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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. There’s a reason Molly Sims always seems to glow from the inside out, and it’s not just great lighting. The model, actress, entrepreneur, and founder of…

Whenever my life starts to feel like it’s stuck in an endless loop of meetings, school drop-offs and pick-ups, errands, workouts, repeat, I know my body is sending me a signal I’m ready to shake things up. Something that wakes me up. For me, that reset always comes from nature. The quiet. The space. The…

Jesus knows family suppers aren’t always easy. But, just like that painting of the infamous “last supper,” has commensality become a relic from another time? Le Commensal was a vegetarian restaurant in my hometown of Montreal. At one time the largest chain of its kind in Canada, it was only after it closed that I…

This winter stew has a thin, light broth that’s full of rich flavour sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Compared to beef, elk has a slightly richer, sweeter taste and is also leaner and higher in protein. This dish leans into that sweet taste with meatballs flavoured with cumin, paprika, and cinnamon,…

Founded on the principle of “if you give a man a fish he’ll eat for a day; but if you teach a man to fish he’ll eat for a lifetime,” Kiva is a non-profit organization that offers microloans to women- and refugee-founded businesses in over 70 countries. Now celebrating 20 years as a visionary online…

Every season, Flamingo Estate somehow manages to outdo itself, but this Winter Box might be its most magical yet. Inspired by The Kingdom of Bhutan, the Himalayan nation known for measuring Gross National Happiness instead of GDP, this box feels like joy in tangible form. Think of it as a gift that is part spiritual…

As the season shifts toward cozy comfort foods, festive gatherings, and rich indulgences, Pressed is debuting two new launches that make gut health simple, approachable, and effective: the Gut Biome+ Shot and the Gut Biome+ Detox Cleanse . Together, they offer two fresh ways to reset, refresh, and support digestive balance. Meet Gut Biome+ Gut Biome+…

When we think of food from the forest, wild mushrooms are often the first ingredient that springs to mind. Indeed, the forest offers plenty of options in both spring and fall. For this recipe, we use a medley of wild mushrooms in season, such as chanterelles, pine mushrooms, or lobed oyster mushrooms. The mushrooms are…

When Sydney Dumler was in high school, she didn’t participate in team sports—but she still desired that same sense of belonging. She decided to turn to yoga and Pilates as a way to move her body and connect with her community. By the age of 16, Dumler had become so passionate about her practice that…

We have tested enough wellness devices this year to know that most so-called game changers do not last. They arrive with hype, require a learning curve, demand enthusiasm, and within a month they are tucked in closets with charging cords we can no longer identify. So when a wellness tool not only survived past our…