The Best Summer Books Of All Time—According to You
Summer is for book lovers.
Wellness
Wellness is more than just healthy habits—it’s about intentionality in all aspects of life. Here, you’ll find inspiration for nourishing routines, meaningful relationships, and authentic self-expression. Our goal is empowering you to feel aligned, energized, and fully present.
Bring Back Boredom—The Case For a ‘90s-Inspired Summer
Dust off those rollerblades.
From Red Light to Cold Therapy—These Are the Skincare Rituals Insiders Swear By
Refresh your skin, reset your energy.
The Hydration Rituals Saving My Skin, Hair, and Body This Summer
My Target shopping list for your glowiest summer yet.
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The Wellness Lies I Believed in My 20s—and the Truths I Live by Now
“The most nourishing path is often the least performative one.”
The Cure for Time Anxiety Isn’t Getting More Done
Productivity hacks, better time management…none of it worked—but here’s what did.
The 7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan A Nutritionist Actually Follows
Get 20+ grams of protein at every meal.
What to Do with Your Life in July: 31 Ideas for Every Day of the Month
Make the most of sun-drenched days.
The Summer Issue of The EDIT Is Here!
Consider this your invitation to slow down and savor.
This Is Your Sign to Plan a Solo Summer Date
Soft mornings, slow meals, and sacred stillness.
Not in the Mood? Try These 11 Exercises to Increase Desire
Deeper connection, better sex.
Nutritionist-Approved Supplements for Every Phase of Your Cycle
Expect a better flow—period.
11 Classic Summer Movies That Bring All the Feels, Every Time
Because some stories just stay with you.
Your Ultimate Cycle Syncing Guide: How to Harmonize Your Hormones Each Day of the Month
Brighter moods and balanced energy.
10 Feel-Good Mediterranean Recipes That Check Every Wellness Box
Good for your gut, and your taste buds will thank you.
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 […]
Why Vision Boarding is Our New Favorite Girls Night
January is one of our favorite months at Team CS because we have time to dive deep into headier topics like mindfulness and personal goals. With 2017 firmly in the rear view mirror, we thought it would be fun to use our first day back in the office to define our resolutions for the new […]
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 […]
10 Motivating Quotes for When You Don’t Feel Like Working Out
Raise your hand if “get in shape” (or something along those lines) is one of your new year’s resolutions. This year, after being completely inspired by Jenn’s health kick, I decided not to wait until January 1st to start kickstart my 2018 goals. My healthy routine over the last couple of months has consisted of […]
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 […]
4 Money Resolutions For The New Year
December is a time for merrymaking, gift-giving, and basking in quality time spent with loved ones. It’s also the perfect time to reflect on the past year and to plan for the one ahead. As we approach January 1, it’s natural to think about how we can better ourselves in the year to come. Some […]
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 […]
Are We Living In a Culture of Flakes?
Six days, three reschedules, and two time-sensitive text messages that went unanswered for 14 hours. That’s what it took recently for a friend to pick up a couch he’d already agreed to buy from me. This behavior got the entire Career Contessa office talking, and our Editorial Director Kit Warchol was so enraged that she has deemed […]
These Are the Best Apps for Saving Money This Holiday Season
Why does Black Friday always manage to sneak up on us? We have plenty of time to prepare, but most of us scramble to compile our holiday gift list before the big day. But now, scoring a great deal doesn’t have to mean waiting in line outside of the mall. As more of us transition […]
15 Fun Reasons to Stay In This Weekend
Ask anyone on our team — Austin is a hard town to be a homebody in. What I mean is that there’s a once-in-a-lifetime concert, restaurant opening, or film festival happening just about every weekend here. That’s one of the reasons we love having our Camille Styles HQ based in Austin, but it’s also why […]