Wellness

Plus, it doubles as an awesome exfoliator!

No, it’s not a Stanley Quencher.

October was a month full of travel for me; I think I only spent one or two nights at home at a time. It was equal parts exciting and exhausting, but I’m happy to be back home—for good this time. Funny enough, an extended vacation away from your apartment can actually teach you a lot about how you live your life at home. Here are three things you’ll only discover once you’ve spent some time away.

How do you spend your time at home? Is it spent wisely? Is it enjoyable? No matter the way it looks — whether it’s close to your dream home or far from it — everyone can agree that actively finding pleasure in your home is vital to enjoying the rest of your life. So how can you increase your enjoyment of your home? Here are seven ideas. 1. Open your home to the outdoors more A part of feeling out of whack is not feeling connected to nature and the changing of the seasons.

Never feel like you have enough time? You can reclaim lost minutes throughout the day that could add up to a lot more “me” time in your evenings by cutting out these time wasters that could be lurking in your home. How many hours of your life have you spent searching for your keys? Your wallet? Your purse? Your homework? Your ______?

In my own life, it’s all the little choices I make each day—from how much sleep I get to how I’ve handled stress to personal interactions—that shape the feeling I have about my day when I turn out the lights each night.

It comes recommended by an aesthetician.

Here’s what to do when you don’t know what to do.

According to the experts.

Even if preparedness isn’t your strong suit, there are certain home staples that any successful household should possess.

It's the perfect fitness find for my tiny studio — and affordable, too!

It’s the perfect time for a fresh start.

It’ll make your nighttime routine feel infinitely more spa-like.

It's time to give your shoulders a rest.

Here's what you can do, according to experts.

"Keep what you need and what makes you happy" is enough of a north star for some people. But many of us need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.

Experts share how to approach the decision in a healthy way.

Including one that doubles as luggage — seriously!

From an author writing a book in a 188-square-foot Airstream trailer.

You can actually do some of these while you’re in bed!

For when you've had a long, hard day.

Cue “Dreams” by The Cranberries.

From photos to pet supplies, here’s what you should have at the ready.

For your new place.

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一切的橙色。

So you want to have fun this summer, but you're not exactly swimming in money or willing to blow your budget. (Relatable.)

It encourages parents to hold off on allowing their kids to get social media until they’re out of their schooling years.

Try this hack at your local thrift store — plus, five other clever tips.

It’s a quarter of the price.

It’s a life-changer.

Here’s how to join the WaterTok trend using ingredients you probably have at home.

Let's turn your dream of an in-unit laundry into reality.

Who knew the solution to fending off summer bugs could be found in a toy box?

Using just a bowl of water.

Don’t forget to be kind to yourself.

Appreciating the little things never felt so good.

I’ve never felt so present.

If no productivity hack has worked, this one tip may help you as much as it's helped me.

They’re both under $10.

It's the softest blanket I've ever owned.

I’m happily pocketing $1,320 each year — and still feel so pampered.

During this year’s self-improvement journey, I took a hard look at my sleep hygiene and habits and just overall lifestyle. I’ve always had a bit of trouble getting out of bed in the morning, but for the past few years, my body has felt painfully stiff. Some of that is due to a rather sedentary lifestyle and unlucky genetics (I’m so inflexible that I can’t even touch my toes), but some of it is due to the way I contort myself into a comfortable sleeping position.

And budget-savvy TikTokers.

It's made me more productive, less overwhelmed, and made the quality time I spend with family even better.

Here's why that's actually a good thing.

It’s all about combining “the woo and the do.”