It wasn’t until recently, while walking with my dogs in the quiet of a nature preserve, that I recognized how valuable a slower-paced, gentler exercise could be — both physically and mentally. As a teen heavily into sports, I learned to value high-impact strength training and exercised for tangible results. The higher the intensity, the …
Somewhere in the archives of Facebook exists a photo of a fun-loving teenager in her last few days of her senior year of high school. She’s sitting inside a large recycling bin in the school hallway, giving a peace sign, grinning from ear to ear. That girl is not me. Instead, if you examine the …
When looking to spruce up a room in our house quickly or add some flair to our leased apartment, removable wallpaper is our go-to. Unfortunately, most contain toxins, ranging from PVC in vinyl, to mercury, cadmium, and lead, all of which can be harmful to our health over the long term. That’s why we turn to …
Summary: If you want to create a responsible, minimalist wardrobe without spending thousands of dollars, Quince is the shop for you. Their price point can’t be beat when looking for sustainable essentials even if they might not last forever. PROS Affordable closet staples for those who appreciate a minimalist approach to fashion A wide selection of responsibly-made and …
If you’ve been following astrology for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard this shorthand: The big 3. It refers to your sun, moon, and rising placements — and their prominence, astrologically speaking. But with so many moving elements, it can be confusing to track what it all means. While your sun is your leading …
Dearest Younger Self, Today will most likely be another day where you sit behind a closed door that your parents refuse to open. Today will most likely be another day where you wonder if there will ever be a time when things won’t feel this way. The years will teach you that children deserve unconditional …
Summary: After one month of sleeping on the Birch Luxe mattress, I highly recommend it as an incredibly comfortable, nontoxic solution to sleep troubles. The layers of cashmere, wool, and steel coils relieved my aches and pains and offered temperature regulation that significantly improved my sleep. In short, it’s divine! PROS The Birch Luxe is made of responsibly sourced materials …
I accidentally ordered a moisturizer that was formulated for menopausal women. Days earlier, I hurriedly purchased the product, recommended on TikTok to me by a dewy-faced influencer who bore the sheen of youth, because, above all, it was on sale for $5. It wasn’t until the product arrived that I noticed the name of the …
My mum and my grandmothers first taught me to knit so long ago that I hardly remember it. I’d knit simple little squares that I never knew what to do with — maybe they’d become a blanket, maybe a scarf — and that I eventually forgot all about. I recently picked knitting back up, however, …
My daughters were three and five when I learned there was a term for the exhausting running list I’d been carrying in my head since their births. Although anxiety and sometimes paralyzing perfectionism were states I’ve struggled with my entire life, this felt different. It was the administrative steps I had to go through to …