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 are some songs that can transport me straight back to another time in my life. I can hear the first few notes and suddenly I’m back in the car, at church, on vacation, or standing in the kitchen making dinner ten years ago. Music has a funny way of doing that. It can change my mood in a matter of minutes, calm me down when I’m overwhelmed, or give me the little boost I need when my energy is running low. There is actually quite a bit of science behind the way music interacts with the brain. Researchers have…
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You probably already know that exercise is good for your heart, muscles, bones, and overall health. You’ve probably heard that exercise can help with stress, sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight too. But your gut? That may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you lace up your walking shoes. Most of us don’t head out for a walk thinking, “I should really do something nice for my digestive system today.” Usually, we’re thinking something more along the lines of, “I ate way too much for lunch,” or “I have been sitting at this desk for six…
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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…
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There is nothing quite like waking up, looking in the mirror, and realizing your skin has decided to have a moment. Maybe your cheeks are suddenly red. Maybe your skin feels hot, tight, itchy, or irritated. Perhaps the moisturizer you’ve used for months suddenly seems to sting. Or maybe you have no idea what happened at all. Yesterday, your skin was perfectly happy, and today it feels like everything you put on it is making things worse. If you have sensitive skin, you probably know this feeling all too well. Sensitive skin can be frustrating because it often seems unpredictable.…






