After living most of my adult life in cookie-cutter cluttered apartments, or shoebox-sized messy flats with no direct sunlight, I moved into my dream apartment two years ago. Finally, I thought, my life will be perfect. Fast forward to now, and my greatest fear is an unannounced visitor. Turns out, the clutter and chaos I’ve lived amongst …
Being a psychologist for 35+ years and counseling hundreds of women at all stages of life, I’d like to tell you this doesn’t happen to me anymore. But, I can’t. It’s a habit. My inner critic gets stirred up if I’m in a new situation like moving after living in the same home for over …
“When we know better, we do better,” says Tashon Thompson, co-founder of TRYWELL, a brand making supplements that address nutritional gaps commonly faced in the Black community. Most people don’t know just how dire the state of Black health is in America. “In our country there’s a longstanding cultural issue with African Americans and the health …
Books that help us feel at home in our bodies. How we connect with our bodies changes during different stages of life: whether we are back on the dating scene after a long-term relationship has ended, exploring new sides of our sexuality after having a baby, or facing some internalized shame that is suddenly causing …
You know that slight euphoria when you get out of the water at the beach and walk back up to your towel as you breathe heavier, taste the salt on your lips, and start to air dry in the sun? “You know that slight euphoria when you get out of the water at the beach …
If you’ve ever had problems going #2 , chances are you’ve been told to up your fiber intake. But what is fiber, and where do we get it from? Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate, aka a food your body can’t naturally absorb. Instead, fiber must pass through your stomach, small intestine, and colon, which is why it helps your bowel …
We’ve reviewed dozens of organic comforters and duvet inserts — these are our top nontoxic selections for your health, comfort, ease of care, and long-lasting durability. Not all bedding is created equal. Some duvets are made with conventionally grown cotton which uses pesticides and fertilizers, while other comforters are polyester, which accumulates more dust mites than down. …
Looking for expertly crafted furniture that’s made in the USA? We’ve selected our favorite shops using high-quality and thoughtfully sourced materials — all made and manufactured in America. We’re taking sustainable and ethical shopping to the next level. Too often, we find mass-produced products lining shelves and being sold at exorbitant prices, only to fall …
Summary: I’m a side sleeper who thought I preferred a firm mattress until I met PlushBeds. After sleeping on PlushBeds’s Signature Bliss mattress for over a month, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the quality of my rest, relief from aches and pains, and a notable decrease in motion transfer between my partner and me. With a three-inch plush pillow …
During gift-giving season, we look for thoughtful keepsakes and the chance to give back with our purchases. But in addition to being conscious of our values, we may need to be conscious of our budgets. Below is our roundup of gifts under $50 from brands that are fair trade, handmade, or sustainable, and all are …
