Author: Amy Stevenson

Amy is an advocate adventurer. She loves enjoying each day by taking note of the small things in life. Amy started as a writer for Better Home + Living because of the opportunity to learn, teach and inspire others to reach for better and new things.

Nugget Ice vs. Bullet Ice

I’m a big fan of both nugget and bullet ice. I own portable ice makers that produce bullet ice and nugget ice, and make both ice types daily. I know what I’m talking about. I own the Frigidaire EFIC103 portable ice maker, which produces 26 pounds of bullet ice daily (view on Amazon), and the NewAir Countertop Nugget Ice Maker, which produces 40 pounds of nugget ice each day (view on Amazon). Nugget IceBullet-Shaped IceIs it Chewable?YesNoDoes it blend easily?NoYesCan it be dispensed?YesNoAre larger units available?YesYesIs it good for camping?NoYesIs it good for healthcare? YesNoIs it good for restaurants?YesYesHow long…

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Best Homemade Cleaning Solution

Cleaning our home can take a lot of work. We go from dust to grease to dealing with soap scum – it can be exhausting. Purchasing all the available cleaners on the market can cost a lot of money. These cleaning companies are not stupid. They provide cleaning products for dust, bathrooms, kitchens, and then you have general-purpose cleaning. It never ends. What if there was a cleaning product that did all of these well, and you could make it yourself? Well, it almost sounds too good to be true, but it is. I have discovered the ultimate cleaning product…

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Should I Purchase a family dog?

They say that life is always better with a dog. I tend to agree with that statement. Yet, it’s also true that not every home is a good fit for a dog. I know that during COVID, there’s been a lot of people that have jumped into purchasing a pet, and sadly, many regretted the decision. Reasons Not to Get a DogA Dog Takes a Lot of WorkA Dog Costs a Lot of MoneyA Dog Can Create More StressA Dog Takes Away Your FreedomYou Become AttachedReasons For Getting a DogCompanionshipHelps SociallyTeaches Responsibility They Make Us All HealthierConclusion Before we make…

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