Self Care

The Just-for-Fun Date You Should Take Yourself On, According to Your Zodiac Sign

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When was the last time you took yourself out on a date? Romancing yourself with a fun solo date is a beautiful and effective way to cultivate self-love. With … Read more

This 4-in-1 Tool Makes Exfoliating and Applying Lotion to Hard-to-Reach Spots So Much Easier and I Wish I’d Tried It Sooner

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Self-care means something different to everyone. When many hear the phrase, images of spa days and expensive skincare come to mind. For me, it’s a combination of putting aside … Read more

Surprisingly, Having This in My Shower Has Done Wonders for My Morning Self-Care

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If you asked me what my favorite details were of my house when I first moved in two years ago, I would have told you all about the high ceiling in my dining room, my neighbor’s beautiful cherry blossom tree that sits outside my bedroom window, and the ample kitchen space. As a first-time homebuyer … Read more

Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day With These Pampering Self Care Gifts

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Sarah M. Vazquez SEO Commerce Editor Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, and Cubby helping you find the best deals and the best products for you and your home. A Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl, she loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and her family (but not necessarily in that order). … Read more

My Favorite Bath Towels Are Now in Bathrobe Form, and It’s the Best of Both Worlds

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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

This Weird-Looking Device Is Better Than Blue Light Glasses for Reviving My Strained Eyes

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Let me preface by admitting this thing is the weirdest-looking item on my nightstand. I’ve been told it gives the impression that I escape into virtual reality each night, although it’s quite the contrary. This VR goggle-esque device … Read more

13 Self-Care Products That Will Help Get Your New Year Off to a Great Start

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

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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

6 Ways Therapists Deal with Difficult Family Members During the Holidays

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The holidays can be a special time filled with loved ones and family members you haven’t seen in a while, but it can also be a stressful time if you find yourself in close proximity with people you’d rather avoid. (Hey, it happens!) You might begin feeling the anxiety and stress of seeing your family … Read more