Summary: After using Honest diapers and wipes for years, I tried their personal care line while on a two-week cross-country road trip with our family of four. They quickly became my new top choice for accessible, safe, and gentle products for children and self-care. Using Honest diapers, wipes, and personal care helped streamline our packing for eczema-prone …
Can You Get UTI Support From Home? We Review Wisp
Summary: Wisp is a sexual health and wellness company that offers UTI treatments, including preventative care, STD and STI testing and treatment, as well as fertility testing. I’ve been prescribed UTI antibiotics through Wisp five times over the past four years, and each time I am able to get my antibiotics within 24 hours or less of …
How To Stop Overthinking Literally Everything
I have been known to plan a lifetime in the space of a smile from a passerby. In one glance, I’m swept into imaginary arms, drinking morning coffee, painting a humble house, growing old and happy with a face whose name I’ll never know. “I have been known to plan a lifetime in the space …
Why We Fear Happiness And How To Unlock Joy
People are packed like sardines in the small-town cafe, swaddled in puffy coats and knit scarves. The rain and crisp air have driven them inside for espresso, its aroma flavoring the air with caramel and smoke. Nestled in the corner of a worn leather couch, I watch my boyfriend buy us lattes in the weak …
How To Start Strength Training (And Feel Confident At The Gym)
In February 2020, I made a resolution to get a gym membership and start strength training regularly. I know, bad timing. I was already working out fairly regularly — jogging, going to yoga classes — but I wanted something more. As someone with a small frame, I wanted to feel stronger. And when I looked …
How A Closet Cleanout Can Change Your Life
After I graduated college, I brought home four huge boxes packed full of clothes. A week later, after much deliberation. I sent three of those boxes to a donation center. The sheer volume of stuff I cleared away was impressive, but what really stuck with me was the feeling afterward. I felt more like me. …
Are Alohas’ Sustainable Clothes As Chic As Their Shoes? We Review
Summary: After years of swooning over ALOHAS’ made-to-order sustainable garments, I finally tried a few items from their clothing collection. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the clothes (which appear to be made for taller gals) fit my petite body perfectly. They are also comfy, effortless, and exceptionally well-made. PROS ALOHAS uses an “on-demand” system to minimize …
9 Most Comfortable Clogs For Women (2024)
Our editors have walked in hundreds of clogs to find the best options for comfort, style, and durability. These are our favorites. What goes around comes around—even with fashion, and the clogs trend is back! But we see why: Classic wooden clogs are effortless to throw on, durable for long days or hours standing, and …
99 Words Of Encouragement For A Friend Who Needs It
Feeling down is a part of life, and try as we might, there isn’t always much we can do when our loved ones are sad or disappointed. But according to a growing body of research, providing words of encouragement can make a tangible difference. According to The New York Times, the best way to effectively offer verbal support is to …
7 Vitamins For Postpartum Hair Loss You Can Take While Breastfeeding
Our editors have tested and researched dozens of vitamins, supplements, and serums to help with postpartum hair loss — these are our favorite picks with clean and safe ingredients. Let’s be transparent: Hair loss—especially a few months after pregnancy—is common. As bodies adjust to new hormone levels and growth cycles, it’s normal to notice hairs falling out …