Does Boric Acid Make You “Tighter”? My Honest, Slightly Awkward Review

I’m Kayla. I’ve used boric acid suppositories more than once. Not for “tightness,” but for those stubborn infections that keep coming back. So I’ll give it to you straight. Boric acid suppositories are commonly used to treat recurrent vaginal infections such as yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, helping to restore vaginal pH while keeping harmful …

I Tried AI Study Guide Makers So You Don’t Have To

I’m Kayla, and I live in sticky notes. Late-night coffee. Crumpled handouts. You can picture it. So I spent a month testing AI study guide makers across real topics. I used them for my niece’s 8th grade science test, my own work course, and even a messy stack of U.S. History PDFs. I wanted fast …

I Made Cottage Cheese at Home. Here’s What Actually Worked.

I’m Kayla, and yes, I make cottage cheese in my tiny kitchen. I’ve tried it on busy weeknights and on slow Sundays. Some batches were dreamy. One was a sad milk puddle. Here’s the real story, with the stuff no one tells you.If you’d like to compare my approach with a classic stovetop version, check …

My Weekend With a Cast Iron Waffle Maker

You know what? I didn’t think waffles could feel this cozy. But this little iron did it. Mine is the Rome old-fashioned cast iron waffle maker. No plug. No fancy lights. Just heat, batter, and a hinge that squeaks like a friendly door.If you’d like to read the blow-by-blow version of my learning curve (complete …

I tried making my nose look smaller. Here’s what actually helped.

I’ve had a soft, round nose since middle school. Cute in family photos. Not so cute under harsh bathroom lights. You know what? I used to tilt my head in every selfie, just so the tip looked less wide. I’m not mad at my nose now. But I did try a bunch of little tricks …

I Made Tortilla Chips in My Air Fryer (So You Don’t Burn Yours)

I love chips. I also hate stale bags. So I started making my own chips in my air fryer. And you know what? It’s fast, cheap, and kind of fun. The crunch is real. If you’d rather begin with a clear, photo-heavy recipe, the step-by-step guide to classic air fryer tortilla chips is the one …

How I Make “Shroom Tea” (The Legal Kind): Real Tests, Simple Steps, Honest Notes

Quick note before we start: I can’t help with making tea from illegal psychedelic mushrooms. I keep things safe and legal. But I do make and review legal mushroom teas all the time—reishi, chaga, lion’s mane—and they’re cozy, earthy, and great for a calm night or a focused morning. Here’s what I actually used, how …

“Make like a drum and beat it” — My NYT Crossword Story

I was on the Q train, coffee in one hand, phone in the other. The car rattled. My thumb hovered over a clue that made me smirk: “Make like a drum and beat it.” I whispered the answer out loud, because I do that. SCRAM. Five letters. It snapped right in. I even penned a …

My Banana Loaf Bread Maker Review (yep, I actually use it)

I’ve been making banana loaf in my Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker (CBK-110) for a year. I bought it on sale for about $120. Scrolling through the customer reviews on Best Buy convinced me it was worth a spot on my counter.I live in a small Chicago apartment, and my oven runs hot. The bread …

I Tried a Bunch of Ways to Make Purple — Here’s What Actually Works

I make a lot of purple. Paint, frosting, fabric, even hair. Friends ask me for “that purple” all the time, and kids at my kitchen table love to watch it happen. So I tested a bunch of stuff, took notes, made a few messes, and found what works great — and what turns into sad …