Let’s talk about one way we can support our Black brothers and sisters: buy from and share their businesses. Before we jump in, can I offer a massive caveat? I am not an expert on this. No way. I’m just another white girl who has been suddenly, painfully reminded of how much privilege I have. I realize that I have…
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Black-Owned Businesses and Creators to Support
Which Natural Deodorants Actually Work?
Curious about switching to aluminum-free deodorant but unsure whether you can find natural deodorants that actually work? This is the post for you. Now, here’s the deal. I am not cute about sweat. Don’t give me that nonsense about “I don’t sweat, I sparkle.” Nope. “Sparkle” doesn’t drip off your face and puddle onto your yoga mat. It doesn’t begin…
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9 Quick and Easy Meals for Busy Days
If you’re anything like me, this scene probably plays out in your kitchen on a weekly basis. You’re exhausted from a day of work and famished to boot. You forgot to defrost that frozen chicken earlier today, and you’re going to chew off your own arm if you can’t eat now. You remember that new recipe you saw online, and…
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Simple Steps to Calm Down When You Feel Overwhelmed
Tell me if this has happened to you recently. You wake up, later than you were hoping. The blankets feel weighty and hard to throw off, and you can’t stop yawning. You stumble out of bed, consider showering, and wonder how many more days you can push it off. While you make breakfast, you wonder how long you’ll need to…
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A Cozy Chai Recipe for Mornings at Home
If you’re missing your coffee shop chai right now, I have an easy solution for you: make this chai recipe at home. There are innumerable benefits to making chai at home. I mean, for one, you don’t have to leave your house. It’s also significantly cheaper than spending five bucks at a coffee shop. And it’s easy! But the very…
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Adam’s Bar Cart: How to Set Up a Home Bar
While you’re staying home, are you missing going out for your favorite cocktails? Good news! You can recreate them at home – and for way cheaper, too! Today, my husband Adam is joining us as resident expert on cocktail making. I love him for many reasons, but one of which is that he’s really, really good at mixing drinks. He’ll…
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Essential Budget-Friendly Organizing Products
There’s nothing like spending a zillion hours at home for seeing all of the things that you’d love to fix up. Especially if you’re spending any of your free time scrolling through Pinterest and inevitably noticing all the gorgeous organizing makeovers. There are matching canisters in this pantry, coordinating shoe boxes in that closet, and perfectly coiled chargers in that…
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9 Quick Tips to Get Organized on a Budget
Is clutter at home driving you crazy? Try these quick tips to get organized and stop the stuff avalance – without blowing your budget!