At the beginning of 2020, I decided to make the lofty goal of paying off the rest of my student loans before I turned 26. The thought of having to pay both health insurance and student loans at the same time put me in an anxious budgeting tizzy. Plus, it would seriously reduce the amount … Read more
Blair Donovan Shopping Editor, Style Blair is Apartment Therapy’s Style Shopping Editor, where she covers the latest brand launches, need-to-buys, and anything related to her two unofficial beats — cane and rattan. Whenever she’s not perusing for the latest home finds (a rarity), you’ll probably find her reading, watching a horror film, or on the … Read more
Sarah M. Vazquez SEO Commerce Editor Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, and Cubby helping you find the best deals and the best products for you and your home. A Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl, she loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and her family (but not necessarily in that order). … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you talk to someone about Valentine’s Day, odds are they fall into one of two camps. They either love Valentine’s Day, or they think it’s all a marketing ploy to create an occasion for people to spend … Read more
Whether you’re on a decluttering journey, or frankly don’t need anything new this holiday season, it’s possible that the idea of adding even one more item to your household stresses you out. After all, you may have all the cooking utensils you need for a while, you definitely don’t need another scarf, and you’re all … Read more
My husband and I are high school sweethearts, and I have fond memories of him surprising me in the morning with hot chocolate in my locker. The gesture always made my 17-year-old heart skip a beat, especially the first time I was greeted by a travel mug and a love note resting on the top … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Joshua and Angela along with a Great Dane named Hank, Clyde the mastiff, and Luna (aka Tuna) our cat, though they have been behind on their rent! Location: Springfield, Missouri Size: 1,104 square feet Type of Home: … Read more
Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more
While store-bought presents are definitely nice, it’s pretty difficult to top a thoughtful DIY gift. For one, you get the chance to get crafty and stretch your creative muscles. Most importantly, though, DIY gifting gives you the chance to show some extra effort, love, and care — things pretty much everyone craves during the holiday … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you love grocery shopping or would rather spend an hour in the dentist’s chair, one thing’s for certain: We can all stand to be a little more strategic about our grocery budgets. Unless, maybe, you’re a financial … Read more