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To put it mildly, we’re living in a time that’s hard to navigate. This kind of stress combined with isolation is hard for everyone to manage, and there’s no perfect way to do it. When you combine the stress of the news and the boredom of being on lockdown every day, a lot of stress eating (and […] More
Social distancing during the COVID-19 quarantine feels a lot like that time in between Christmas and New Year’s where days of the week simply don’t exist. What day of quarantine are we on? It could just as easily be day six as day 32. I’m unsure at this point. I live alone in a small […] More
I believe in astrology extensively, I’m quick to try anything in the name of mental clarity (I used to take mindfulness and meditation classes, for example), and I’ve had my aura and energy read a few times (I’m told my aura is very bright, so that’s fun). All of this to say, I’m a pretty […] More
Morning routines get all the hype these days. Morning meditations and a cup of coffee are often thought of as the secrets to success, celebrities and wellness enthusiasts consistently share how they spend the first couple hours of their day, and we even created a Morning Routine Challenge over four years ago. But what about […] More
By now, the entire world seems to have hopped onto the CBD bandwagon—even your mom is probably sipping on CBD soda in the afternoon—and it’s for a good reason. It has a reputation for delivery calming effects in a natural, accessible, and simple way. If you aren’t familiar with CBD (or don’t know the specifics), […] More
“Dirty talk” can get a bad rap sometimes. In movies and TV shows, it seems weird AF that people would talk to each other like that in bed. But just like most sexual things, it always sounds weird until you try it. Then, it’s freaking awesome. Everyone thinks they sound weird or awkward; they worry […] More
Ever since I’ve been a teenager, I’ve had a soft spot for a good romance. On a lazy Sunday afternoon, or a Saturday night in alone, you’ll frequently find me curled up on the sofa binging on rom-coms. I’ll devour reality shows where couples find love against carefully-scripted odds. I adore hearing about celebrity matches, and […] More
I was born in a suburb of Chicago, raised in a (different) suburb of Chicago, and then spent four magical years in Fort Worth, Texas studying journalism and public relations. I spent every summer of college working at a camp in Michigan (also magical)—but knew I wanted to return home to Chicagoland when I graduated […] More
