Category: Tips and tricks

It’s not always easy to let go or keep your living space uncluttered and peaceful! Here are 5 simple rules that will help you start, finish or live a less cluttered life. Rule #1: No “just in case” One of the most common reasons for storing unnecessary things that will undeniably encumber you is that […]

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A few years ago, when we moved to France, I had the desire to start a project to raise awareness among parents about the value of buying second-hand for back to school. I was amazed at the amount of stuff kids “needed” to kick off the new school year—from a new schoolbag to a wardrobe […]

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Warm weather and sunshine are finally here… But ragweed pollen season is also beginning … which means DEBILITATING ALLERGIES for many!  Or perhaps you’re like me and you have allergies year-round when you push your limits playing sports (I know, who would have thought sports-related allergic rhinitis existed! Doesn’t keep me from being active, though.).  […]

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Truth be told, there are as many hanky sizes as there are noses. Ok maybe not quite as many. So here at TSHU, we’ve grouped our handkerchiefs in four “standard sizes” to help you choose more easily. Here’s the gist. Small handkerchiefs Size: 20 × 20 cm Why we ❤️ them: Small handkerchiefs are super practical because […]

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People sometimes ask me how I do it. And it makes me smile every time. “How do you do it, with four kids?” “How do you find time to work so much?”“How do you manage when Thomas is away for three weeks?” And I always answer—“You make do with what you have”! But maybe it’s […]

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Handkerchiefs are, of course, used for blowing your nose—and in the process, reducing your ecological footprint—but they can be used in many other ways! In this article, discover 10 unsuspected ways to use handkerchiefs… You might even adopt new habits in the process! Way # 1: Relieve your nose First things first: the most obvious […]

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Caring for our clothing or zero-waste essentials is not rocket science—but sometimes we don’t know better and we end up being really sad when our favourite t-shirt/cloth napkin/jeans/socks/hanky turns into a rag and just can’t serve anymore!  Here are 10 tips that will make a huge difference in keeping your things looking sharp and lasting—hopefully—for […]

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Among our fave eco-friendly habits to adopt, cloth napkins are at the top of the list! Beautiful, soft, absorbent and easy to care for, they help you reduce your consumption of paper napkins without changing your daily habits significantly. But how to make this new habit appealing to the whole family? And how to ensure […]

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Washing handkerchiefs is not rocket science, but if you are just starting off—or if you’ve run into a few hiccups—it can be useful to learn the tricks of the trade to make your experience more positive. Here’s our take on washing hankies filled with mucus!  No Soaking Needed Good news: no need to panic! Dealing […]

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Find the best fabric for your handkerchief. Ready to sport a hanky but unsure what it should be made of? Whether you’re shopping for a handkerchief or you’re skilled enough to make your own, you’ll want to tackle the project by learning more about fabric first. Luckily, we’ve gathered everything you need to know right […]

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