It’s been awhile since I’ve shared an update about what’s happening over at Casa Zuma. The reason? Well, turns out that running a direct-to-consumer products brand while also running this website makes for a really busy...

I have a decently healthy relationship with aging. I’m okay with a forehead wrinkle or two and even welcome the crinkled charm of crow’s feet. But I absolutely draw the line at dark undereye circles. I...

They say physical appearance is what you notice first about a person. Their eyes, their hair color, or how tall they stand. We pretend that these facts, and how we interpret them, mean something. But there...

There’s been a big push in recent years to eat seasonally, and it’s not hard to see why. Summer’s strawberries and winter’s leafy greens have so much more flavor (and nutrients!) than their out-of-season counterparts. While...

I live in Los Angeles, so naturally most of my conversations begin with some quip about the weather. So far this year, where it’s rained more in LA than in Seattle, everyone in the city has been...

Whether you’re a mom or a daughter, a grandmother, aunt, sister, or friend—Mother’s Day is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the women in your life. It’s a day when I feel celebrated as a mother–but it’s...

As someone deeply steeped in the wellness space, probiotics are one of the few things that still remain a mystery. Lymphatic drainage? Got it. Balancing my blood sugar? You bet. I’ve even cracked the code on...

Kate Arends doesn’t want to be put in a box. In a world that encourages marketing ourselves as a brand, Kate is hesitant to constrict herself to a niche. Because what’s the point of trying to...

There are countless reasons we love calling Austin home. The brunch is top-tier, there are endless ways to enjoy the outdoors, and no other city can hold a candle to the best coffee in Austin. It’s...

In every home, no matter the size or type, the entryway impacts your mood. Walk into shoes and bags galore and you’re doomed to take that chaos into the next room. But enter an organized space,...