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  • Lauren Kurtz: Culinary Magic — Must-Have Herbs for Your Home Kitchen Garden | On the House #60

    Lauren Kurtz: Culinary Magic — Must-Have Herbs for Your Home Kitchen Garden | On the House #60
    Aug 29 2024
    With environmental concerns and astronomical supermarket prices, having an edible garden at one’s fingertips has never looked more enticing. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with horticulture expert Lauren Kurtz to learn more about what it takes to start and maintain a home kitchen garden. Having graduated from the University of Connecticut with a PhD in Plant Science, Lauren’s research focuses on horticulture and plant breeding of hemp. Prior to graduate school, she worked in ecological horticulture and environmental education, and additionally, as a horticulture content editor for Wikihow. Currently, she serves as an invasive species outreach specialist at her alma mater, working with land managers, government agencies, scientists, and the public to navigate best practices for managing invasive plants in Connecticut. In this episode, Lauren Kurtz expresses that herbs add color, texture, and various flavors to food, transforming ordinary meals into culinary delights, sharing her personal list of must-have herbs for anyone looking to start a home kitchen garden. To add, she outlines the first steps required in growing a herb garden. Together, Gabriella and Lauren Kurtz discuss the day-to-day care and maintenance of a home herb garden, from watering and weed control, to fertilization and pruning. So, whether you’re a fellow herb aficionado, or a beginner looking for a reliable source of guidance, tune in to this episode for fascinating insights on growing your own feed! Visit Lauren Kurtz’s work on: https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Lauren-Kurtz Connect with Lauren Kurtz on the following platforms: Email: lauren.kurtz@uconn.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-kurtz-3000a2ab/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    56 mins
  • Dr. Pushpa Wood: Budgeting for Big Life Changes — Marriage & Parenthood | On the House #59

    Dr. Pushpa Wood: Budgeting for Big Life Changes — Marriage & Parenthood | On the House #59
    Aug 15 2024
    Preparing for life’s milestones such as marriage and parenthood requires a level of foresight coupled with practical budgeting strategies. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with Dr. Pushpa Wood, the director of the financial education and research center at Massey University, to learn more. With a long-standing history advocating for adult and financial literacy, Dr. Pushpa Wood has worked across school, tertiary, and industry sectors to educate teenagers, university students, and working adults alike about the often-overlooked aspects of finance. Highly regarded as one of the key academics involved in developing resources for financial literacy, Dr. Pushpa Wood’s research interests include identifying trigger points that motivate people to change their financial behavior, preparedness of women in planning their future, and testing culturally appropriate evaluation tools. In this episode, Dr. Pushpa Wood defines budgeting as a tool that assists with major life adjustments, which encompasses identifying goals, managing expenses, and saving for the future. On top of that, she reveals that a widespread misconception is that couples should adhere to a fifty-fifty split. Together, Gabriella and Dr. Pushpa Wood discuss effective strategies for communicating financial goals and priorities between couples, as well as the importance of involving children in finances from an early age. So, tune in today for an insightful conversation and expert advice on conversing about finances with your partner to prepare for any pivotal life transitions that may come your way! Connect with Dr. Pushpa Wood on the following platforms: Email: P.Wood@massey.ac.nz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pushpa-wood-onzm-41151a32/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ , and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Vanessa Mardirossian: Navigating Sustainable Cloth Care for Households | On the House #58

    Vanessa Mardirossian: Navigating Sustainable Cloth Care for Households | On the House #58
    Aug 2 2024

    “Buy less, choose well, make it last” are the words of Vivenne Westwood that have paved the way for sustainable fashion. But how exactly are we to make our clothes last? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with textile designer Vanessa Mardirossian for insider knowledge on how to wash, store, and care for clothes.

    With 20 years of experience working in the fashion industry across haute couture, ready-to-wear, fast fashion, and trend studio sectors, Vanessa is a textile designer, textile design educator, and PhD candidate hailing from Nice, France. Her research explores the development of non-toxic dyes with a focus on textile ecoliteracy, aiming to avoid textile toxicity at the early stages.

