The simple and easy idea that finally worked. For nearly six years, I struggled to get myself back into being a gym person. Rewind to around 2018. I was about 34 then, and I was in the best shape of my life. I knew it was possible to be fit because I’d done it already,...

We love hearing about this community’s daily habits, meaningful foods, and bedtime wind-downs. These everyday routines sometimes prop us up enough to grapple with the bigger challenges in life; and sometimes they just bring us joy. Here are 12 great reader comments on rituals… On meaningful foods: “My husband is genuinely repulsed by the smell...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Every January, my husband will stumble upon me sitting in a room in our home, looking around and taking it in. I’ve done this every January for the past three years or so, but the first time...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. We’ve all done it: walked into Sephora for one specific thing, fully convinced we’ll stay focused. Then somehow we leave with a bulging bag of new finds, a handful of free samples, and a dopamine hit that...

Looking for the best weekend getaways from Philadelphia in 2026? Philadelphia’s prime location makes it the perfect jumping-off point for exploring charming small towns in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware. These 9 picturesque destinations offer historic main streets, waterfront dining, unique shopping, and scenic landscapes, all within a convenient two-hour drive of Center City....

Is it time to relocate? Most homeowners know when something feels off about their living situation, but few trust that instinct enough to actually make a move. You’ll rationalize staying: the market’s not right, moving is too much hassle, maybe things will improve. Here’s what I’ve noticed after talking to dozens of people who relocated:...

A step-by-step guide for making, achieving, and tracking better goals, plus 50 examples to get you going. 19 January,2026By Andrew Snavely / Additional Writing By Stillman Brown Have you ever set a personal goal for yourself like “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to get a better job,” and then woke up 6...

Buying a holiday rental can be one of the smartest property investments you’ll make. Generate income for most of the year, use it yourself for vacations whenever you want, and benefit from property appreciation while you’re at it. In the right location with the right approach, holiday rentals regularly outperform traditional buy-to-let properties by 20-40%....

We all know the feeling: Mid-afternoon hits, and your focus evaporates. You’re simultaneously rereading the same email, thinking about dinner, and deciding between coffee number two or a handful of your kids’ chocolate chip cookies. And most days, the quickest option wins. The good news? Sustained energy isn’t about willpower or cutting everything “bad” out....

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. If you haven’t yet subscribed to my Substack, it’s where I get a little more personal—writing from the heart about self-care, motherhood, wellness, and all things in between. This post resonated with our community there, so today I wanted...