As the nights draw in and the knitwear comes out, many people will be spending the next few weeks settling into cozy winter months. If that’s you, you’re not alone in your prep! Retailers are gearing up too, for the sales and deals that have come to unofficially mark the start of the holiday season. … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. You know those kitchens with rows and rows of cabinets, and a walk-in pantry that’s almost as big as the kitchen itself? My apartment doesn’t have one of those. In fact, it hardly has any storage space at … Read more
Unless you’re staying with family or friends, most trips require booking overnight accommodations. And while you’re likely poring over prices and reading reviews, other folks are out there scoring perks for free. Your hotel may have amenities that are typically an upcharge, such as oceanview rooms, a breakfast buffet, and on-site parking, and the truth … Read more
Whether your ideal vacation destination includes an ocean-view villa, a quaint town, or a mountainside retreat, it can be good to get away from it all once in a while, especially after months of staying put. You may have mixed things up via staycations, virtual trips, and poring over old travel photos, but the fact … Read more
Whether you’ve been fully immersed in the fall season (flannels and pumpkin-spiced everything, anyone?) or have been so busy that the days are flying by faster than you realized, the fact is that Halloween is almost here. Perhaps you’re simply welcoming trick-or-treaters on your doorstep, or maybe you’ve been invited to attend a celebration (either … Read more
In a world of excess and waste, it’s normal if you’re searching for efficient and environmentally-friendly ways to go about your daily life. Sure, you might not be ready to limit all of your trash and waste to a single Mason jar, as Lauren Singer famously did, but you are far from alone if you … Read more
Yasmin Gulec Contributor Yasmin Güleç is a freelance culture, nightlife, politics and food reporter born in Istanbul, Turkey and based in New York. She claims to be Anthony Bourdain’s #1 fan and has worked for CNN, National Geographic and Annie Leibovitz Photo Studio. Follow Yasmin
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
You may have just figured out what you want to be for Halloween this year, but the time to think about holiday shopping is… to be totally honest, closer to last week. The reason for this is because there are major issues within the global supply chains that bring goods to consumers. For those who … Read more
The holidays are fast approaching, which means you may have already curated your gift-giving list. Even if you haven’t (no shame in that either!), now is the time to think about any presents you intend to give loved ones this year, as well as how you’re going to pay for them. But what if I … Read more