The Macy’s VIP Sale Is Full of Cool Home Upgrades Perfect for Fall

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Another day, another sale — but this one is epic. It encompasses everything you might need to spruce up your home for fall. That’s right, from now until October 4, Macy’s is hosting its much-anticipated VIP Sale Event, … Read more

7 Useful Home Appliances That Are Tailor-Made For Small Spaces

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you live in a small space, there’s a lot you have to give up. Whether it’s the extra piece of furniture that just won’t fit or the kitchen accessory you don’t have the counter space for,sacrifices have … Read more

5 Kitchen Tools My Mexican Grandma Can’t Live Without

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Quick, what comes to mind when you hear the term “Mexican food”? Is it chips and salsa, or perhaps fresh guacamole? For me, it’s just… you know, food, the stuff my family made every day when I was … Read more

These Parachute Slippers Make Me Feel Like I’m Walking on a Cloud and I Never Want to Take Them Off

Britt Franklin Contributor 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 wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more

The Biggest Mistake Dog Owners Can Make After More than a Year at Home

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re a dog owner and you’ve spent any part of the past year and a half working, living, and decompressing primarily at home, you’ve likely spent time wondering what will happen to your dog once you start … Read more

6 Things You Should Always Do If You Get Sick on Vacation

Getting sick on vacation: It’s inconvenient, but it happens. Of course you didn’t plan to feel that tickle in your throat when you were mapping out the rest of your trip! But dismissing your symptoms or blaming them on the food or staying up too late the night before can often make things worse — and put … Read more

7 Easy Ways to Save Time and Money at Trader Joe’s (Fans Swear By Them!)

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

6 Easy, Important Ways to Help Neighbors in Your Community During a Heat Wave

For those who have the resources to stay cool, a heat wave is an inconvenience, albeit a serious one. But they present particular issues for marginalized communities — and those problems are only worsening in scope. These heat waves presented many challenges to the regions — and the Pacific Northwest, which typically experiences relatively mild summers and … Read more