Going plastic-free is a fantastic aspiration, but along the way lies several challenges. One of the biggest you might come across when trying to store meat without the use of man-made plastics.

Here are some of our nifty suggestions that could help transform your food prep regime forever.

Ever since moving out, I’ve been posed with this question about ten thousand times: how would I know if solo living is for me? My answer is always that it boils down to your own lifestyle habits and preferences.

That being said, solo living is a luxury that not everyone can easily afford. In fact, even if you are able to afford it, you might still contemplate a shared apartment for various reasons.

Here are some factors to consider when making the big decision.

Sometimes, no matter how thorough your research, certain details just slip through. Here are some cat facts that might come as a shock to you.

1. Cat breeds matter

“All I want is a cat. I don’t care things as trivial as breed!”

That was precisely my sentiment when I was looking up cat adoption ads online. It didn’t even cross my mind to ask the previous owner about it.

But as it turns out, your cat’s breed does play a part in their personality type. As such, choosing a cat breed that will complement you, your lifestyle, and your household is of some importance.

For instance, if you already own a dog, you might consider adopting a more sociable cat that is likelier to get along with your canine child, such as a Birman or a Ragdoll.

Some of these might be surprising. Some aren’t exactly head-scratchers.

Either way, this post serves as a journal documenting my first few puzzling cat mum moments with Mateo, rather than an informative guide. So please, reserve your judgements.

1. Cats can’t eat most human foods.

Anyone more familiar with what dogs can consume might have the impression that the same goes for their feline counterparts. However, there’s an extensive list of foods that are highly cat-unfriendly, and right at the top are onion and garlic – the two ingredients present in essentially all cooking.