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Garden herbs are bountiful in summer. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme work in harmony with garlic and paprika in this yogurt-based marinade. Slathered over a spatchcocked chicken, which shortens cooking time, the marinade helps to tenderize s and add fragrance to the meat prior to grilling or roasting. The finishing touch is fresh plum salsa,…

Let’s be honest: there are a lot of skincare products on the market. At The Chalkboard Mag, we test new formulas almost daily—some buzzy, some bland, and a few that actually surprise us. OneSkin was one of those rare surprises. What instantly caught our attention? They didn’t just remix existing ingredients or lean on trends.…

Most people aren’t fans of emotional pain. Nevertheless, it’s part of the human condition. Let’s look at ways to move through pain with more ease, and see what can be learned in the process. We’re in this together We humans are made up of minds, bodies, emotions. This makes up an interconnected system that enables…

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. It’s the most wonderful time of the (shopping) year—Amazon Prime Day is here, and instead of getting lost in lightning deals and endless scrolls, we’ve zeroed…

If your dream facial includes lifted cheekbones, a sculpted jawline, and that post-vacation glow—minus the flight—consider AMEŌN’s Natural Facelift Sculpting & Remodeling Facial your new go-to. This multi-modality treatment blends a variety of expert techniques—lymphatic drainage, facial sculpting massage, acupressure—with cold therapy in the form of AMEŌN’s signature Glow Manifesto Ice Cubes. It’s one of…

This elegant appetizer is refreshing and surprisingly toothsome. A quick time on the grill and a bit of hot Spanish paprika give watermelon a hint of smoky flavour. The simple, yet elegant presentation brings a special feel to the evening. This recipe was originally published in the July 2025 issue of alive magazine.

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. Summer is full of golden-hour dinners, garden parties, and impromptu cheers—but that doesn’t mean you always want the wine buzz that comes with it. Whether you’re…

We’ve tested more skin tints, tinted moisturizers, and no-makeup makeup products than we’d care to admit. Some ghosted us by noon. Others clung to dry patches like they were being paid to. And a few just didn’t show up at all. But then we met Typology’s Tinted Serum—and it kind of changed the game. Lightweight,…

Introduction Last week, my teenage son spent six hours rewriting the opening paragraph of his college essay. Six hours. On one paragraph. Watching him agonize over every word choice, I saw myself—and realized how deeply I’d passed down my perfectionist tendencies. That’s when it hit me: my pursuit of flawlessness wasn’t making me excellent. It…

Home gardening has long been celebrated for its health and wellness benefits. From increased quality of life to reduced feelings of stress and anxiety, many people look to their gardens to help them thrive. What these studies promoting the benefits of growing food and flowers often miss is how certain barriers prevent people from participating.…