When my boyfriend moved out, the apartment didn’t magically become mine. It wasn’t just quiet—it was hollow. The kind of silence that echoes, still shaped by what used to be. The memories lingered, and so did the ache of an ending. Over our three-and-a-half-year relationship, he’d become my best friend, my confidant—the person I imagined […]
Fresh herbs, lean proteins, and sun-drenched veggies: Few cuisines capture the essence of feel-good cooking quite like Mediterranean recipes. Whether you’re craving a bright summer salad or a quick sheet-pan dinner (that doesn’t skimp on color), Mediterranean-inspired meals are endlessly satisfying. Though this isn’t a full guide to the Mediterranean diet, it is a celebration […]
There’s nothing I love more than chasing a goal. The satisfaction that comes with seeing a vision come to fruition? Priceless. There are so many productivity tools you can find about habit tracking, visualization, and action steps that will help you achieve your wildest dreams, but one trick that has consistently worked for me personally […]
When my boyfriend moved out, the apartment didn’t magically become mine. It wasn’t just quiet—it was hollow. The kind of silence that echoes, still shaped by what used to be. The memories lingered, and so did the ache of an ending. Over our three-and-a-half-year relationship, he’d become my best friend, my confidant—the person I imagined […]
There’s no doubt that summer is the perfect time to pick up new hobbies. For me recently, that’s meant cooking and baking at the slightest twinge of boredom. But where I’m from in Florida, it can be difficult to find a recipe that will hold up to the intense heat and humidity. As a result, […]
The past few months, I’ve been trying a different approach to getting dressed. Instead of asking Is this flattering? or Does this go together?, I’ve been asking Do I like how this feels? Do I like how this looks? I’m reaching for baggy pants, oversized button-downs, sneakers, and maxi dresses—clothes I used to avoid because […]
When I travel—especially alone—I slip into a totally different rhythm. I wake up early, walk for miles with no destination, follow a bakery’s scent, the lines outside of shops, or the sound of street music, and strike up conversations with strangers every chance I get. Curiosity becomes my compass. Whether it’s a big city like […]
Peddler’s Village summer 2025 brings safari-themed sand sculptures, Christmas in July, new food items, and 60+ shops in Bucks County, PA. Plus, USA TODAY just named it the #2 shopping center in America! Here’s why it’s become one of my favorite summer escapes! Heading to the shore is the default summer trip, but this year […]
Here in Austin, BBQ season is a way of life. And while the grill usually gets all the glory, it’s the side dishes that can truly make or break the spread. Adding a little variety to the table can take your BBQ game to the next level—and make all your guests a whole lot happier. […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Most of us pare down our routines in the summer. We switch out the actives in our skincare routines and get by on serums, self-tanners, and sunscreen. We wear skin tints instead of full coverage foundations. We […]