Sure, you can get by with basic kitchen skills like cooking and washing dishes, but we’re here to tell you how easy it is to be a complete whiz in the kitchen! 1. Avocados won’t ripen? Stick them in a paper bag. 2. Keep your sugar from hardening in the container by adding an orange peel. [offer] 3. Pit a cherry by placing it on top of a beer bottle and pushing the pit into the bottle with a chopstick. 4. Instead of waiting an hour for refrigerated butter to soften, use a cheese ... View the Post

Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich? That gooey cheese, the perfectly crispy bread. Call us old fashioned, but we think the grilled cheese is a tried & true classic that should be a staple in any gal’s household. But if you’re looking for a few ways to switch it up, whether for guests, to impress a date or simply because you live on the edge, here are 4 ways to take your sammy to the next level. [first_adsense] 1. Pesto & Mozzarella For an Italian twist, make it with ... View the Post

Ah, traveling. Exploring the cobblestone streets of Europe, hang-gliding in New Zealand, eating beignets in New Orleans. As dreamy as it all sounds, even the most carefully planned excursion can be wrecked by stained clothes, forgotten phone chargers, or damaged luggage. But don’t worry – Poise & Purpose is here with eight travel tips that will have you jet-setting like a pro. [offer] 1. Put a “Fragile” label on your luggage. Baggage handlers are required to be gentler with ... View the Post

With summer in full swing, people are looking for every opportunity they can to spend more time outside. And what’s the perfect thing to do outside on a hot summer night (or anytime, for that matter)? Eat. Eat lots. [first_adsense] So we thought we’d do you a solid and give you five crucial (no, really) tips for preparing and executing the perfect outdoor meal. Buon appetite! 1. Fight the urge to light scented candles. I know, I know. “But they set the ambiance!” “But it’s a bug ... View the Post

There’s something enchanting about small residences: cozy studios, homey one-bedroom cottages, charming city apartments. There’s a warm, snug feeling in places like these that’s hard to find in roomier stomping grounds. Unfortunately, there’s a fine line between “cozy” and “cramped.” Which is why Poise & Purpose is here to break down the tough job of making a small space not only doable but adorable. 1. Create distinct areas for all the space's uses. Especially in very small apartments ... View the Post