Food has been one of the saving graces of our time in quarantine. Maybe staying at home has inspired you to put on an apron and try new recipes (cue April’s sourdough craze), support local businesses by ordering takeout, or begin to dine outdoors at your favorite spots with the implementation of safety measures. If…
Read MoreAs we round out almost eight months in quarantine, it seems like we simultaneously have too much to do and not enough. Although sheltering-in-place seems like the perfect opportunity to pick up the reading habit we’ve always been meaning to, the overwhelming feelings surrounding the precarity of our physical being and political climate make it…
Read MoreAs brands continue to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement on social media, followers are calling for words to be put into action. Initiatives like the Fifteen Percent Pledge are making rounds in the retail world, with brands like Sephora and Rent the Runway signing on to dedicate 15% of their shelf space…
Read MoreSocial media, for many, is a respite during hard times. But, in the midst of a revolution, there’s no longer a place to use it as such. As allies, it is our responsibility to take the initiative to search for anti-racist readings, petitions, and donation sites to put our time and funds into. If you’re…
Read MoreRight now, we’re living in a state of uncertainty. We’re getting used to unfamiliar concepts like shelter-in-place and social distancing, We’re anxiously waiting for news notifications to get the latest scoop on what’s coming next. And, for most of us, we’re working from home for what is likely the very first time. Because the whole…
Read MoreAll-or-nothing thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, can plague us in ways that we don’t even notice. Words like “always” and “never”, “love” and “hate”, and “best” and “worst” have snuck their way into our daily thoughts and became a normal part of how we analyze situations and interactions. The end result? Self sabotage in…
Read MoreThere are two primary facets of skincare: cleansing and moisturizing. It’s hard to justify adding a new step to your routine, especially if doing so requires a product with a hefty price tag. If you’re ready to take the plunge, investing in a serum is a great first step. And don’t worry, we’ve got the…
Read MoreWhen you live a few blocks away from a donation-based yoga studio, it feels like a crime not to at least take a couple of classes. I heard about an active meditation class offered at my local , I happily attended, thinking that I would mostly be doing breathing exercises with a few poses sprinkled…
Read MoreGoing through early puberty in a food-centric household set my BMI into a steady incline, much to the dismay of my pediatrician. She told me that it was time to pay attention to what I was eating to prevent breaking into the overweight category. At the time, the mecca of dietary education was the food…
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