How to Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive
Bringing the outdoors in gives our homes life and light. The air is cleaner, the energy is better, and plants add a little pretty to our space. If you want to add extra life to your home but are afraid...
View ArticleHow to Combine Two Incomes (And Not Kill Each Other in the Process)
When my now-husband and I got engaged, we were repeatedly warned about the three dreaded “Fs” that threatened to wreak havoc in even the most stable relationships: family, faith, and finances. I...
View ArticleI Tried a Pore Vacuum from Amazon—Here’s What Happened
Over the past few years I have gotten very into using tools on my face. Oh, you want me to roll needles over my forehead? Let’s do it. I should freeze this quartz and then drag it over my cheeks? I’m...
View ArticleI’m an Everygirl, and… gaining 40 pounds was great for me.
2012 and 2013 were busy years. I completed a 100-mile bike ride and ran my first marathon. That second one surprised me, since prior to that I had avoided even walking too fast in sneakers, lest I be...
View ArticleHow to Wear Spring’s 5 Most Intimidating Trends
Some years, we’re blessed with trends that are wearable—they’re the seasons that neutrals and leopard print are the most-worn colors and when florals are trendy for spring. But other years, there are...
View ArticleBook It: 7 Nature Escapes That Will Help You Hit Reset
The average American spends over four hours a day on their smartphone (or, in the case of some studies, phone and tablet), according to Inc., which tallies up to more than one full day per week. This...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Learned About Cooking and Entertaining From a Chef and Food Stylist
We all have that friend: the one who sends you a text at 5pm on a Tuesday evening, inviting you over for a home-cooked meal. When you get to their door at 6:30, you’re greeted by the enticing scent of...
View ArticleHow to Give Better Oral Sex
Whether it was Urban Dictionary, a kid in fifth grade recess, or Lil Wayne’s hit single, “Lollipop,” you were probably confused AF at the first thought of “oral sex.” People? Do? THAT? Heck, they enjoy...
View ArticleI Finally Tried a Direct-To-Consumer Bra Brand—Here Are My Thoughts
As a size DD in bras—or even DDD in some cases—I’ve always had a very, very hard time finding bras that fit me correctly. Ones that are flattering, cute—nothing crazy, I’m just talking not looking like...
View ArticleWhat the Hijab Means to Me
“Do you shower with that on?” was the first question I was asked about my headscarf on my first day of high school, which was also the first day I started to wear it. (It is a pretty common question,...
View Article20 Healthy Dinners You Will Look Forward to Eating
This year, I’ve made it a goal of mine to get my foot in the kitchen and cook more often—and so far, it’s been going pretty well. It’s helped me discover new favorites and even try foods I never liked...
View ArticleLAST CHANCE: Don’t Miss Shopbop’s Huge Spring Sale
It’s a new month! Thankfully we’ve made it through the seemingly year-long month of January and the five seconds that was February, and warmer weather is within reach at last. Which means, of course,...
View ArticleThe Women of Instagram: Meet Some of The Most Innovative Minds Behind Your...
If you’re anything like us, you spend an excessive amount of time each day scrolling, liking, tapping, and maybe even posting on Instagram. You follow friends, co-workers, family members, and your...
View Article7 Fresh Outfit Ideas to Wear to Work
Workwear means something different to everyone, but whether your office dress code is business-casual or just plain casual, looking professional and put-together at your job is a must. The problem with...
View ArticleI’m Organization-Obsessed—Here Are 5 Everyday Hacks I Swear By
The way I see it, there are three types of people in the world: the ones who couldn’t care less about organization, the ones who like organization but can’t commit to it for one reason or another, and...
View ArticleNighttime Skincare Routine
A couple weeks back, we discussed all the high-points that you need to hit in your morning skincare routine in order to keep your skin protected throughout the day — while also not spending 30 extra...
View ArticleHow to Be There for a Friend Who’s Struggling, According to a Therapist
I might be biased, but I think that having girlfriends is the most special privilege in the world. There’s nothing that sets my soul alive quite like a Bachelor wine night with my girls, hitting up...
View Article14 New Beauty Launches You Need to Know About
I love a good beauty release. Even before beauty became a part of my job, you could guarantee I was trying anything new that hit the market. From lipsticks to hair conditioners, I wanted to try it...
View Article4 Things to Negotiate If You’re Denied a Pay Raise
Asking for a raise can feel like a daunting experience. But when you muster up the confidence and your request for a raise is denied, that can feel like a blow to your self-esteem and even leave you...
View Article12 Transitional Outfits We’re Copying While the Weather Figures Itself Out
I face the same dilemma every year: March rolls around, it’s 40- or 50-something degrees, and I somehow completely forget how to dress for the weather. The transition between winter and spring is a...
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