Pinecone garland hanging on a white mantel in a softly lit room.
10 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress and Feel Better in 15 Minutes or Less
According to therapists.
Dec 15, 2020
6 Thoughtful, Last-Minute Gifts That Don't Cost a Thing
They're all endorsed by gift-giving experts.
Dec 17, 2020
Use This Simple Winter Solstice Ritual to Help You Reset Before the New Year
It's time to clear the air and set intentions for the season to come.
Dec 17, 2020
3 Docuseries to Watch After You’ve Finished “The Vow”
Here are three other docuseries that you might find just as gripping.
Dec 15, 2020
This Website Makes Gift Exchanges Less Wasteful (And More Fun)
Send a virtual gift they'll actually want this season.
Dec 15, 2020
5 Easy Habits That Helped Me Get My Morning Routine Back When I Was Depressed
From investing in an alarm clock to managing your expectations.
Dec 11, 2020
These Are the Most Watched Shows on Netflix in 2020
As it turns out, the streaming platform doesn’t only entertain—it also provides a glimpse into how we feel and what we want.
Dec 14, 2020
You Already Own What You Need to Remove Your Address From Shipping Labels
Ripping the packing label off the box is often far from the neatest way to obscure the box's initial use, so when TikTok's algorithm served me with a useful hack for removing printer ink from labels, I was intrigued.
Dec 14, 2020
19 “Friends”-Themed Gifts that Couldn’t BE Any More Perfect
Now that there’s been enough time to binge-watch every episode and season of “Friends” at least three or four times since the world went on pause, pretty much everyone is a diehard “Friends” fan (as they should be). And if you’re looking to grab your “Friends“-obsessed pal something that shows you know where their loyalties lie—with Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Joey, and Chandler, obviously—then we’ve got you covered.
Dec 13, 2020
The Color-Coding Hack that Saved Me from My Overflowing Email Inbox
It's no inbox-zero, but it's a start.
Dec 10, 2020
The Most Generous U.S. Cities in 2020
Where does your city rank?
Dec 12, 2020
9 Home Office Items You Should Stock Up on at the Dollar Store
From pens to paper and even faux plants.
Dec 12, 2020
Peek Inside This Immaculate $100K Dollhouse for Sale
Jimmy Landers creates dollhouses that are so detailed, each work takes him months, if not years, to finish. In fact, one of his most-prized miniatures, called The Sahlberg, took him two years to complete.
Dec 11, 2020
Apartment Therapy Made Holiday Zoom Backgrounds So You Can Pretend You Decorated
If you’re staring down a December calendar filled with virtual-only social events, and therefore hoping to upgrade the holiday decor within the confines of your computer camera’s view, we hear you.
Dec 8, 2020
The Genius Gift That Actually Lets You Do Jigsaw Puzzles in Small Apartments
Now I can do puzzles wherever and whenever I want. A pandemic miracle!
Dec 9, 2020
7 Tips for Spending the Holidays Alone, From Someone Who Does It Every Year
You can still make your space festive, even if you're the only one who sees it.
Dec 9, 2020
I Started Steeping My Coffee With Tea Bags and I'm Never Going Back
These single-use, compostable bags make it so easy.
Dec 9, 2020
3 Shows to Watch Once You’ve Finished “The Queen’s Gambit”
Whether you watched "The Queen’s Gambit" for the compelling, genius protagonist full of ambition or for the detailed period production design (or both!), here are three dramas that might be worth checking out.
Dec 8, 2020
The Viral Home Depot Skeleton is 2020’s Hottest Holiday Trend
NEWS
Some creative buyers have been including the 12-foot-tall figurine as part of the rest of their holiday decor.
Dec 8, 2020
5 Things That Are Okay To Regift—And 5 Things You Never Should
According to etiquette experts.
Dec 8, 2020
Rachael Ray Is Skipping the Christmas Tree This Year But Her Home Still Looks So Festive
Ray highlights how she went all out to decorate their home for the holiday season.
