Throughout history, societies across the world have held festivals and ceremonies marking winter solstice, the day of the “sun’s rebirth.” Most often, winter solstice celebrations honored the symbolism of fire and light, along with life, death, the rising sun, and the moon. Saturnalia, for example, was an ancient Roman pagan festival dedicated to honoring the sun god Saturn…
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Let’s Set Healthy Goals This Year. The goal spiral—we’ve all been there. You start with a shiny new goal, and all goes well for the first week until you end up needing to rest for a day. Then you rest a second day, and then a third, until you find yourself four weeks into a…
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As a kid, one of my favorite activities was collaging. Usually, with a friend, I’d paste together magazine and newspaper clippings into a new piece of artwork that I’d promptly forget about or hang on the fridge until it got crusty. Vision boarding isn’t exactly collaging for adults — but it’s not too far from it. The…
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Summary: The Sundays Form Coffee Table has been the perfect addition to our home — it’s solid oak, beautifully made, and the rounded corners feel especially thoughtful with a baby on the way. It came in just three pieces (bless) and took us maybe five minutes to put together, which felt like a small gift in a…
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I’ve written before about my experience with depression — but this year, the experience took on a quieter, almost imperceptible shape. Between big life changes, keeping up with the news, and the daily doings of motherhood, I didn’t recognize the slow narrowing until I found myself paralyzed by intrusive thoughts and unable to make even small decisions…
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Summary: After initially testing Jones Road makeup for a laid-back, natural look for my low-maintenance lifestyle (and dry skin!) in 2023, I was excited to test out additional products for a more comprehensive sense of the brand’s current offerings. I am personally a big fan of the performance, formulas, and versatility of the products — though I…
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Summary: MERIT is a minimalist beauty brand with vegan, Leaping Bunny-certified, clean formulas that are designed for minimalists looking to enhance (not transform!) their features. After testing the Five Minute Morning Core Collection for a month, I enthusiastically recommend their makeup for anyone looking for high-performing, luxury products that leave you looking and feeling like your best self (and…
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Understanding The Capsule Wardrobe Trend Capsule wardrobes are wildly popular right now and for good reason. What began as a niche practice has been pushed into the spotlight alongside Marie Kondo’s decluttering guide and a general minimalist aesthetic. What is this phenomenon that keeps the fashion industry reeling? It all started when wardrobe consultant and…
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We’ve outfitted our bedrooms with sustainable options for a decade — these are our favorite nontoxic upholstered bed frames for a cozier sleep. We have a hot take… As much as we love teak furniture and brass fixtures when decorating our homes, there’s nothing quite like crawling into an upholstered bed with silky smooth sheets and soft…
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Key Takeaways: Cocokind’s serums trio offers unprecedented hydration and barrier support. You start losing ceramides at age 30. Using cocokind’s Ceramide Barrier Support Serum will protect your current ceramides and help you generate new ones. Each of cocokind’s cruelty-free, sensitive skin skin-friendly products is backed by extensive research on all ingredients to ensure they meet strict…
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