Illinois winter tested our soap, and Linda’s hands stayed soft and happy. Cold weather hand care tips plus a real tester note.

Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort meal, and this version makes it weeknight-easy with the help of a Ninja Foodi and a whole chicken (even if it’s still a little frozen). In this post I’ll show you how I build rich homemade broth, shred tender chicken, and use my favorite noodle trick so every bowl is cozy, flavorful, and never weighed down by soggy pasta.

Meet the sink setup that keeps bar soap firm and fresh: a slatted bamboo tray for drainage, a natural sisal bag you can hang to dry, and a simple dry-between-uses routine. Fewer puddles, less mess, longer-lasting bars. Includes quick checklist, care tips, and footnoted references.