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15 Challenges
Up the ante
Nobody’s happy when the ants come marching into our habitats and eating areas, no matter what season. One ant attractor, sadly, is houseplants. Luckily, there are natural ways to keep the pesky bugs...
Brush away the years
Are the metal fixtures around your home looking a bit grubby? You can bring back the shine with a straightforward non-gel toothpaste. Today, challenge yourself to get out that toothpaste and polish...
Clear the air with a plant
Houseplants not only look pretty and add a sense of life to a home, they also have the potential to filter the air you breathe. Some varieties can even remove toxins like formaldehyde, tobacco smoke...
De-tangle your danglers
Earrings often end up in a tangled pile in a neglected jewelry box or drawer, unused and uncared for. You can give your ear jewelry a new lease on life by hanging each pair separately—without...
Bring a bucket to shower
How much cold water is wasted while you wait for your shower to warm up? Up to five gallons, according to some sources. That’s plenty to water plants or gardens with—and it’s soap-free! Today...
Go fog free
Want a nontoxic way to keep your bathroom mirror steam-free while you bathe? Today, challenge yourself by rubbing a small amount of shaving cream into the glass. (Tip: It doesn’t change the mirror’s...
Dance with yourself
When was the last time you turned up your favorite music and boogied? If it’s been a while, you’ll be surprised to discover it’s more fun than you remember. Challenge yourself to indulge your secret...
Make commercials count
Drop that remote and use commercials as a stopwatch instead. Do classic jumping jacks, or mix it up by varying your arm movement or by moving your legs in a cross-country ski motion. Research shows...
Find your home's inner gym
Opportunities for getting active abound right at home. So don’t wait for a convenient time or place; Challenge yourself to get moving, using your everyday surroundings as a springboard for action...
Spread dance fever
Are you a dancing queen? Or do you have two left feet? Either way, when you gather a group of friends or kids for an at-home dance off you’ll get your heart pumping, plus a great ab workout from all...
Have an exercise ball
The great thing about an exercise ball is that it’s so versatile. You can use it to strengthen your core. Or, you can tone your muscles and improve balance simply by sitting on it. Any ball you...
Hide and go seek
Where’s your best hiding spot? The great thing about playing hide and seek is that it exercises your body and your imagination. Challenge yourself to rally the young'un's and treat them to a game...
Strength train instead of vegging
Feeling antsy while you’re watching TV? If a show doesn’t capture your full attention, use that extra energy to do some strength training. Get out your handheld weights for some bicep curls, or try...
Get your garden growing
Gardening can be a surprisingly rigorous activity, made all the more satisfying by what you have to show for your efforts. Plant your favorite flowers, prune a tree, fertilize the lawn, or just pull a...
Rev up a video
In addition to moving those muscles, workout videos can teach you new skills. Nowadays there are videos for practically any activity you’d want to try, often available online to download immediately...
