A Guide to Practical Self-Care
These days, the word “self-care” often means “treat yourself.” It means buying that flight, ordering dessert, or binge-watching romantic comedies until the wee hours of…
What My First ‘Relationship Test’ Taught Me About Love
“I think we’re lost,” I said tentatively, watching the sun draw long shadows up the sides of the Utah canyon. “Nah, let’s keep going,” my…
The Beginner Cook’s Guide to Setting up Your Kitchen for Success
Every recipe claims to be “easy.” But, even for “easy” recipes, there’s still the splatter of batter on the floor, the charred remnants of chocolate…
Fall in Love With Reading Again With These 6 Books
When I was a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime — not even bothering with flashlights or the pretense of being…
6 Nonfiction Books That Are Stranger Than Fiction
I love to escape into books — and for that reason, I mainly gravitate toward fiction, especially tales of adventure or fantasy. But there’s plenty…
Why I’m Vowing Not to Buy Anything This Year
I couldn’t recognize my apartment. Piles of clothing — neon athletic shorts, puffy parkas, long cotton tees, floral maxi dresses, and trim pencil skirts —…
The 7 Best Valentine’s Day Movies to Feel the Love
Nowadays, I’ll take any holiday where eating an entire box of chocolates in one sitting is socially acceptable, but I didn’t always appreciate Valentine’s Day,…
How to Feel Less Lonely When You’re Alone
When the days get grayer and the nights get longer, being alone can get, well, lonely. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As…
What to Do for New Year’s Eve If You Hate Going Out
Ok, I’ll admit it: I hate New Year’s Eve. I’ve never seen the appeal in wandering around on one of the coldest nights of the…
The 7 Best Christmas Movies For Your Holiday Watch List
Even though my days of tearing open presents at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning are long over (we wait until the respectable 9…
