Rate this post When I was a child, I didn’t have to do anything to feel present during the holidays. It just happened. From ages 4–7, my family lived in Queens, New York, where my father was completing his surgical residency. I can visualize my dad putting me on his shoulders to watch the Macy’s…
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Rate this post Journaling is not the glamorous habit I make it out to be in my mind. I envision luxe hard-bound volumes full of pristine, poetic calligraphy written by candlelight before dawn. Reality finds me sitting sleepily in a robe, writing nonsense into spiral-bound notebooks until my coffee kicks in. My initial plan for…
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Rate this post Every December, as the world slows down and we collectively turn our attention toward gratitude, I find myself thinking about how much power this simple practice truly holds. Not just as a mindset, but as a biological intervention — one that changes the chemistry of our bodies. In my practice as a functional medicine…
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Rate this post There are so many takes on food in the world that it can feel impossible to know what’s noise and what’s actually helpful. Every season, there’s a new trend, a new list of rules, a new person telling you what you should or shouldn’t be eating. It’s confusing, overwhelming, and honestly, it…
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Rate this post Make bath time a better ritual with these natural, organic, and vegan soap bars! These bars use responsibly sourced and naturally occurring ingredients — like organic oils and plant extracts — for the deepest clean. Plus, most come without plastic packaging for a low-waste clean. Use them to wash your hands or…
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Rate this post We all need a good wash now and then — but it doesn’t always have to be from shampoo in a bottle. More and more, brands are releasing plastic-free alternatives that are as eco-friendly as they are effective at giving us shiny and smooth hair. We’ve found these shampoo bars that tackle…
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Rate this post Unfortunately, increased climate change means more natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards, and that ultimately means our homes are more at risk of blackouts and long-term outages. To be safe, it’s best to invest in a home generator that can provide backup power as needed. While many bigger home generators run…
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Rate this post While French style appears effortless and undone, utilizing easy pieces like jeans, flats, and t-shirts, it’s anything but thrown together. Less is often more—when French women wear easy, simple pieces in a neutral palette that are tailored perfectly, the end look is incredibly polished and chic. For inspiration, check out style icons…
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Rate this post Does a glance through your closet bring you inspiration? Or does it spark anxiety over clutter and unused pieces? If you’re working toward your dream closet, consider a technique that’ll help you shop more sustainably: identifying your personal style. “Consider a technique that’ll help you shop more sustainably: Identifying your personal style.”…
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Rate this post From Hijabs To Hair Bonnets Out of the many trends that are coming back, head scarves are easily one of our favorites. Reminiscent of old Hollywood glam, nothing sounds more appealing than throwing on a silky soft scarf and hopping in a convertible. And while the convertible part isn’t quite as accessible,…
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