Side sleepers, rejoice, for it’s finally your time to shine. 🪩💤 While stomach and back sleepers normally opt for firmer mattresses, side sleepers (this editor included) can benefit from softer mattresses. The same goes for those with joint pain in the shoulder, hips, or back, or lightweight individuals — mattresses that contour to your shape and provide …
Want to up your vitamin D intake, make more friends in your community, and increase your hand strength all in one go? It turns out that gardening can check all these boxes and more. Add reducing blood pressure and lowering your carbon footprint to the list, too. Gardening does so much more than make your …
I’ve been sleeping on my Avocado Luxury Organic Ultra-Plush Mattress for over a month now, and still, without fail, I wake each morning thinking about the ballroom scene from Romeo and Juliet, when Romeo, seeing Juliet for the first time says, “I never saw true beauty till this night.” Only in my daydream, it’s me, in my bedroom, …
With everything happening in the world, many of us find ourselves more stressed than ever and in need of support—we’ll be the first to admit we often feel this way. That’s why we’re huge fans of online therapy and virtual counseling to get the help we need, especially when face-to-face sessions aren’t always possible. Online …
There’s a line from Mary Oliver’s most famous poem, The Summer Day, that I’ve always loved: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do, with your one wild and precious life?” What do I plan to do? A lot. For one, it’s been expected of me. I was born in a small New Jersey town …
We’re always searching for ethical jewelry brands and small businesses for sustainable jewelry. We love finding local and woman-owned jewelry companies that dedicate themselves to thoughtful sourcing, fair wages, and give-back initiatives that truly have an impact. Whether it’s a thoughtful addition to our own wardrobe or a sustainable gift for our loved ones, ethical …
Few things are as personal as what we’re wearing under our everyday wardrobe. Our underwear starts our day with us; it should be comfortable, make us feel confident and effortlessly sexy, and—ideally—reflect our values for ethics and sustainability. There are a growing number of ethical and sustainable clothing brands that respect both people and the planet. But ethical lingerie …
First things first: I love a cocktail. Preferably something floral, sour, and slightly bitter—and during the summertime, these drinks shine. Gin and tonic? Aperol spritz? Sign me up. Best of all, cocktails usually come with making memories with loved ones, chatting and laughing around a table. “It turns out that skipping the booze doesn’t have …
If there is any single axiom I live by when it comes to making art, it is this: “Do not covet your ideas. Give away everything you know, and more will come back to you.” “Do not covet your ideas. Give away everything you know, and more will come back to you.” – Paul Arden …
We’ve reviewed dozens of clean baby clothing brands—these are our top organic and nontoxic selections for health, comfort, and versatility across a range of price points. Alright friends, when you’re diving headfirst into parenting, the sheer amount of things you’re expected to buy for your little one is absolutely overwhelming (and in our opinion, largely …