I Called Off My Wedding. Then, I Designed the Apartment of My Dreams
I Called Off My Wedding and Moved Out — What I Did After Changed Everything
Life
Just months before I planned to walk down the aisle, something happened that I never expected.
Feb 14, 2024
The Secret to Making Friendships Last, According to Experts
Life
Send this to your galentine.
Feb 13, 2024
The “One Word” Trick That Completely Changed How My Partner & I Buy Gifts
Life
It cuts out all the stress and useless spending.
Feb 7, 2024
The "5 Outfit" Rule That Finally Solved My Nothing to Wear Problem
Life
Save money and make fewer decisions? Sounds like a win-win.
Feb 5, 2024
I Tried the "Reverse To-Do List" Method and I've Never Been Less Stressed
Life
It makes my WFH days so much better.
Feb 1, 2024
"Loud Budgeting" Is My Money Resolution for 2024 — Here's Why
Life
Get in, losers: We’re setting personal finance boundaries.
Jan 20, 2024
I Sent a Hygge Expert Photos of My Drafty Living Room
Life
Here’s everything she said to do to make it cozier.
Jan 18, 2024
I Gave a Career Coach $50 to Make My Desk Feel Less Stressful
Life
Here are the three things she recommends (with money left over).
Jan 10, 2024
I Finally Figured Out an Effective Way to Combat My Winter Blues
Life
And ironically, it’s because of my basement.
Jan 4, 2024
I Started a "Recipe Glossary," and It Saves Me So Much Time on Meal Planning
Life
Never wonder “Where did I save that one taco recipe?” again.
Jan 3, 2024
20 Grammatically-Correct Sentences You Won’t Read Right the First Time
Give these garden path sentences a read.
Dec 30, 2023
20 Commonly Confused Words to Avoid Mixing Up in Your Work Emails
Life
Take our advise — we mean, advice.
Dec 28, 2023
If You Work from Home, Here's Why You Need an "Evening Commute"
Life
Trust me — you’ll look forward to it.
Dec 15, 2023
This $7 Little Luxury from Sam's Club Is My Winter Must-Have
Life
It makes a great gift, too.
Dec 12, 2023
6 Cozy Staples to Have a Sleepytime Tea Bear Winter
Life
He’s the ultimate hygge icon.
Dec 11, 2023
56 Fun, Unique, and Affordable Winter Date Ideas
Life
These dates are fresh and *not* wildly expensive.
Dec 9, 2023
The $20 Little Luxury I've Gifted Everyone in My Life
Life
Including myself!
Dec 7, 2023
The UGG Dupe Slippers I Adore So Much, I've Bought Them 4 Times
Life
I’ve bought them as gifts for my mom *and* my daughter.
Dec 4, 2023
9 Cute Embroidery Kits & Patterns to Try While You Embrace the Indoors
Life
These beginner-friendly kits will jump-start your new favorite hobby.
Dec 1, 2023
Try This $6 Time-Saving Hack for Making Those Pretty Orange Garlands
Life
Here’s how to avoid getting juice absolutely everywhere.
Nov 20, 2023
Some People Don’t Want Heirlooms, but I Spent $1,000 to Keep One
Recluttering
It makes me feel so at home.
Nov 14, 2023
“Recluttering” Is the Celebration of Stuff You Need Right Now
Recluttering
Less is not always more.
Nov 14, 2023
For My Husband and Me, Clutter Brings Us Closer
Life
It’s brought us closer to our interests — and each other.
Nov 14, 2023
I Decluttered My Grandma's Dishes — Now I'm Trying to Find Them Again
Life
I didn’t realize how much I loved them.
Nov 14, 2023
I Didn’t Expect This "Gimmicky" Cleaning Tool to Work — Now, I Swear By It
Life
And they’re just under $12 for five pairs.
Oct 30, 2023
16 Hard Words to Spell That You’re Probably Using Every Day
Life
Bouclé? Bouclay? Booclee?
