We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As a Gemini (don’t @ me), summer is hands-down my favorite season. Now, is that just because I celebrate my birthday? Arguably, yes — especially since, once June passes, most places officially reach can’t-go-outside-without-acquiring-sweat-stains kind of temps. (Hot … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I tend to have a strict policy on how I use towels. For one, I usually replace them often (never using a towel beyond two to three days in a row), and I always have a separate towel … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. One of the best things about summer is dining outside. Whether you chow down at a picnic table under a shady tree or dig in on your deck, food somehow tastes better in the great outdoors. But with … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. It’s summer, and you know what that means — it’s grilling season! But with all of the delicious barbecue, hot dogs, and grilled veggies comes the pesky task of cleaning your grill. It’s greasy work, but someone’s gotta … Read more
Madeline Bilis Real Estate Editor Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in … 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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Summer is in full swing and boy, don’t we know it. With temperatures soaring and some parts of the U.S hitting record-breaking highs, keeping cool is a big priority right now. If you’re thinking of new ways to … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Summer is in full swing but if you’re like me, you’re counting down the days until sweater weather. But there are plenty of ways autumn lovers can bring the magic of fall into the warmer months. From burning … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Nothing ruins an outdoor get-together like an uninvited guest. If your summer garden parties and al fresco dinners are frequently interrupted by the arrival of buzzing and biting insects, Urban Outfitters may just have the answer to keep … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. My mom used to say that I got so many mosquito bites because I was so sweet. Well, decades later, I am here to tell you that she was wrong; over the years I’ve gotten decidedly less sweet, … Read more