Taylor’s Journal
Stories, guides & useful ideas.
Stories from the products we make, the things we build and the finds we think are worth sharing.
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How Something Earns a Place at Taylor’s Things: Our Standard for Curated Finds
If something appears in Taylor’s Things Curated Finds, it has already passed our first non-negotiable test: turn the package around. The product…
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Building a Gaming PC the Smart Way: Use What Works, Waste Less & Build for the User
A useful computer part does not become junk because something newer launched. Taylor’s Things repurposes capable hardware into configurations that make sense…
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Why Software Belongs at Taylor’s Things: Building the Tools We Needed
I bought the computer, paid for the software and paid for the subscriptions—yet discovered how little practical control that sometimes gave me.…
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Hemp Body Butter: Where Family Knowledge Meets Modern Body Care
The VitalLeaves hemp body butter began with a product remembered from 2003, when the ingredient list and the promise on the front…
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Made by Hand, Made with Meaning: The Jamaican Crochet Story Behind Every Stitch
Jamaican creativity often begins with a simple instinct: use what you have, make something, put your own spin on it and share…
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Small Batch, Big Tradition: How a VitalLeaves Herbal Infusion Becomes a Product
A VitalLeaves herbal infusion starts with Jamaican plant knowledge, then moves through sourcing, preparation, small-batch testing, packaging and labeling until the product…
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Bush Tea, Memory & Modern Life: Why Jamaican Herbal Traditions Still Matter
Jamaican herbal knowledge has traveled through families and communities for generations. Taylor’s Things is documenting that knowledge and giving it another way…
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Glycerine Soap Without the Hype: What It Is, Why People Love It & How to Choose a Better Bar
In Jamaica, glycerine soap is a familiar household choice for gentle everyday cleansing. Here is what glycerin actually does—and what to check…
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From Jamaica to Your Daily Routine: The Story Behind VitalLeaves
VitalLeaves grew from Jamaica’s deep relationship with herbs, bush teas, roots and natural living—and a desire to bring Jamaican-style everyday alternatives to…