Oct 29, 2023
I Tried "Bed Rotting," but I Prefer This Lazy Girl Self-Care Instead
Life
It’s my favorite way to embrace a do-nothing day.
Oct 26, 2023
9 Mindfulness Exercises to Ease Everyday Stress
Living
Work these low-lift habits into your daily routine.
Oct 19, 2023
The “4-Step Formula” for Politely Declining Any Invitation
Living
The “care” rule keeps it simple.
Oct 11, 2023
Breaking My Mom’s Biggest “Friendship Rule” Helps My Relationships
Here’s what I do instead.
Oct 10, 2023
My Grandma's Meal Prep Method Saves Me So Much Time and Stress
Living
It’s so simple, but that’s kind of the point.
Oct 8, 2023
Make Better Decisions: A Simple Philosophy for Design Choices (and Life!)
Do you struggle with design decisions (or really any decisions)? Always feel like there are too many choices and they all seem perfectly valid? You can narrow things down A LOT if you stick to this simple philosophy. There’s a great quote by Hardy D. Jackson that goes: “Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.
Oct 4, 2023
7 Simple Ways to Improve the Time You Spend at Home
How do you spend your time at home? Is it spent wisely? Is it enjoyable? No matter the way it looks — whether it’s close to your dream home or far from it — everyone can agree that actively finding pleasure in your home is vital to enjoying the rest of your life. So how can you increase your enjoyment of your home? Here are seven ideas. 1. Open your home to the outdoors more A part of feeling out of whack is not feeling connected to nature and the changing of the seasons.
Oct 4, 2023
Time Wasters to Eliminate from Your Life TODAY
Never feel like you have enough time? You can reclaim lost minutes throughout the day that could add up to a lot more “me” time in your evenings by cutting out these time wasters that could be lurking in your home. How many hours of your life have you spent searching for your keys? Your wallet? Your purse? Your homework? Your ______?
Oct 4, 2023
How To Become a Unicorn and Actually Enjoy Cleaning
Even if we can’t muster a wholesale change of perspective about maintaining our homes, most of us could use a spoonful of sugar when it comes to the challenge of keeping up with our cleaning tasks. Here are some easy ways to take a little bit of the sting out of it each time you reach for those housework gloves. Nothing makes you forget that you’re doing something you don’t want to do like occupying your mind with something else.
Oct 3, 2023
To Be Is To Do: 10 of Our Favorite Posts for Mindful Living
In my own life, it’s all the little choices I make each day—from how much sleep I get to how I’ve handled stress to personal interactions—that shape the feeling I have about my day when I turn out the lights each night.
Oct 3, 2023
33 Tiny Ways to Reset Your Life (and Your Home) This Fall
Living
It’s the perfect time for a fresh start.
Sep 8, 2023
I Tried "Postage Stamp" Vacuuming and It's Saved My Life
Living
It’s a must-try for pet parents.
Sep 7, 2023
11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Studio Apartment
Living
Every square foot counts.
Sep 5, 2023
11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare Before a Natural Disaster Strikes
Living
Here's what you can do, according to experts.
Aug 22, 2023
I Took a 3-Day Color Aura Journey — And It Changed the Way I See Color
Everything’s coming up orange.
Jul 24, 2023
My Friend's Low-Effort Hack for Hosting a Party Every Summer Weekend
Living
No cooking or cleanup required (really!).
Jul 19, 2023
How Making Lunch the French Way Is Making My WFH Days Better than Ever
Living
This TikToker has completely transformed my lunchtime.
Jul 18, 2023
I Threw a Mocktail Party — And Didn't Miss the Alcohol at All
Living
It’s the perfect way to host friends and beat the summer heat.
Jul 17, 2023
The $10 DIY Project That Brings Me Joy Every Time I Come Home
Living
It’s renter-safe, too.