Dec 7, 2020
What to Read Next, Based On Your Enneagram Type
Achievers, Peacemakers, Loyalists: There’s something for everyone.
Dec 7, 2020
IKEA Is Discontinuing Its Annual Catalog
IKEA has announced that after 70 years of releasing its popular catalog, that the recently released 2021 digital catalog will be its last.
Dec 7, 2020
Google Play’s Best Apps of 2020 Reflect a Year of Personal Growth
Physical and mental wellness apps reigned supreme this year.
Dec 6, 2020
All the ‘Friends’ Christmas Episodes, Ranked from Worst to Best
Which "Friends" holiday season episode reigns supreme?
Dec 6, 2020
A New Rule Makes It Easier to Claim Donations on Your Taxes This Year
Here's what an accountant wants you to know.
Dec 6, 2020
Take Care of This Quick Task to Calm Your Anxieties and Get Ready for 2021
Weekend Projects
I can help you take one big thing off your plate for 2021, something you may not have even thought of yet.
Dec 4, 2020
3 Shows to Watch If You Finished “The Undoing”
The six-part miniseries recently wrapped up and revealed all, but if you are craving more scandals, complicated marriages, and possible secret sociopaths, never fear — here are three dramas that you might find very satisfying.
Dec 3, 2020
10 Indigenous-Owned Businesses to Shop for the Holidays (And Beyond)
I put together a list of some of my favorite Indigenous-owned businesses to shop for the holidays—many of which I’ve already bought gifts from.
Dec 3, 2020
5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making with Hand Sanitizer
Here's a refresher on what you should know, and what you should avoid, when using hand sanitizer.
Dec 2, 2020
17 Shows to Stream If You’re Caught Up with “The Crown”
There's plenty of monarchy-themed shows and period dramas to stream.
Dec 2, 2020
I Used Facebook Marketplace to Furnish My New Apartment for Only $320—Here’s What I Learned
If you’re considering buying secondhand furniture and decor, I have lots of tips to share.
Dec 2, 2020
Amazon Just Revealed Their Cyber Weekend Best Sellers—These Are Our 15 Favorites
The best part? Many of them are still on sale.
Dec 2, 2020
3 Major Ways Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You Something—and Exactly What They Mean
Decoding your feline friend's needs has never been easier.
Dec 1, 2020
This Guide Dog Organization Is Looking for Volunteer Remote Puppy Raisers
NEWS
The recently-launched raise a puppy initiative gives dog lovers over the age of 18 the chance to serve as a remote puppy raiser, which means anyone who lives near the organization’s many locations across the country is eligible to apply.
Dec 1, 2020
Trader Joe’s Is Selling Grinch Trees That Are Meant To Be Kept All Year Round
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Trader Joe’s has brought back its perfectly imperfect “Grump Trees” for the holiday season, and these Grinchy-looking things are meant to be kept and admired for years to come—they can even grow impressively tall if planted outdoors in the right location.
Nov 30, 2020
The Surprising History of Upside-Down Christmas Trees
The festive decorations have been around for centuries.
Nov 30, 2020
Don’t Worry, You’re Not the Only One With a Clutter Room In Your Home
According to a new poll, the top stressor among Americans during the holidays is cleaning their home.
Nov 29, 2020
14 Ways I’ve Found “Me Time” in a 470-Square-Foot Studio
Sharing a space doesn't mean sacrificing your solo time.
Nov 29, 2020
Nikon Just Launched Free Photography Classes Online For the Holidays
'Tis the season for some on point holiday portraits.
Nov 28, 2020
7 Age-Appropriate Ways to Talk to Kids About Money, According to Experts
Without scaring the both of you.
Nov 28, 2020
This App Calculates Your Carbon Footprint and Lets You Offset It from Your Phone
All those flights, train rides, and Uber rides really add up.
Nov 27, 2020
I Have a Huge Family—Here’s How We Do Holiday Presents Without Going Broke
Secret Santa isn't only for office parties.
