We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If there’s any brand that has its pulse on what it takes to be a good host, it’s Airbnb. The peer-hosted travel accommodation site currently boasts an ever-growing 5.6 million listings worldwide, in countries ranging from the U.S. … Read more
The silver lining to spending more time at home as a result of the pandemic is that many people now enjoy simpler diversions like board games and puzzles. But if you’d rather avoid another heated battle over Boardwalk and Park Place or you prefer to do jigsaw puzzles on your own (everybody’s got their own … Read more
A day of rest. That’s Shabbat in its simplest form. In the Jewish faith, Shabbat is welcomed at sundown on Friday evening with the lighting of the Shabbat candles and a blessing. It’s a meaningful celebration but one that can fall by the wayside when work responsibilities creep into the night, social plans beckon, and it … Read more
Britt Franklin Assistant Shopping Editor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you live in a small space like I do, you’re likely an expert at getting multiple uses out of your home. You know how to turn a couch into a guest room, a closet into a home … Read more
When I host a dinner party, I want my friends to get that fancy feeling — like they’re being taken care of and treated like the special guests they are. That means putting a lot of thought into getting everything ready. I’ve learned, however, that not all preparation has a great return on investment. While … Read more
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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are gearing up for holiday hangs with friends and family. This means tons of quality time where games and activities are a must. Over the last year, many … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I don’t know about you, but over the past two years, I’ve felt really disconnected from my friends and family. Please don’t be misunderstood: My phone is constantly pinging with funny text messages from friends and my log … Read more
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