How the Pandemic Has Changed Even Dog Adoptions
I grew up with a series of delightful and unique rescue dogs, all of them with their own interesting backgrounds and particular quirks. When I finished college, started a career, …
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I’ve Forgotten What It’s Like to Wear Real Clothes. Here’s How I’m Inspiring Myself.
For over a year now, I’ve worked almost exclusively from home. I haven’t seen friends, with the exception of one road trip last November. Until last month, I hadn’t eaten …
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How Long Do Your Nail Care Items Really Last?
As you embark on a spring cleaning mission or a major decluttering spree, certain areas of the house often take precedence: clearing out unused clothes, kitchen items, or even tackling …
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Tricks for a More Sustainable Kitchen
If you’re looking to improve the sustainability of your lifestyle and home, an all or nothing approach isn’t necessary–and honestly probably won’t work well! Small, step-by-step adjustments are easy to …
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A Psychologist’s Advice on Letting Go of Stuff You Don’t Need
After being stuck at home this past year, you may find a solid dose of spring cleaning and major decluttering, reorganizing, and redecorating is becoming a necessity. But there can …
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Indoor Herbs: A How-to Guide
If the winter months have you longing for the warm days of spring and summer and your plentiful outdoor garden, packed with vegetables and herbs to be harvested, there is …
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A Spice Connoisseur’s Guide to Hot Sauce
Those who love hot sauce, really love hot sauce. So much so that a whole hot sauce counterculture–small brands, small batches, and increasingly unique flavors–have been on the rise in …
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Vegetarian Super Bowl Treats: You Won’t Miss the Meat
For those who love Super Bowl gameday, there’s likely plenty of excitement around the game itself, gathering with the family, or even making bets. But possibly the highlight of any …
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Get Saucy: The Key to a Creative Kitchen
You’ve probably been eating at home these last 12 months more than ever before. And it’s starting to get really, really boring. Maybe all you need is to get a …
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Six Ways to Do Good with Your Holiday Shopping this Year
Believe it or not, the holiday season is firmly upon us, and though it likely feels nothing like the holidays you’re used to, that doesn’t mean the traditions and expectations …
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How to Bring Holiday Cheer in a Tough Year: Especially for Kids
The holiday season this year has become much less real world, and much more virtual. For those taking precautions as the pandemic enters its worst wave yet, many of the …
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The Glorious Indulgence of Children’s Literature
If this year has got you down (and honestly, who isn’t feeling it at this point?) and the approaching winter months of cold and possible isolation are looking a bit …
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Can Canned Cocktails Still Bring the Cheer?
If you’ve found that a combination of pandemic stress, politics stress, holidays stress, and normal life stress has caused an upswing in the amount of at-home drinking you’re doing, I …
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Statement Earrings for the New Online World
One of the recent trends of the jewelry world (and one we love) is the statement earring. Bold earrings are enjoying their moment in the trendy spotlight. Big, colorful chunky …
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Five Lipsticks You’ll Love Wearing
A dreaded combination is about to be upon all of us, and while it’s concerning in plenty of ways, it’s also the worst nightmare of your lipstick game: winter plus …
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