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6 Easy and Effective Life Changes Anyone Can Make in the New Year
From budgeting tips to picking up a new hobby, career, life, and financial coaches share their advice.
Caroline Biggs
Jan 11, 2021
If You Have a Slow Cooker, You Already Have a Humidifier—Here's How
It can replace a common cold-weather staple. And bonus: You won't have to clean a filter!
Ashley Abramson
Jan 11, 2021
Valspar’s New Multi-Sensory Experience Lets You Listen to Their 2021 Colors of the Year
Allow "The Sound of Color" to bring you into a state of tranquility.
Jessica Wang
Jan 10, 2021
This Tiny Mobile House Offers Shelter For the Homeless—and Redefines Public Space
Design studio Andrés & José's "rodar" is part of a larger collection.
Jessica Wang
Jan 10, 2021
5 Smart Tips for Anyone Doing Dry January, According to Mixologists
Making mocktails isn't always the answer.
Andie Kanaras
Jan 9, 2021
You’ll Soon Be Able to Catch a Live Show at the Colosseum
NEWS
By 2023, the Italian government hopes to be finished with a Colosseum renovation that will make it possible for tourists to see live performances at the ancient amphitheater.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 8, 2021
The Self-Improvement Class You Should Sign Up for in 2021, Based on Your New Year’s Resolution
Here's to living your very best life!
Olivia Bowman
Jan 7, 2021
You’ll Be Able To See Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury This Weekend
NEWS
This alignment is called a “triple conjunction,” and it will be visible for most of us will just a good set of binoculars.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 8, 2021
This Body-Neutral Workout App Focuses on How You Want to Feel
And it costs only $10 a month.
Christianna Silva
Jan 8, 2021
The Fun Activity That’s Keeping My Friends Connected Until We Can Be Together (in Person) Again
Shopping
If you're in need of comfort and connection, this simple solution might help.
Amy Gordon
Jan 8, 2021
Here’s How Much Your Vintage IKEA Furniture Could Be Worth
Before you sell your old IKEA furniture for a few bucks at a yard sale, you might want to check first if they’re better off at an auction house.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 7, 2021
This Is the Anti-Resolution I'm Using to Slow Down and Appreciate 2021
Being kinder to yourself isn't always easy, but it's worth it.
Andie Kanaras
Jan 7, 2021
This Beloved British Home Goods Brand Is Finally Available Stateside
NEWS
U.S. shoppers can snag furniture, lighting, textiles, accessories, and other decor without a trip across the pond.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 7, 2021
Here's What Astrologers Predict For Your Home Life This Year
According to your Zodiac sign.
Andie Kanaras
Jan 7, 2021
7 Easy Ways to Make Sure Your New Year’s Resolution Survives the February Slump
80 percent of resolutions fail—but yours don't have to.
Yasmin Gulec
Jan 6, 2021
This Is How Long You Should Keep Your Holiday Decorations Up, According to Dolly Parton
It's for a personal reason.
Leah Groth
Jan 6, 2021
7 Tips to Actually Stick to Bullet Journaling This Year
According to people who say the practice changed their lives.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jan 6, 2021
6 Habits to Help You Hunt for a New Job in 20 Minutes a Day or Less
According to career coaches.
Caroline Biggs
Jan 4, 2021
7 Easy Ways to Organize Your Personal Life This Year
According to professional organizers.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jan 5, 2021
9 Big Mistakes People Make at the Grocery Store, According to Nutritionists
Are you falling for any of these health halos?
Rebecca Jaspan
Jan 5, 2021
Faking a Commute Could Be Exactly What Your Brain Needs Right Now
NEWS
If you find yourself missing the daily grind, faking your old commute could be the jumpstart you need to get back into a positive headspace.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 4, 2021
Here's Which New Year’s Resolution You Should Make, Based on Your Enneagram Type
This may be the key to helping you redefine resolutions from something dreaded into something meaningful.
Julianne Ishler
Jan 4, 2021
Here’s What’s Coming and Going From Netflix in January 2021
New year, new content.
