Wondering How to Start Journaling? Here Are Some Expert Tips

While there are plenty of expensive wellness practices being touted by “influencers” on social media, some of the most beneficial ones are actually free (think: walking outside and  getting eight hours of sleep). One of our favorites is journaling, which allows people of all interests and personality types to express themselves and find balance in … Read more

How to Stay Present During the Holiday Season

Shutterstock / Katsiaryna Pakhomava Despite what’s depicted in Hallmark movies, the holidays can actually be a really stressful time of year. Not only that, but if you’re not careful, added anxiety and pressure can cause you to miss the season all together. With Thanksgiving in the rear view and Christmas coming around the corner fast, how in the world are … Read more

What’s in a Tradition? 15 Stories of Holiday Habits

Shutterstock / Zivica Kerkez Have you ever wondered why traditions are so prevalent and feel so important around the holidays? As it turns out, traditions reinforce important belief structures. They comfort us with a sense of belonging, and help us express gratitude! Traditions cement existing bonds, and create new ones. If those aren’t reason enough for … Read more

How to Create the Best Autumn Bucket List Ever

Even if the weather where you live is still summer-like, the calendar is telling us that now is the time to transition into an autumn mindset. Use the fresh start of this new season to reset and plan. Make yourself an autumn bucket list and have the best fall ever!  Relishing pumpkin-spiced drinks, wearing plaid, and finding new … Read more

9 Weird Ways to Make Your Coffee in the Morning

If I’m ever put in one of those awkward share-something-about-yourself scenarios, my default answer is to say: I love coffee. Because it’s just so true. I love coffee which ever way it’s prepared, and I feel like I’d tried them all… until I did a little research. It turns out there are a LOT of weird ways … Read more

The Days After Christmas Should Be the Best Week of the Year – Here’s How

You’ve decked the halls, hung the stockings with care, wrapped and unwrapped the presents, and it’s no wonder if you’re all tired out. Hopefully now that Christmas is over you finally have a bit of time to relax. Maybe you already know exactly how you want to spend the week between Christmas and New Year’s, … Read more

3 Afro-Indigenous Creators Share What Home Means to Them

The concept of home always holds a special resonance for Native communities, whether they are firmly planted on the land their ancestors have cultivated and protected for centuries, or within personal spaces where that connection is maintained and strengthened through ceremony, textiles, food, and more. There is no shortage of ways that the Native community … Read more