Amazon $21.99 This sleep therapy machine from HoMedics is battery-operated and portable, which makes it perfect for traveling during the holidays. It’s small enough to fit in your carry-on and even inside a purse. You can choose from six natural calming sounds, including white noise, rain, thunder, ocean, summer night, and brook. You can set … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There are many types of ways to make decisions, both big and small. Some people create a pro/con list, while others mull it over until their heads feel like they’re going to explode. There’s no right or wrong … Read more
Terri Pous Managing Editor Terri is an editor and writer who loves historical homes, bathrooms, and storage hacks for her tiny studio apartment. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, the New York Times, Vox, Brides, and Time magazine, among others. She has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to gift giving, I’m firmly in the “surprise and delight” camp every time. I always want my gifts to get lots of use, but I also want them to be items the recipients would never … Read more
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
You probably learned in grade school that skin protects the body and regulates temperature, but for all of the practical, science-y information out there, many folks simply want their skin to look and feel good. After all, though a stubborn blemish or puffy morning eyes are completely normal, they might not help you feel your … Read more
One thing many people have learned from spending so much time at home over the last 16 months is that creating separate spaces for different functions in turn helps you function better. You need spots in our home to sleep, to prep and eat food, and — for more people than ever — to work. But you also … Read more
Name: Amilia James and her dog, CharlieLocation: Knoxville, TennesseeSize: 960 square feetType of home: Single-family homeYears lived in: Two, owned Amilia James’ Knoxville, Tennessee, house (aka the Rose Door Home) has always given her positive vibes, including when she first visited it a little over two years ago. “I remember seeing my house listing in the … 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
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