Many of us follow a pretty typical education trajectory: elementary school, middle school, high school. Some of us go on to college or university, and others go even further, earning higher degrees and making careers in academia. No matter how far your formal education journey takes you, learning doesn’t have to stop there. We can …
The pressure to be flawless, beautiful, and thin has been omnipresent my entire life — sort of like an IV drip of societal and media messages that continually fed me headlines, articles, and images about being thinner, staying young, looking better. Since my teen years, I have always thought I needed to lose 10 pounds, …
My mornings are sacred to me — sipping coffee, sitting in the sunlight while listening to gentle music. I’m surrounded by my cat and two house rabbits, and not yet immersed in the chaos of the day. A comfy place to sit is a must, and I have recently been redesigning my living room with this …
Anyone else feeling ready to leave the gray days of interior decorating behind? Want to make a bold move that speaks to how you’re both grounded and ready to live fearless and free? Bring on the green velvet sofa. 💚 Green is the new gray, a go-to for anchor pieces that can range from a …
I’m a sucker for unassuming places. Maybe it was because growing up my parents preferred road trips as our way of travel, even when this meant spending more than 20 hours in the car with four children—and a dog. My siblings and I were privileged enough to see a lot of the western United States …
Travel season is upon us! And by that, we mean every season can be travel season if you’ve got the right luggage. If you’re looking to upgrade your travel gear (or gift an upgrade to a loved one!) consider choosing sustainable luggage from these eco-friendly, fair trade collections from the best luggage brands we could …
There is nothing that makes a house feel more like a home than filling it with the people we love and the simple things that speak stories of sentiment and self expression. When sourcing these special items, it can often take a bit of time, effort and a few drawn out shopping trips! While HomeGoods …
There are few things more annoying than water stains and table rings—you know the ones. That’s why we’re all #TeamCoaster here! Plus, many coasters nowadays are more than just functional; they’re downright chic. From countertop to tabletop, here are our favorites made with sustainable materials, crafted by artisans, and designed to last for your next …
Cultures worldwide have incorporated delicious, functional spices in tradition for over 6,000 years, so why wouldn’t we modern-day home cooks follow suit? Thanks to the chemical compounds within, many well-known spices not only up your flavor game but also aid in wellness efforts like fighting inflammation, settling your tummy, and even increasing libido. And you won’t have to …
According to the Plastic Pollution Coalition, Americans use more than 100 million plastic utensils every day; multiply that by the number of other countries with similar practices, and we’ve got a worldwide environmental problem on our hands. (We really do.) The good news is that it’s easy to do your part. Instead of using plastic cutlery …
