5 Unexpected Items That Can Harm Your Indoor Air Quality

PLUS: A clever microwave hack for more even heating, 9 tips for great second day hair, and more. PLUS: A clever microwave hack for more even heating, 9 tips for great second day hair, and more. February 23, 2023 [View Online]( Good morning! Outdoor air quality is an important issue that affects us all, but the air in our homes deserves consideration too. In Today’s Good Thing, I’ll tell you about 5 surprising household items that can contaminate the air in your home, and share solutions that will help keep your air clean. And speaking of solutions, don’t miss the simple fix for a common microwave problem below. No more suffering through leftovers that are riddled with hot and cold spots! Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of firewood, a vacuum cleaner, and a potted plant.]( [5 Unexpected Items That Can Harm Your Indoor Air Quality]( Pollutants that can contaminate your indoor air often come from unexpected sources, including these everyday items. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( You might also like: ◆ [11 Things In Your Home That Are Dirtier Than You Know]( ◆ [7 Of The Dirtiest Places That No One Remembers To Clean]( QUICK TIPS ⚡️ Whether you’d like to shampoo less frequently or sleep in longer, these 9 tips will keep your hair looking fresh between washes. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ This homemade teriyaki sauce is not only highly versatile and extremely tasty, it’s also gluten free to boot. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ The thin skin on our hands becomes more and more delicate as we age, but these 9 skin care tips can help. [Read more ➜]( WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Heat Food More Evenly In Your Microwave [A photo of a plate of potatoes in a microwave.]( Mom may have told you not to play with your food, but this move is tactical. While I’m glad microwave ovens exist and I appreciate mine, it's hard to think of a more chaotic process for heating or reheating food. I’m not sure I fully understand how it all works, but what I do understand is that it’s next to impossible to heat food evenly in a microwave. Take Hot Pockets, for example—after the recommended time in the microwave, the ends are roughly the temperature of Earth’s core, while the center is somehow still shy of lukewarm. (I’m no expert, but my kids have subjected me to many variations of this rant over the years.) Luckily, there’s an easy way to avoid uneven heating, at least with foods other than Hot Pockets: arrange your food into the shape of a donut before microwaving it. Some areas may still come out a bit warmer than others, but the differences won’t be as drastic and you'll have a more pleasant eating experience. YESTERDAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of various meatloaf hacks.]( [11 Secrets That Will Make Your Next Meatloaf Unbelievably Good]( No need to settle for dry, uninspiring meatloaf. These 11 simple tips contain all the secrets to making your best batch yet. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( A FEW MORE THINGS... Go Bananas: Today is National Banana Bread Day, celebrating a type of quick bread that's perennially popular (with me especially!) While it’s not very complicated to make, I do enjoy [this 4-ingredient banana bread]( when I want to avoid making a mess in the kitchen. (Want to make a loaf today, but don’t have ripe bananas? [This hack ripens bananas in under an hour](.) Cheers For Chili: Today is also National Chili Day, honoring the meat stew more formally known as chili con carne (“chili with meat”). Originating from a region that straddles northern Mexico and southern Texas, chili is a proper Tex-Mex affair, and a flavorful way to warm up on a chilly evening. [Instant Pot Chili](, anyone? 🤔 Wordle: [Solve today's 5-letter word](. What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! My inbox is always open, so just hit "reply" and let me know what's on your mind. See you tomorrow! Sending you bright ideas and simple solutions to help you create a home and life you love. My mailing address is: One Good Thing by Jillee 841 S. Main St. Heber City, UT 84032 If you're not happy please reply to this email to tell me why. Update your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [here](. View our privacy policy [here](.