Jul 13, 2023
I Gave My Bathroom a Signature Scent — I Only Wish I Had Done It Sooner
Living
It’s a little luxury I love.
Jul 11, 2023
I Only Go Grocery Shopping Once a Month — Here’s How I Do It
Living
For my family of five!
Jul 1, 2023
5 Simple “Habit Stacks” I Swear By for Stress-Free Mornings
I’m not one to give up on morning bliss.
May 25, 2023
I Inventoried My Entire Wardrobe — And It Changed the Way I Shop
Living
It’s saved me so much time and money.
May 17, 2023
The "Dive Reflex" Tip My Therapist Taught Me Soothes Anxiety in Seconds
Living
Using just a bowl of water.
May 8, 2023
The Simplest Way to Get Out of a Productivity Rut, According to an ADHD Coach
Living
Don’t forget to be kind to yourself.
May 3, 2023
50 Ways to Have 50 Little Wins This Month
Living
Appreciating the little things never felt so good.
Apr 26, 2023
The Peaceful Plant Ritual I Look Forward to Each Spring
I can’t do it without my matcha lemonade.
Apr 25, 2023
My Friend Took a “Moral Stance” on Laundry, and It Changed the Way I Clean
It's a way I can accept myself the way I am, and ultimately, make my home a more pleasant place to be.
Apr 21, 2023
The Incredible Way "Block Scheduling" Made Me So Much Less Overwhelmed
Living
I’ve never felt so present.
Apr 21, 2023
A “Magic Bag” Turned My Spring Cleaning Clutter into a Little Treat
Living
It costs nothing and it's a perfect boost of joy.
Mar 24, 2023
8 "Mindful Spending" Ideas to Try This Year, According to a Financial Therapist
And budget-savvy TikTokers.
Mar 20, 2023
I Created a "Budget" for My Schedule and I've Never Felt Less Stressed
It's made me more productive, less overwhelmed, and made the quality time I spend with family even better.
Mar 15, 2023
If You're Feeling Unproductive, It Might Be Because of "Trauma Drive"
Here's why that's actually a good thing.
Mar 14, 2023
I Asked Manifestation Professionals How to Attract More Money into Your Life
It’s all about combining “the woo and the do.”
Mar 10, 2023
6 Plants That Definitely Belong in Your Bedroom
If you want to breathe new life into your sleeping quarters but aren't sure where to start, here are the plants experts say will make beautiful additions to your bedroom. 
Feb 27, 2023
9 Soothing, No-Thinking-Needed Activities to Do When You Just Can't Anymore
Try these when your mind just needs a rest.
Feb 27, 2023
10 Little Ways to Romanticize Your Everyday Life
From doctor's appointments, to bedtime routines, to coffee runs, here's how to make the daily things a little sweeter.
Feb 6, 2023
How I Used the "Two-Minute Rule" to Stop Feeling So Overwhelmed
Bonus: I've never crossed so much off my to-do list.
Jan 18, 2023
The One Thing You Should Always Do to Beat the Winter Blues
It's all about the little things.
Jan 16, 2023
5 Fun Crafts to Try Even If You Don't Think You're Crafty
Embrace your inner artist.
Jan 15, 2023
5 Ways to Make the Most of Dry January, According to Someone on a 7-Year Streak
The author of "The Dry Challenge" shares her top tips.
Jan 6, 2023
55 Journaling Prompts to Set Intentions for the New Year
It's time to break in that brand new journal.
Jan 5, 2023
I'm a Paper Planner Devotee and These Are My 3 Favorites for 2023
They're so much more than just calendars.
Jan 4, 2023
Wondering How to Start Journaling? Here Are Some Expert Tips
Here's how to make the highly beneficial practice a healthy habit in no time.
Jan 3, 2023
Want to Wait a Little Longer for Your Next Goodwill Donation?
This advice may resonate as much with you as it has with many other people.
Dec 30, 2022