We’ve all done it: walk into a Sephora for something specific, promising ourselves we’ll stay focused. Then, before you know it, you’re walking out of those hallowed doors with a full bag of new goodies, a...

This year in particular, it’s been a joy to lean into cold-weather comfort. As a born-and-raised Texan, I love our occasional chilly episodes that give everyone an excuse to stay home, bake cookies all day, and...

When we think of shopping wholesale for our groceries and household items, there is one name that instantly comes to mind: Costco. There’s no doubt that Costco is the undisputed mother of bulk-buying heaven. And as...

It’s official: eggs are in. My family and friends will laugh about it, but I’m a total egg phaser—as in, sometimes they’re in, and sometimes they’re WAY out. If they’re in, I have about a week-long...

On a recent trip to Mexico for a wedding, I forgot my skincare. Noooo! I yelped as I opened my suitcase to find only my clothes. What was I to do without my (overpriced) serum, (nearly as overpriced) cleanser, and...

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve often skipped breakfast for cereal bars on the go and scratch-made dinners for expensive, not-so-healthy takeout meals. Between a full-time job, two kids at home, and a husband who...

It’s estimated that over 80 percent of women suffer from hormone troubles—roughly the same percentage of Americans with blood sugar imbalances. Both of these are far from ideal. What makes matters worse? These conditions fly under the...

Low effort, high impact, and alluringly subtle, the best reed diffusers add effortless aroma to your space without knocking you over the head with scent. That said, their long life spans (and higher price points) make...

When I say “lemon loaf cake,” my guess is that a very specific slice of cake comes to mind. In my experience, when asked about the Starbucks lemon loaf, most people look both ways before admitting...

One morning earlier this month, I awoke to a winter wonderland outside my window. The trees were silhouetted in ice, and everything sparkled. I would have enjoyed the beauty, except that the power was out, kids’...