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TIL: How to get rid of a stain on granite

June 23, 2018Jessica Leave a Comment

It all started with a dark brown basket that I’ve had for years that is filled with potpourri that sits in my bathroom. Add to that my new cleaners who do an incredibly thorough job, and I love them for… Continue Reading →

DIY, Lifestyle, TIL

Hunting the Hot Cross Bun

April 9, 2018Jessica Leave a Comment

At work, my coworker Chris started a chatroom dedicated to food. It’s by far my favorite chatroom to lurk on and see what interests folks in terms of eats. Initially, it was mostly about the universal love of the work… Continue Reading →

Food & Drink, TIL

TIL: How to Trap Crab

November 11, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

Can we just say the interwebs make things seem much more fun than they really are? Also, mistakes were made. This all started with a conversation with CC. CC: Hey, my friends are going crabbing, do you want to have… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, TIL

TIL: About the Pseudococcidae (aka Mealybug)

October 18, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

Me: The flowers you gave me are hanging by a thread and they are infested with something. It can’t be aphids because they are white and make webs. KO: Well those aren’t meant to last unless you have a garden.… Continue Reading →

Lifestyle, TIL

TIL: Alpine Butterfly Knot

August 29, 2017Jessica Leave a Comment

While camping along the PCT the other week, after pitching our tent with a couple slip knots, Steve taught me how to do a quick Alpine Butterfly Knot. I probably remember this one better than the knots I learned from… Continue Reading →

TIL, Travels backpacking, camping, hiking, outdoors

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