    In this episode, Vanessa shares her research into textile toxicity and how it affects not just us as individuals, but also communities and the environment. On top of that, she discusses what to look out for when shopping, and why shopping is not always the answer.

    Together, Gabriella and Vanessa chat about DIY solutions, from spicing up your clothing with natural dyes, to creating your own soap. So, tune in today for an invigorating conversation teeming with expert insights and exciting clothing care ideas!

    Connect with Vanessa on the following platforms:

    Email: vanessamardirossian@gmail.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamardirossian/

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Karen Magruder: Community Roots — Fostering Eco-friendly Communities | On the House #57

    Karen Magruder: Community Roots — Fostering Eco-friendly Communities | On the House #57
    Jul 19 2024
    Humans are innately social: connecting with like-minded people is not only important for our mental well-being, but could also serve a greater purpose. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by assistant professor of practice Karen Magruder to learn more about fostering eco-friendly communities. A dedicated and award-winning educator, Karen is passionate about integrating evidence-based and innovative techniques to promote student success in online learning. Currently, she serves as assistant professor of practice at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work, where she created a course on environmental justice and green social work, and to add, is a clinical social work supervisor. In this episode, Karen sheds light on community roots in the context of household management and sustainability, describing the foundation of community as stable, coherent, and resilient. That aside, she reveals that fostering eco-friendly practices in our homes and communities can reduce our environmental impact on a larger scale, create socially equitable and interconnected communities, improve the economy, and increase jobs as well as property value. Together, Gabriella and Karen discuss the inner workings of such communities, from ensuring accessibility and inclusion through usability testing and feedback from diverse communities, to policies and regulations. So, tune in today for a conversation teeming with insights on saving the earth through the strength of numbers. Follow Karen’s work via: https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=johnstonmagrk Connect with her on the following platforms: Email: karen.magruder@uta.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-magruder-lcsw-s-13b81931/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Dr. Duane Mellor: Sustainable Cooking — Health, Thrift, and Environment | On the House #56

    Dr. Duane Mellor: Sustainable Cooking — Health, Thrift, and Environment | On the House #56
    Jul 4 2024
    In recent years, sustainable cooking has been hailed as the solution to the world’s carbon footprint concern. But what does it actually mean to cook sustainably? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with award-winning dietitian and science communicator. Serving as the Aston Medical School lead for Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine, as well as associate dean for public engagement in the College of Health and Life Sciences, Dr. Duane’s focus lies in promoting high-quality science and health communication, as well as involving communities in shaping programs. But most of all, with a wealth of experience in discussing health, Dr. Duane has a strong passion for helping people grasp the science behind health-related information. In this episode, Dr. Duane shares the key advantages of implementing sustainable cooking for both households and communities alike, revealing tips on how to kickstart the endeavor. Additionally, they emphasize the benefit of utilizing the oven to cook multiple dishes at a time. Together, Gabriella and Dr. Duane exchange ideas on how to use up older vegetables, rather than tossing them straight in the bin. On top of that, they discuss how to weigh up various factors to consider when deciding how one is to reduce the impact of cooking, from cheaper cuts of meat to shorter cooking times. So, tune in today for an empowering discussion on how to incorporate sustainable cooking into your routine, and make a positive impact on both the environment and your personal health! Connect with Dr. Duane on the following platforms: Email: d.mellor@aston.ac.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duane-mellor-4a696114/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dr Dorina Pojani: Housing Affordability Crisis — Understanding the Challenges | On the House #55

