As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, many states and countries are loosening safety restrictions or lifting them entirely. As a result, people are beginning to revisit the idea of traveling for work and pleasure. That, of course, means the return of packing, whether for a weekend trip or an extended stay. If you prefer … Read more
More than a year of mask mandates in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus has likely resulted in a stash of cloth and disposable masks somewhere in your home — which likely means that you’ve also disposed of plenty of single-use masks. That’s understandable, but I can’t help but think about all the … Read more
One of the core tenets of the Small/Cool Experience is that you don’t need a large space to make a major impact. But if you’ve spent more time than ever inside your home — whether that’s 1,000 square feet or 250 square feet — you might be looking to expand your walls just a bit. How … Read more
Andie Kanaras and Ella Cerón contributed reporting. Earlier this week, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill that establishes Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The vote came after years of work by organizers like Opal Lee, and prompted the bill’s passage in the House of Representatives as well as its ultimate signing by President … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When my husband and I moved to our present apartment a year and a half ago, I quickly realized that there simply wasn’t room for a coffee station in our small kitchen. Rather than use up precious counter … Read more
My dad disappeared when I was 16. No, that’s not quite accurate. He was disappearing before our eyes for a long time before that — skin sinking onto his skeleton, eyes seeming to widen as his lids retreated, all while his heart slowly betrayed his body. But I was 16 and I didn’t know what … 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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I’ve been spending a lot of time at home or in my bedroom these days. The pandemic gave me a lot of time to rest, evaluate, and recharge. I also spent some time considering the ways my room’s … Read more
The first official day of summer — and longest day of the year — means different things to different people. For some, it marks the start of summer Fridays at the office and sports leagues with friends. For others, it induces nostalgia of running around barefoot and catching fireflies during summer vacation. For Wiccans, and … Read more