Jessica Wang
Jan 3, 2021
Fill Your 2021 Bookshelf With These Barack Obama-Approved Titles
From "The Vanishing Half" to “Homeland Elegies."
Jessica Wang
Jan 3, 2021
6 Little Life Upgrades You Can Make From the Comfort of Your Couch
According to life coaches.
Caroline Biggs
Jan 3, 2021
Step Inside a Stylish Tiny Home With Enough Room For a Queen Bed, Office, and Two Cats
Take a tour of Cyril the Tiny House.
Jessica Wang
Jan 3, 2021
The Top 20 TV Shows That Got Streamers Through 2020
From Netflix, Disney+, and more.
Jessica Wang
Jan 2, 2021
Why You Need This Ceiling Fan Pull String That Has Over 8,000 Reviews and a Five-Star Rating
An easy fix for an age-old problem.
Lydia Mack
Jan 2, 2021
This Is the Simple Phrase a Positivity Expert Swears By
If you want to be more mindful this year, here's a good place to start.
Ella Cerón
Dec 21, 2020
Chip & Jo’s Banter is Back in the New “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home” Trailer
The first four episodes will air on Discovery+ starting on Friday, Jan. 29.
Jessica Wang
Jan 2, 2021
7 Habits That Are Scientifically Proven to Help You Beat Procrastination
Number three is so simple, but so effective.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 1, 2021
Cat Trees, But Make It Fashion
They're meowtains of fun.
Lydia Mack
Jan 1, 2021
Mornings Are Gonna Be a Thousand Times Better with the New SMEG x Lavazza Coffee Maker
Gonna be so awake on your next Zoom call.
Lydia Mack
Jan 1, 2021
This One 5-Minute Effort Will Set Your New Year Off Right
Weekend Projects
This weekend, you're going to act on a bit of your new perspective and put love into action.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 1, 2021
5 Ways to Make Yourself More Attractive to Potential Employers, From Your Couch
Career coaches share their advice.
Caroline Biggs
Dec 21, 2020
This $10 Snowflake Multi Tool Is Like Having a Full Toolkit Whenever You Need It
And it also happens to be super cute.
Lydia Mack
Dec 29, 2020
4 Beginners on How Homesteading Became Their Wholesome Form of Escapism in 2020
We talked to four newbie homesteaders who have brought some new self-sustaining activities into their lives since quarantine hit—and are doubling down on their time invested in them.
Christine Flammia
Dec 29, 2020
The 10 Percent Rule Can Help You Finally Make—and Stick to—A Budget
It's less about making drastic lifestyle changes and more about making small shifts.
Ella Cerón
Dec 28, 2020
5 New Year's Resolutions You Can Make for Your Dog
Now's the perfect time to brush up on canine manners or learn a new trick.
Sassafras Patterdale
Dec 21, 2020
5 Things to Do with Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays—and 4 to Skip
Keep these in mind before disposing of your tree.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 28, 2020
The 100 Best Books of the Year, According to Amazon
Send this to the book lover in your life ASAP.
Jessica Wang
Dec 27, 2020
Attention, Fur Parents: These Are the Most Popular Pet Names of 2020
Did your furry companion's name make the list?
Jessica Wang
Dec 27, 2020
5 Little Things To Do Now If You Want to Make Career Moves Next Year
They'll make a major impact when you need it.
Ella Cerón
Dec 27, 2020
The One Thing You Should Never Do With a Gift You Don't Like
According to an etiquette expert.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 21, 2020
How to Have a Still-Very-Festive New Year’s Eve Celebration at Home
Whether you’ll be counting down to 2021 with the person or people you live with or going it solo, we promise you can still make it a celebratory evening.
Dana Rose Falcone
Dec 26, 2020
How to Make the Most of "Romjul," the Norwegian Word for This Week
"Romjul" is the name for that weird week in between Christmas and New Year's.
Ella Cerón
Dec 26, 2020
14 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Get to Them, Like, Right Now
Shopping
Don't give in! Panicking won’t put presents under anyone’s tree.
