Every once in a while, I reach a point where absolutely everything feels like too much. The laundry has developed its own zip code, my to-do list looks suspiciously like a full-time job, and I can’t remember the last time I finished a cup of coffee while it was still hot. Nothing is necessarily wrong, exactly. I’m just tired of feeling like I’m constantly trying to catch up with my own life. Maybe you know the feeling. You wake up already thinking about everything you need to do, spend the day moving from one responsibility to another, and collapse at…
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There is something about autumn that makes me want to put on a sweater, light a candle, make something warm in the kitchen, and completely rethink my life. Not in a dramatic way. I’m not talking about quitting my job, moving to Vermont, or suddenly becoming the sort of person who makes homemade sourdough before sunrise. I’m talking about the little things. Going for a walk when the air is crisp. Cooking a pot of soup. Buying apples because they look particularly beautiful at the farmers market. Opening the windows on a cool morning. Pulling a blanket over your legs…
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There is something about fall that makes me want to get my life together. Maybe it’s the cooler mornings, the changing leaves, or the fact that suddenly I can wear a sweater without immediately regretting my clothing choice. Whatever the reason, fall always feels like a natural opportunity for a reset. January gets all the attention when it comes to resolutions, but I’m making a case for autumn. There is something wonderfully realistic about starting healthy habits when the days begin getting shorter and life naturally shifts into a different rhythm. Fall is also a great time to look at…
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There is something about vacation that makes us want to walk everywhere. We stroll through charming downtowns, explore boardwalks, wander through museums, shop until our feet hurt, and somehow decide that a “quick walk” to dinner is a great idea even though our hotel is a mile away. I love exploring a new place on foot, but there is one thing that can quickly put a damper on a vacation: unhappy feet. Blisters, sore heels, swollen feet, sweaty socks, and shoes that seemed perfectly comfortable at home can suddenly become the biggest problem of the entire trip. And when your…
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There is a point when skincare starts to feel less like self-care and more like a part-time job. You have a cleanser, a moisturizer, maybe a serum or two, something for dark spots, something for fine lines, and probably a product you bought because someone online promised it would completely transform your skin. Before long, the bathroom counter is crowded with bottles, and somehow your skin seems less happy than it was before you started. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why is my skin suddenly so irritated?”, you may be dealing with a stressed or damaged…









