How Psychological Minimalism Can Free Your Mind and Transform Your Life
The art of simplifying.
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Start Streaming—These Are the Best Classic Movies to Get in the Holiday Spirit
Bust out the cozy socks.
How to Break Free From Food Guilt This Holiday Season
Lean into the joy.
The Ultimate Dopamine Menu: How to Balance Hormones and Boost Happiness Naturally
Tips to feel your best, every day.
20 Habits to Reverse Your Biological Age, Starting Today
Time to turn back the clock.
Why Everyone’s Embracing a Quiet Life This Fall—and How You Can Too
From hustle to harmony.
31 Self-Help Books That’ll Inspire Growth and Healing in Every Area of Your Life
Time for an upgrade.
10 Cozy Beverages to Boost Your Energy—Naturally
Ditch the jitters, savor the warmth.
Do You Have A Food Hang-Up and What to Do About It
For as long as I can remember — at least since grade school — I’ve struggled with my weight. I deleted that sentence at least seven times and almost left it out completely, but I’m confident many of you can relate. It’s an embarrassing confession, and it’s filled with a lot of shame and bad […]
Weekend Notes: Back From Costa Rica & Cures for the Common Cold
photo by @onahazymorning Happy weekend, friends! Adam and I got back from Costa Rica last week, and it was exactly the kind of trip we both needed to get totally rejuvenated. The perfect mix of adventure (kayaking, surfing, and so much hiking!) and relaxation (beach time, amazing Latin American food, and so much rosé!), Costa […]
Weekend Notes: What a Nutritionist Really Eats & Elle Macpherson’s Beauty Secrets
photo above: Luc Lagasquie Good morning, my friends! Hope y’all are having a lovely weekend so far. We kicked ours off the best way we know how, with a sushi date night just the two of us where we got uninterrupted hours to talk about life. Yesterday was a power walk with the double stroller, trip […]
5 Stories That Prove It’s Never Too Late to Change Careers
Maybe it’s the un-PC nature of our biological clocks, or just good old-fashioned societal pressure, but it seems that women are especially susceptible to timelined expectations in life. Many of us want to achieve status in our dream jobs by 30, be married with multiple kids by 35, sell the company by 40… etc, etc. […]
Could You Survive This Cool New Beauty Treatment?
If you’re one of those people who feels they don’t have time for a wellness practice, then A) you probably need it the most, and B) you should probably try cryotherapy. Our art director Jenn Rose was sold the second she found out it takes 3 minutes from start to finish. Granted, these 3 minutes […]
Are We Addicted To Overcommitting?
photo from goop A few months ago, I found myself on a road trip with my husband and a (male) friend. We hadn’t traveled 10 miles before falling deep into conversation, as only the open road inspires, and before long I was venting to the guys about the self-inflicted pressure we women endure, which “they could […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Window Treatments
Window treatments are the kind of thing that have a huge effect on a space, but may not necessarily be the first thing you notice upon entering a room. When it came time to select our window treatments for #CSBungalow, we were working within a pretty specific set of needs: we wanted them to offer […]
How to Make New Friends as An Adult
If how to make new friends sounds like a pre-school topic, it’s probably because it’s a skill that isn’t typically taught in our society past age 5. That’s a shame, because many people eventually find themselves stranded in adulthood without the built-in network of friends that school always provided them. Whether you’ve just moved to […]
4 Changes to Make Before You Start Trying To Get Pregnant
photo from the cherry blossom girl Lauren Zielinski CNM, MSN, RN is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and the founder of a grassroots women’s health movement called New Moon Rising Events. New Moon Rising works in cities across the US to hold free, day-long workshops that foster discussion about reproductive health, political advocacy, natural medicine options, and community […]
Weekend Notes
Good morning, friends! Hope you’re all enjoying this chilly weekend and fitting in some fun and rest after the holidays. This past week was a mix of excitement to get back to work and kickoff new projects for 2018, combined with feeling kind of like a cold dose of reality to be at my desk […]
Merry Christmas (and a few great holiday reads)
Merry Christmas Eve, friends! Hope you’re having a cozy morning and that your day ahead is filled with love and joy. We’ve had a rocky start to the holiday – Henry (among other family members) came down with the flu a couple days ago, and there are few things sadder than a 2-year-old who feels […]
Is Birth Control Bad for You?
Lauren Zielinski is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and the founder of a grassroots women’s health movement called New Moon Rising Events. New Moon Rising works in cities across the US to hold free, day-long workshops that foster discussion about reproductive health, political advocacy, natural medicine options, and community connections. I. Feel. You. Navigating our option-overloaded world and […]
The Unexpected Thing I Learned From Doing a 5-Day Detox
How does that saying go, “You plan, God laughs?” This piece was supposed to be about my wonderful experience with a 5-day detox. And while it’s not too far off, I can’t help but laugh at the fact that I didn’t consider the detox might not go as planned, or the outcome would be much different than expected. You […]
Up Your iPhone Photography Game With These 5 Tips
We’ve all been there before. There’s a beautiful sunset right outside your window, or all your friends are finally together and you have to get a group pic, but then you’re disappointed when the photos you take on your phone never turn out quite like you thought they would. It’s no wonder our standards are […]
Weekend Notes: Stress-proof your holiday and take a social media break
Good morning, friends! Hope you’re all having a cozy holiday weekend. Ours has so far been full of all the clichés (decorating Christmas cookies, wrapping gifts, sipping hot cocoa by the fire), and I COULD NOT be happier about it. It feels like the season flies by in such a blur that I’m determined to […]
Weekend Notes: The Best Hot Chocolate & How to Be More Present
Morning, friends – and happy weekend! Are things starting to feel a bit holiday-ish where you are? Our weekend so far has included an epic sushi dinner at this spot, decorating and organizing our new guest bedroom (stay tuned), and yesterday I did a fun cooking class with Marcus Samuelsson. Oh and last night, we […]
Do These 6 Things As Soon As You Start Feeling Sick
If having personal experience with sinus problems qualifies you to speak to the topic, I’m basically a medical doctor. All joking aside — I’ve suffered from regular sinus infections for as long as I can remember. Ask anyone else who deals with this and they’ll tell you, it’s a frustrating and unfair condition that can […]
8 Natural Beauty Products You Need In Your Life Right Now
I’ve been on a natural beauty product kick after attending a non-toxic skincare event last month, where I learned that many of the products I own and use on a regular basis are loaded with synthetics. Now, I’m not trying to overhaul my entire beauty collection at once and immediately toss the hundreds of dollars […]
Is This the Most Out-There Wellness Trend We’ve Ever Tried?
Have you ever tried to meditate? I’ve been trying to, and despite my best efforts to zero in on my breath, everything else seems to come up instead. I draft emails in my head, remember texts I need to send, plan appointments I need to schedule. It’s a common challenge, and if you’ve experienced it […]
The Surprising Benefits of Disappointment
Recently, I found out that a work project that I’d spent weeks preparing for wasn’t going to happen. The opportunity was scrapped for reasons out of my control, and when the news dropped into my inbox, I immediately felt that familiar pit deep in my stomach that always seems to accompany true disappointment. (Also, how […]