Julia O'Donnell
Dec 25, 2020
Record a Christmas Carol With the Blob Opera
They harmonize automatically, so it's hard to make them sound bad.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
Three AI Programs Tried to Write the Queen’s Christmas Speech, and They Did a Surprisingly OK Job
They're no replacement for the real thing, of course.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
Write a Letter to Your Future Self With This Website
Have it delivered in two months, 20 years, or whenever you like.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
All the Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+ in January
Including Pixar shorts!
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 25, 2020
These Super-High-Resolution Photos Capture the Intricate Beauty of Snowflakes
They required a really special camera.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 24, 2020
More People Are Buying Themselves Gifts This Year, According to Survey
They're also putting more thought into the gifts they give their loved ones.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
The One Rule You Should Break If You Can't Find the "Perfect" Holiday Gift
Sure, it ruins the surprise—but science says that isn't that important to the recipient to begin with.
Ella Cerón
Dec 14, 2020
This Website Lets You Scream Into the Void
Since we're all screaming already anyway.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 23, 2020
Does the Dog Die in the Movie? This Website Will Tell You
Find out whether the feel-good movie will actually leave you feeling good.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2020
9 Ways People Are Finding Joy This 2020 Holiday Season
In the midst of the holiday season and as 2020 comes to a close, it’s imperative that we remember the power of joy in all shapes and sizes.
Anna Gragert
Dec 22, 2020
We Asked 15 People What One Habit They're Taking into the New Year
Their answers are so heartwarming.
De Elizabeth
Dec 22, 2020
Scientists Studied How Dogs Recognize Other Dogs, and the Research Is Adorable
Brb, becoming dog scientists.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 22, 2020
8 Easy Habits That Will Help You Confront Your Debt in the New Year
A mindset shift won't make that balance smaller, but it can help you stay motivated in the long run.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 21, 2020
12 Virtual Yule Logs for Every Decor Style, Vibe, and Mood
Instant cozy vibes, no fireplace required.
Meg Duff
Dec 16, 2020
Seniors Are Embracing This Millennial and Gen Z Pastime In Quarantine
Don't rule out a Netflix watch party with your grandparents.
Jessica Wang
Dec 20, 2020
How Families Are Keeping Busy at Home in Quarantine, According to a Study
Parents are having a moment on TikTok.
Jessica Wang
Dec 20, 2020
The Japanese Snack Subscription Box I’m Ordering on Repeat Until I Can Travel Again
Shopping
The portions are individual-sized and beautifully packed, and everything was absolutely delicious.
Sholeen Damarwala
Dec 19, 2020
This Sofa Transforms Into a Bed By Lowering From the Ceiling
This transforms small space living in a *big* way.
Jessica Wang
Dec 19, 2020
6 Disney Villain Homes Reimagined as Polly Pockets, From Cruella de Vil to Maleficent
Peek inside the pocket-sized lairs of Disney's most iconic villains.
Jessica Wang
Dec 19, 2020
Take a Virtual Tour of the Ice Hotel in Sweden
Elsa would so approve.
Jessica Wang
Dec 19, 2020
6 Habits That'll Protect Your Mental Health If You Can't Log Off
According to a political reporter.
Sara Li
Dec 14, 2020
6 Shows To Stream If You’re All Caught Up on ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
Here are a few recommendations that might feel a little familiar, while introducing you to an entirely new world to explore.
Maggie Fremont
Dec 18, 2020
The Time-Honored Benefits of Multigenerational Living
In the 1950s, my dad, his sister, and his cousin grew up under the same roof. Could this become the norm again?
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 18, 2020
Create a Christmas Tree-Shaped Cloth Napkin in Seconds with This TikTok Hack
NEWS
One TikTok user just showed the genius way to make them an unexpected centerpiece of your table decor, detailing how to create a Christmas tree shape out of a cloth napkin in a matter of seconds.
Arielle Tschinkel
Dec 18, 2020
This No-Cost Hack Will Help You Fix a Wasted Candle in an Hour or Less
It's beauty-editor approved to rehab even the most expensive candles.
Ella Cerón
Dec 18, 2020