As much as I love to be outside, I’ve always found my air-conditioned home quite comfortable after an outdoor adventure—especially during the hot, buggy, and rainy months. Unless I caught wind of a yucky smell wafting from a full trash can or was trying to air out the new furniture or fresh paint smell, I’d …
As a long-term yoga practitioner, runner, and resident of Colorado (where a hoodie, hiking boots, and leggings are a perfectly acceptable daily outfit), I’ve always bought leggings based on fit. I asked essential questions like, “Will they stay on my hips?” “Will I get saggy crotch?” “Will I get camel toe?” “Will they make my …
Many of our most beloved childhood memories involve curling up on the couch with our parents or snuggling into their laps to watch movies or old home videos. And the sofa we most often remember cuddling on? A good ol’-fashioned sectional couch. Sectional couches are modular sofa pieces that are bigger than loveseats or individual …
I’m always looking for new ways to add flair to my outfits. Between microtrends and Pinterest pages filled with fashion inspiration, it can be challenging to curate a wardrobe that feels like a true expression of myself. It can be even more difficult to do so while maintaining variety and being mindful of overconsumption. When …
Unfortunately, increased climate change means more natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards, and that ultimately means our homes are more at risk of blackouts and long-term outages. To be safe, it’s best to invest in a home generator that can provide backup power as needed. While many bigger home generators run on liquid propane …
There’s nothing sweeter than a good night’s sleep—and nothing that helps restore us better than a comfortable bed situation. Our main priority though? Natural, safe, and nontoxic bedding. Listed below are sustainable and organic bedding brands that offer a range of organic sheets and organic comforters, perfect for every member of the family. These brands use eco-friendly materials, …
1. MUD\WTR Best For | Mushroom & cacao coffeeMain Ingredients | Masala chai, lion’s mane, chaga, reishi, turmeric, cinnamon, cacao, cordycepsPrice | $50 for 30 servings; discounted subscriptions available Owned and operated out of Santa Monica, CA, MUD\WTR harnesses the power of mushrooms (the legal kind!). Grown in the US and supplemented with other sustainable ingredients like cacao, turmeric, and …
“You’re too sensitive.” It’s a statement I’ve heard all my life. Depending on the context, it’s either meant as an insult or offered as well-meaning feedback. Regardless of the intention, I’m always left with the same feelings: Toughen up. Be stronger. Bury your emotions. Be different than who you are. When I was a teenager, …
Whether you’re working from home (and skipping the desk for the day) or just kicking back for an evening of Netflix, your sustainable couch is a major player in your comfort. And second only to our kitchens, living rooms are a key place for connecting with the people we share our homes with—roommates, partners, kids, …
