For many people, it takes about 18 months for a room or a house to feel “dated” or old. That’s when you start to feel the urge for design change creeping back in, but looking around, everything still looks and feels practically new, and a complete redo would be unnecessary, and, honestly, a bit wasteful. [...]
Key Takeaways Intimate wear became the most personal category in fashion as people increasingly emphasized the importance of personal identity, self-care, positive sensory experiences, and gender expression. A greater push for body diversity and minimalist designs has also driven intimates into the most personal category. Further making intimates highly personal are the modern push for [...]
Key Takeaways: Whole grains are plant-based pantry staples in any vegan kitchen, providing the perfect base for filling meals like stir-fries and dinner bowls. Combine whole grains with legumes and fresh or frozen veggies for a nutritious meal that will give you energy and make you feel full for hours. Seeds and nuts, herbs, and [...]
Key Takeaways Clean haircare products contain natural ingredients that benefit the earth as much as they benefit your curls. These ingredients are renewable and biodegradable, and they don’t require synthetic components to perform well. The top environmentally friendly haircare product ingredients range from aloe vera and coconut-based surfactants to avocado and shea butter, which can [...]
Key Takeaways Unborn babies may be influenced by psychological conditions. When a mother is highly stressed, for example, over uncertainty about her baby’s paternity, it can affect the unborn baby. When a father is anxious, it can affect the mother’s emotional well-being. Maternal stress can impact fetal health through cortisol transfer, while paternal stress may [...]
Women in their 40s experience physical and hormonal changes as they transition toward the end of their reproductive years. Health routines start to fail, and exercises suddenly become ineffective, primarily due to these changes. There’s also a sudden need to learn how to balance hormones during perimenopause, which includes detoxing. Balance Hormones During Perimenopause with [...]
Essential Pet Travel Checklist Key Takeaways Organize your pet’s health records and IDs for stress-free trips. Ensure your pet has a collar with your phone number and/or microchip. Acclimate pets to their carriers before travel by letting them play, sleep, and explore it to reduce travel anxiety. Bring collapsible water bowls, your pet’s usual food, [...]
Oral health and overall health? It’s an unbreakable bond. It goes far beyond the smile (that you’re always seeing in the mirror). In fact, bacteria from gum diseases or untreated cavities can travel through your bloodstream. And it does more harm than you know. It can contribute to inflammation and complications in the heart, lungs, [...]
Sporadic collectors and full-on completionists alike both remember the first Pokémon trading card game card pack or Yu-Gi-Oh! set they ever laid their eyes upon, and there’s a very good reason for that. It’s clear that the trainer cards and Dark Magicians we pull strike vital chords in all of us, but what exactly is [...]
Aging isn’t “the elephant in the room”. It is a privilege, and with this privilege comes great responsibility. Turning 30 and beyond isn’t about slowing down. It’s about ensuring you have the right tools in order to thrive. Maybe you're juggling a career, friendships, creative goals, fitness goals, or anything else that thriving means to [...]
One of the best aspects of planning any coastal resort vacation is choosing what beach-themed outfits you’ll wear. From stylish dresses to fun and flirty swimsuits, here’s everything you need to inspire beautiful resort outfit ideas that you can use to look your best, all while enjoying your dream vacation. Timeless Resort Outfit Ideas for [...]
Key Takeaways from this Article Coastal chic outfits are perfect for beach to brunch outings. Accessories like straw hats, sandals, earrings, and sunglasses are perfect for a finished look. Go with calm color tones like blue, green, and beige that blend with the natural elements. Coastal chic prioritizes comfort, quality, and style all in one [...]
Maintaining your fitness after 30 can be a tall task. Both your muscle mass and aerobic capacity will begin to decline, making it significantly more challenging to maintain a consistent fitness routine than it was in your younger years. However, getting fit after 30 is not impossible. As long as you understand how to get [...]
Coastal fashion style is classic, cozy, and sophisticated. It is the sort of style where you can step right off a boat and into a night out at a nice restaurant. But how do you achieve this look shapeshifting from day to night? Elevate Your Coastal Fashion Style There are several fun and easy ways [...]
