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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.
The Gut Health Secrets Your Nutritionist Wishes You Knew
Buh-bye, bloat.
Romanticizing My Fall Morning Routine: Coffee, Skincare, and a Cozy Mental Reset
Because the way you start the morning inspires your whole day.
The Mental Glow-Up That Changed My Life—No Filter Required
Because presence is the new perfection.
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The Breast Health Routine That Keeps Me Feeling Confident
Rituals of self-respect.
I Stopped Reaching for My Phone First Thing—and My Mornings Got So Much Better
The “no-scroll morning” routine that keeps me grounded and energized.
The Best Books I’ve Read This Year (So Far)
The novel I couldn’t put down, an anxiety reframe, and the unexpectedly great cookbook of the year.
12 Easy-to-Digest Foods That Help Beat Bloat and Balance Your Body
Nutrient-dense staples to beat the bloat.
These 10 Habits Genuinely Changed My Life—No Glow-Up Required
Simple shifts, lasting impact, zero shame.
10 Books That Made Me Rethink Everything This Year
Titles worth slowing down for.
The Only Juicing Guide You’ll Ever Need—With 10 Delicious Recipes
Glow and gut health, no cleanse required.
Too Hot to Cook? These 10-Minute Meals Are Saving My Summer
Hormone-friendly, no-cook, and actually satisfying.
Intentional Dating Isn’t About Finding “The One”—It’s About Finding Yourself
The “chill girl” has left the chat.
What to Do With Your Life in August—31 Ideas to Make Every Day Count
A deliciously lazy to-do list.
How to Learn a New Language in One Year
Texans live surrounded by Spanish. It’s on our menus, our street signs, and on the lips of so many people who live here. But even given all of that (and the four semesters of Spanish I endured during college) I still didn’t speak Spanish back in November of 2015. Rosetta Stone was something I’d been […]
Do You Need a Digital Detox?
Gluten detox? Check. Skincare detox? Done it. Digital detox? Hmmm… I’m gonna need to get back to you on that one. The other day I was at dinner with a wise friend who also happens to be a nurse, and I confided that I’ve been having some issues with insomnia lately (should that be a post?) […]
5 Prenatal Moves for Fit Mamas-to-Be
editor’s note: As someone who’s had 2 kids in the last 3 1/2 years, I can say from experience that staying active and toned throughout pregnancy is no easy feat. So I’ve been in awe as I’ve watched Marnie Duncan, owner of my go-to studio Mod Fitness, navigate 9 pregnant months with great posture, lean muscles, and […]
Weekend Notes
Morning, friends! Anyone else feeling especially happy that it’s the weekend? No matter how much I love what I do during the week (truth), by the time Friday rolls around I’m usually craving a break to turn it off, hang with the fam and not feel the constant need to be productive. I’ve been trying somewhat […]
A Morning With Katie Kime
Among the interior design set, and in Austin especially, the name Katie Kime has been popping up a lot lately. So what’s all the buzz about? Maybe it’s her new home decor shop at one of the city’s busiest intersections, or her involvement in some of this town’s hottest parties, or the biggest conversation topic of […]
Justin and Julie Marie
Julie Marie Wier and Justin Kitchen are one of those couples who (at any given moment) look like they just walked off a movie set — maybe something with a Pulp Fiction vibe, or John Water’s 1990 cult classic Crybaby. As individuals, they both posses a rare combination of striking looks and truly rebellious style. […]
6 Life-Saving Tips That Will Save Your Sweaters
Ever been heartbroken to see your favorite sweater meet an untimely end? Or wondered what to do with your winter weather splurges once springtime rolls around? Well, the ladies behind The Laundress are here to answer our every sweater query. Meet Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, the founders of the Laundress, a line of environmentally […]
How to Clean Up Your Finances
Much of what I love about this column is that it’s not solely focused on how to stay in shape or eat healthy. Sure, they are very important and I love sharing my experiences with both, but Living Kindly is dedicated to the broader picture of wellness. Wether that be physical, emotional or mental, they […]
Weekend Notes
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovies! I’ve got to admit I’m a huge fan of this holiday (probably doesn’t come as a surprise if you’ve taken a look at our homepage lately.) Roses, handmade cards, and endless chocolate? What’s not to love? Adam and I celebrated together early, so today is all about spending time with our two […]
How to Make Macarons at Elizabeth Street Cafe
Anytime out-of-town friends come to Austin, one of the first places I take them is Elizabeth Street Cafe. I know I can’t go wrong with what is arguably the cutest café in town (I mean, have you seen the bright pink and turquoise exterior?!) and treating them to the fresh mango and cucumber salad or a warm bowl of bún accompanied […]
What’s Your Love Language?
Have you ever looked back on a breakup years later and thought to yourself, “you know, some of that might have actually been my fault, too”? …yeah, me neither. (Just kidding.) But in all seriousness, it’s incredibly common for relationships and marriages between well-meaning people to suffer from passion-fueled miscommunication. And when you’re in the […]
Weekend Notes
Happy Sunday! I’m curled up in front of the fire on this chilly morning, trying to decide whether to make pancakes or bundle up and go to my barre class. The former admittedly sounds more fun right now, but I know I’ll be really glad later if I choose the latter. Especially in preparation for the […]
How to Keep Romance Alive
I’ve never talked much about my own love story on the blog — not for any particular reason, it just never seemed that relevant. Which is funny, since meeting Adam was a defining moment of my life and one of the very best things that’s ever happened to me. We met at work and got […]
How to Set Up Your Record Player
Sure, wooden crates filled with record collections make for an amazing decorative detail, and all our favorite tastemakers all seem to have a turntable strategically perched in their respective stylish living rooms. But a lot of you may still be wondering: why vinyl? My good friend Paul (a fellow music lover, and symbolically, the person […]