Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Living Well with Jessica Bragdon, co-founder of Koala Eco: Why Clean Living Starts at Home
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Long before “clean living” became mainstream, Jessica Bragdon was thinking deeply about the impact everyday household products have on our wellbeing. After her infant son survived…
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In Conversation: The Japanese Ingredients Behind Skin That Ages Well
Japanese skincare has long relied on ingredients that do more than just treat the surface. Rice, matcha, and shiso have been used for generations not because they’re trendy, but because they’re deeply compatible with the skin, supporting hydration, strengthening the barrier, and protecting against long term stressors. Few brands are exploring this as thoughtfully as…
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The Power of Breastmilk
The first days of a baby’s life are filled with wonder, awe, and a bit of apprehension, too. Among the many decisions parents make, choosing how to feed their newborn is one of the most significant. Understanding early nutrition can help parents to support their child’s health in the most optimal way. Breastmilk is more…
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The Memorial Day Sales Our Editors Are Actually Shopping This Weekend
Memorial Day sales have officially entered the group chat, and unlike some of the chaotic “up to 80% off” situations currently flooding our inboxes, these are the ones we’re genuinely excited about. The products we already use. The bedding upgrades we’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on. The skincare staples we repurchase before we…
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How Hotels Became Unexpected Wellness Destinations
There was a time when “wellness travel” mostly meant a green juice by the pool, an overpriced massage, and maybe a yoga class scheduled at sunrise. Now, entire hotels are being designed around how guests feel from the moment they walk through the door. Air quality, circadian lighting, nervous system regulation, sleep optimization, sound design,…
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Why the Shift Away From Minimalism Is Becoming Personal, According to an Interior Designer
Minimalism had a long run. For years, it defined what “good taste” looked like, all white everything, barely-there palettes, spaces that felt more styled than lived in. But lately, something has shifted. Homes are starting to feel warmer, more layered, and more personal. Interior designer Kim Lapin is seeing that change firsthand. Known for her…
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5 May Lindstrom Products That Made My Skin Look Instantly More Alive
This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase through them—at no additional cost to you. We only share products we genuinely love. There’s a reason people become so emotionally attached to May Lindstrom Skin. The products don’t just make your skin look good. They make the entire…
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The Wellness World Has a Pollinator Problem
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Most people don’t associate bees with modern wellness. But quietly, almost every corner of the industry depends on them. The herbs blended into adaptogenic lattes. The…
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OUAI’s New Bond Repair Balm Repairs Hair in 3 Minutes and Honestly, We Get the Hype
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Hair usually gives you the reality check before anything else does. A few too many hot tools, one stressful month, delayed trims, travel, color appointments, dry…
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How to Reduce Microplastic Exposure in Everyday Life
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. For something most people can’t actually see, microplastics have become surprisingly hard to ignore. They’ve been found in bottled water, household dust, synthetic clothing, seafood, tea…