We’re all about enjoying the great outdoors as much as possible—but standing the whole time? Eh…we’re not so sure. We’ll take a lounging chair instead! These sustainable chairs are perfect for camping, sunbathing, and relaxing in your backyard or garden—however you like to be outside. Grab an outdoor blanket (or beach towel!) and a picnic basket, and you’re all …
Are You Sure No One’s Mad At Me? I recently greeted my husband when he came home from work and could instantly tell he was off. When I asked, he said, “I just feel really angry for no reason.” I panicked, assuming that his irritation must have stemmed from something I did. (It didn’t.) I …
The Science Behind Pheromones, Scent, and Sexual Attraction If we stripped away our material possessions, our clothes, and all the things we surround ourselves with, what is left? Evolution tells us that at one point in time, we were connected to the earth and our instincts in order to survive. Pheromones, for instance, are chemicals …
It’s Never Too Early In an increasingly digital world—and one currently in a pandemic—children are dealing with a multitude of feelings they may not know how to handle or even identify. These experiences can also exacerbate their feelings, causing anxiety or heightening stress and worry. In fact, mental health challenges for children are at an all-time …
My first experience with poetry was sugary-sweet and dripping in rhyme. Dr. Seuss’s melodic stories captured my youthful attention, and I loved listening to how the words bounced off the page to form music of their own. When I began writing poetry as a preteen, I invested my allowance in a rhyming dictionary. I rhymed …
Imagine this: A city as dense as Manhattan but with trees and greenery growing from every rooftop. A crystal clear river runs between the buildings instead of a road, carrying public transit boats. Bridges can also get folks from one building to the next, but no one seems in a particular hurry. I’m describing the …
We’ve researched and tested dozens of organic cotton and bamboo socks—these are our favorite options for their natural materials, comfort, and ethics across a range of price points. When it comes to daily wardrobe choices, socks are typically left out of the equation. When in fact having comfy and cozy socks can elevate our mood, …
Hair Masks For Growth, Hydration, & Volume We tend to put our hair through a lot: Heat styling, drastic changes in season, color or bleach processing, and more. So it’s no surprise that sometimes we experience hair issues like split ends, brittle roots, dry scalps and flakes—just to name a few. Luckily, regular hair care can …
We’ve personally tested and researched dozens of nontoxic self-tanner lotions and self-tanning products— these are our editor’s top picks for safe, clean, and streak-free options at a range of price points. We crave the feeling of the hot sun on our skin and the afterglow of a good tan—although our idea of tan and what actually happens …
Do Good Things Really Come To Those Who Wait? When I look back on the past couple of decades of my life, there have been various seasons of waiting. There were the months my husband and I lived in my parents’ basement, working bar jobs and counting individual dollar bills without so much as a …