    Dr Dorina Pojani: Housing Affordability Crisis — Understanding the Challenges | On the House #55
    Jun 20 2024
    Housing is a basic human need, yet a lack of affordable housing perpetuates a housing crisis affecting over a billion people worldwide. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with urban planning associate professor Dorina Pojani to learn more about its challenges. With research focusing on various aspects of the built environment,including urban design, transport, and housing, Dorina approaches her work from a feminist perspective. Over the years, she has held guest teaching and research positions in Austria, Chile, Italy, and Oman, and worked as a consultant for various United Nations agencies. But apart from that, she’s been published broadly in non-academic outlets, including The Conversation. In this episode, Dorina shares that the housing affordability crisis affects people’s day-to-day lives, from having a lower budget for food, and education, to reduced access to medical services and health insurance, as well as general stability. She reveals that the culprits of the crisis are the sheer lack of houses, along with an excessive number of investment houses. Together, Gabriella and Dorina weigh up potential solutions that individuals can turn to in the meantime, some of which include flexible budgeting, downsizing, negotiating rent, cohabiting and moving further from the city. So, tune in today to equip yourself with a comprehensive understanding of one of society’s most urgent dilemmas! Follow Dorina’s work via the following websites. University of Queensland: http://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/11894 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=2kd9fFEAAAAJ&hl=en The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/profiles/tammara-soma-294368 Connect with Dorina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorina-pojani-30689b220/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Professor Wasim Saman: Maximize Savings and Comfort with Home Solar | On the House #54

    Professor Wasim Saman: Maximize Savings and Comfort with Home Solar | On the House #54
    Jun 6 2024
    Solar panels can contribute to your journey towards a greener, more efficient home, but what other merits are there? This week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with sustainable energy engineering Professor Wasim Saman to find out more. Focusing his career on sustainable energy education and industry targeted research since the 1980s, Wasim’s research spotlights solar utilization and storage, as well as the sustainable use of energy in buildings. Today, he continues to provide advice to the building and manufacturing industries, mentorship to staff and students at University of South Australia and around the world, and to communicate the benefits of low carbon living. In this episode, Wasim breaks down the financial benefits of installing solar panels, revealing that upfront costs like installation and batteries, will pay off in the long run. That aside, he shares that location and surroundings, along with roof condition and house suitability, are among some of the various factors homeowners should take into account before installing solar panels. Together, Gabriella and Wasim discuss the maintenance required for a home solar system, as well as useful smart home products that can assist homeowners with control and maintenance, from monitoring battery charge levels to controlling the operation of appliances. So, tune in today to discover the economic and environmental advantages of solar power, learn about the latest technological advancements, and gain expert advice on how to make the most of this renewable energy source. Follow Wasim’s work via https://theconversation.com/profiles/wasim-saman-7084 Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasim-saman-201a995/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Bhagyashree Jain: Budget-Friendly Eco Cleaning — Greener, Cleaner Home | On the House #53

    Bhagyashree Jain: Budget-Friendly Eco Cleaning — Greener, Cleaner Home | On the House #53
    May 23 2024
    Keeping the home clean while being mindful of our environmental footprint and our wallets is a far easier task said than done. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Jourstra picks the brain of Bhagyashree Jain, founder of The Disposal Company. Passionate about community engagement and fair representation, Bhagyashree is invested in building partnerships that systematically solve for the global waste crisis. She helps brands & corporates become ESG compliant while also incorporating sustainability into their brand marketing strategies. In this episode, Bhagyashree notes that the main principles of sustainable cleaning involve minimizing waste or excessive usage of products, such as dishwashing detergent, alongside using non-harmful or toxic cleaners. That aside, she shares that the most common challenges of sustainable cleaning arise from a lack of knowledge and awareness, as well as inaccessibility, cost, and difficulties with adapting. Together, Gabriella and Bhagyashree discuss major misconceptions such as eco-friendly products being less effective than regular cleaning products, alongside common chemicals in household cleaning products that can exacerbate health issues like asthma, dermatitis, and sensory irritation. So, grab a broom and tune in to this episode for an enlightening episode that will, hopefully, impart more confidence onto your eco-friendly cleaning endeavors! Follow Bhagyashree’s work via the following platforms: The Disposal Company: https://thedisposal.co Thermowaste Solutions: https://www.thermowastesolutions.com/ Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagyashree-jain/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/householdMgmtsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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