outdoor shed, all originating from those sad, neglected door hinges? We’ve all … Read more
Remember that time you were getting ready for a beach vacation, feeling confident and excited, only to realize your grooming routine needed some serious attention? We’ve all been there, right? Between the awkward angles and the fear of nicks, achieving a smooth, comfortable result down there can feel like a Herculean task. That’s why finding … Read more