We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When he’s not changing lives on Netflix’s hit “Queer Eye” or designing a super sleek furniture collection, interior design expert Bobby Berk loves to dish out the decor advice. Whether it’s double-duty item recommendations, sleep tips, or even … Read more
As a queer person, community can often feel like a luxury — one that I always seek out but that is never guaranteed to me. I don’t take for granted that a space will be safe for me, nor do I walk into a room with the assumption that it will be full of people … Read more
I didn’t grow up shopping at Aldi, the wildly popular grocery store that is known for great deals and fun products. In fact, it’s only in the last five years that the budget grocer has opened locations in Southern California where I live. While I used to shop a lot at Costco, I eventually started … Read more
I have a confession: It feels like I’m always cleaning out my closet, or finding things I forgot I owned and will likely never wear again. Not only did my need to wear “outside clothes” plummet last spring; I’ve done plenty of soul-searching about what I even like to wear, and what is comfortable for … Read more
In the Before Times, I would often board a plane for vacations and quick weekend trips to visit friends — and I would inevitably get sick immediately upon my return home. Whether it was a 10-hour flight back from Italy or a two-hour flight after a beach weekend in North Carolina, that trip would soon be … Read more
Life is a series of negotiations, and your career is no exception. “When you are negotiating a job offer, you have to look beyond base compensation and consider the value of everything that may be available to you,” says career coach Kenitra “Keni” Dominguez. “It’s all up for grabs, and you have the best shot … Read more
A month after we got married, my husband and I sat down and had a meeting about money. We had just been through the financial wringer after months of last-minute, unexpected expenses, and we were ready to get back on track. After scrolling through several months’ worth of spending habits and discussing what we discovered, … Read more
Summer is the perfect season for entertaining. Longer days offer a more relaxed vibe as folks head outside to enjoy the warmer weather, and any number of activities like hiking, camping, and singing around a bonfire. Capitalize on the opportunity to build relationships by hosting an outdoor event that will allow you to get to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you have or care for children in any capacity, you know at least one thing is true: They come with a lot of stuff. Between car seats, diaper bags, the toys they just can’t live without, and … Read more
2020 was supposed to be a year of travel firsts for me: My first time in Portugal for my birthday. An October trip to India, fulfilling a dream I’ve had since childhood. And whatever other firsts I hadn’t yet planned that might come along. Needless to say, that’s not quite how it turned out. As … Read more