If you're pulled in every direction because of work, relationships, and the pile of laundry that keeps getting higher, you’re not alone. Practicing healthy habits in your 30s is not only about drinking a few smoothies and doing some yoga classes, though these things can be of help. What matters most is having a self-care [...]
Bookmark this page and check back for updates! I add events, activities, and more as I learn about them. It's that time again! Summer on Long Island - not much gets better than days on the beach, hiking trails, visiting historical sites, and enjoying amazing outdoor dining. The one thing that is better than all [...]
Exploring our home state is one of my favorite ways to spend family vacations every year. As the kids have gotten older, we've spent more time doing road trips to visit other states and fun locations. But we always find our best times spent together are in New York. Our most loved area to spend [...]
Travel, to me, is one of the most important MUSTs for humans. International travel provides opportunities to those who want to experience new cuisines, history, and new types of people. But, domestic travel? Well, traveling domestically allows people to learn more about their own country, their people, and, the unique cultures found in the most [...]
Life's better with boundaries. Why do I say this? What are the benefits of setting boundaries? Honestly, I didn't truly understand how important it was to have some personal rules and regulations when interacting with loved ones, and even people I didn't even like. It was only after my therapist brought up that I couldn't [...]
In a world where white men are still making decisions for women, it's important to remember not only what BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS women have fought hard to reclaim, but also the women who did the fighting! Today, on International Women's Day, I'm all about remembering women who have made history and honoring all of their [...]
In the darkest days it's hard to find things to be grateful for. What I eventually realized was the importance of gratitude when I was drowning in depression. It never occurred to me to take time to not just think of things to be grateful for, but also to really sit in the gratitude. Why? [...]
Growing up, I used to squirrel away my allowance, birthday money, and Christmas money to buy lots of books. I have no clue why my obsession with reading has lasted an entire lifetime. I recollect nothing from my childhood about being read to, but I'm told I was. However, I DO remember seeing my parents [...]
Everyone tells us we need to create healthy plates of food with all the colors of the rainbow. What's that mean? You need to add more veggies to your diet, that's what! Truth is many people don't enjoy vegetables. I have a kid who has been slow to embrace your greens. It took a lot [...]
It’s understandable why some animals hibernate through the coldest months of the year. The animals stay warm and cozy as they await the warmth of spring. Humans can learn from animals about how to keep warm in the cold months. You just need a winter wellness plan that includes ways to stay healthy and energized. [...]
When you don’t have a healthy thyroid, symptoms can be difficult to manage. Constant fatigue paired with mood swings and uncontrolled weight fluctuations along with all of the other less-than-fun symptoms has a way of making you feel like a stranger in your own body. Foods that Boost Thyroid Function With winter settling in, we’ve [...]
One of my life long dreams is to never rely on corporate jobs as my main source of income. Escaping the nine to five is always the goal, am I right? We aren't meant to sit in offices and cubicles eight hours a day, five days a week. And working from home is just more [...]
It's the season most of us crave comfort foods. Something in the cold air has our minds aching for a big bowl of macaroni & cheese, a dozen chocolate chip cookies, huge bowls of chili, and large portions of lasagna. It's science, isn't it? If you live in warmer climates, I'm not sure what kicks [...]
Winter is, quite possibly, the harshest season for not just our mental health and bodies, but also our skin. Keeping it from drying out is a massive undertaking and there's a lot of moving parts when trying to hydrate skin. It isn't all about lotions and potions. Some of the work is internal, which maximizes [...]
Whether you have hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, or post-ablative hypothyroidism, maintaining your health and fitness is an essential part of your overall wellness. With the New Year, you might be feeling the pressure to enhance your thyroid fitness and work toward a healthier lifestyle. Follow along to discover some essential thyroid management basics. Essential Thyroid Management & [...]
When life is just kicking me in the balls and I can't seem to find the motivation to not only set goals for myself, but then create action steps to achieve goals - I turn to movies (and music, but we're focusing on movies for now). But, not just entertaining movies that spark laughter. No, [...]