Nov 27, 2020
5 Easy Ways to Shop Holiday Sales Like a Financial Expert
Participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may appear to be a productive solution when money is tight, but jumping on every deal that comes your way can get out of hand quickly.
Nov 27, 2020
How 13 People Are Staying Connected to Loved Ones This Holiday Season
We asked, readers answered.
Nov 19, 2020
30 Weirdly Useful Gifts That Would Delight Anyone on Your List This Year
They’re practical, purposeful, and won’t end up shoved in the back of a junk drawer somewhere eventually.
Nov 24, 2020
This Modular Dog Bed Can Be Customized to Fit Your Dog’s Personality Type
Apparently dogs have eight distinct personality types, and this bed is for all of them.
Nov 25, 2020
I Haven't Seen My Family in a Year—This Is the One Rule We Follow to Stay Close
Thankfully technology makes it easier than ever.
Nov 24, 2020
The Two-Stamp Gift That Works for Everyone On Your List
They can be shipped through the regular post in a greeting card envelope with just two forever stamps. (Your batch of homemade granola in a mason jar could never.)
Nov 25, 2020
The Best Fixer-Upper of All Time Isn’t on HGTV—It’s in “It’s a Wonderful Life”
The Old Granville House possesses a special magic.
Nov 25, 2020
I Just Got a Peloton—Here Are 7 Things I Learned Along the Way
From budgeting out the purchase to carving out space in my home for the bike.
Nov 25, 2020
I'm an Indigenous Woman—Thanksgiving Is a Reminder That My People Are Still Here
"I am thankful for my ancestors, who gave me the power of resiliency through their trauma."
Nov 25, 2020
Two-Second Life Tip: Save Your Friends’ Addresses from Their Holiday Cards as Soon as You Get Them
Every once in a while, you realize you can do one small thing that will make you feel really on top of it.
Nov 25, 2020
What You Need to Know About This Month's Frost Moon Eclipse
Double the astronomical events, double the fun.
Nov 24, 2020
These 5 Easy Habits Totally Changed How I Shop at Trader Joe's This Year
I'm never going back to my old ways.
Nov 23, 2020
This Is the Year to Start the Holiday Traditions You Always Wanted
Nothing about 2020 is normal—it's OK if your holidays aren't, either.
Nov 19, 2020
You Don’t Have to Be an Editor or Influencer to Enjoy This Year-End Ritual
Holiday Cure
It will help you reassess your priorities for the new year.
Nov 23, 2020
This Is the Most Popular Time To Put Up Holiday Decorations
'Tis the season!
Nov 22, 2020
5 Smart Money Moves Anyone Can Make Right Now, According to Financial Planners
This year was a major reminder that unexpected things can happen, and that it helps to be financially prepared when they do.
Nov 22, 2020
The Most Popular Holiday Songs of All Time Will Surprise You
Happy holiday streaming!
Nov 21, 2020
This Playlist Serves Up Sounds From the Most Relaxing Locations in the World
You can “virtually experience sounds across the globe from the comfort of your home.”
Nov 20, 2020
How to Say No to Anything That Makes You Uncomfortable This Holiday Season
If you’re heading into this season knowing you and some (or all) of your loved ones have different perspectives on the pandemic, uncomfortable situations may arise.
Nov 19, 2020
4 Common Money Questions Financial Experts Get Asked All the Time
Yes, there is a point to having savings.
Nov 20, 2020
I Won the Battle Against Cat Clutter in Every Room With These $13 Baskets
In fact, I think my cats love them as much as I do.
Nov 19, 2020
How to Prep Your Home for a Dog, According to a Celeb-Favorite Shelter
Start your life together off on the right paw.
Nov 19, 2020
I Tried This Popular Paw Cleaner, and 10,000 Amazon Reviewers Aren’t Wrong
I decided to give it a shot, and it turned out to be a lifesaver.
Nov 13, 2020
This One Habit is the Key to Destressing When You Live With Other People
We asked 14 people, and most agreed on how they're coping with being home all the time.
Nov 19, 2020