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My Last-Minute COVID Wedding Was Officiated By Elvis

It seems 2020 has manifested two different types of people. Those who got married this year and those who did not. Industry research company The Wedding Report reported a nearly 50% loss in weddings this year, with 41.5% postponed to 2021 and 7%…
By Angela Melero

The Essential Oil Blend For Relaxation You Haven’t Tried Yet

Envision a relaxing bedtime scene in your room. The duvet's turned down, the lights are low, and your diffuser is working overtime, most likely emitting the soothing scent of lavender into the air. It's no surprise if your mind immediately goes to…
By Anna Buckman

Here's What Native Americans Say You Should Know Before Burning Sage Again

Like many adopted wellness rituals, the use of sage actually has some pretty deep roots. Whether you've personally used it — or even just thought about using it — for physical or spiritual health purposes, knowing the significance of sage among…
By Ashley Tibbits

Meghan Markle Reveals Miscarriage In A New York Times Op-Ed

In a powerful personal essay in the New York Times on Nov. 25, Meghan Markle revealed that she had a miscarriage this past July. The Duchess of Sussex opened up in a way that is rare for the royals, writing about the painful morning she lost her…
By Anna Buckman

Jennifer Aniston Was Just Named CCO Of This Insta-Famous Wellness Brand

There are so many reasons to be a Jennifer Aniston super fan: Her lengthy acting career that includes a role as one of TV's most iconic characters, her totally down-to-earth sensibility (she's the girl you want to grab a margarita with), her…
By Ashley Tibbits

The Difference Between An Eye Cream & An Eye Serum Is This

When it comes to your everyday skin care routine, you probably have your go-to face serum and moisturizer locked in. But, with the under eyes easily forgotten about, you might be lacking in a regimen for this delicate but equally important area.…
By Kelsey Stewart

Try This Powerful Hair Mask On Dry Strands This Winter

Like my skin, there are certain times of the year where my hair resembles a sundried tomato, and usually feels like a piece of dead grass that hasn't been watered in weeks. This typically happens around October when the air is chillier, which is why…
By Kelsey Stewart

The $6 Hand Cream You'll Want To Carry In Every Purse This Winter

For some, one of the first signs of winter's arrival is noticing painful dry, cracked hands forming. Once you factor in all of the excess (and necessary) hand washing and the use of sanitizer throughout the day, you'll likely be left with hands that…
By Kelsey Stewart

This Simple Trick Is The Key To Unplugging When You Work From Home

While technology's made it difficult to unplug from work for years, the recent switch to working from home essentially destroyed any semblance of separation that was left between work hours and the rest of the day. That's all the more reason,…
By Anna Buckman

Cannabis Is The Not-So-Secret Ingredient In These Stress-Reducing Caramels

With new research — and expanded availability — of cannabis products for anxiety unfolding exponentially over the past year or so, they're starting to become much more commonplace in many people's daily lives. Stress relieving practices like…
By Angela Melero and Ashley Tibbits

Give This Mindful Gift To The Meditation Enthusiast In Your Life

Everyone has that one friend or loved one whose journey towards enlightenment is something to behold. Perhaps they've just started the steps or it's already been a life-long quest, but their impressive — even if newly developed — commitment to being…
By Ashley Tibbits

The Warm Salad Recipe You'll Love, Because It's Officially Too Cold For Anything, Well, Cold

Even the most diehard Sweetgreen devotee knows that once temperatures drop below 60 degrees, it's hard to commit to a bowl full of cold vegetables — and there's actually a reason for that. "As the weather gets colder, it is natural for your body to…
By Anna Buckman

13 Resurfacing Serums To Try Instead Of Those Harsh & Aggressive Face Scrubs

You might have grown up thinking the only way to get rid of flaky dead skin was to slough it off with a harsh apricot scrub (guilty). These days, there are far less aggressive ways to achieve a smooth complexion — one being a resurfacing serum. But,…
By Kelsey Stewart

Nicole Richie Combats Zoom Fatigue With This Super-Simple Habit

The year 2020 has given birth to many terms and phrases, but possibly the most prevalent one at the tip of many tongues right now is "Zoom fatigue." Manifesting in tired eyes, stiff neck, and/or an achy lower back, the National Education Association…
By Angela Melero

12 Products To Try When Your Lips Are Drier Than Your Houseplants

You know the feeling: After applying your trusty lip balm a minimum of 16 times in 30 seconds, your lips are still uncomfortably dry. Add a face mask into the mix, and you're left with lips as parched as the house plant you've been desperately…
By Kelsey Stewart

I Stopped Drinking Caffeine To Help My Anxiety — Here’s What Happened

At a certain point in my life, I could drink everyone I knew under the table when it came to coffee. It was practically a competition between my husband and I to see how many cups we could consume in the morning — we'd go through multiple pots, not…
By Anna Buckman

What You Should Know Before Adding MCT Oil Into Your Daily Smoothie

Whether MCT oil is a staple in your diet (keto followers, looking at you) or you've just stumbled upon it in a smoothie recipe or two, chances are you've had *some* type of interaction with this buzzy supplement. But no matter your exposure to it,…
By Anna Buckman

This New Oral Care Brand By A Former Glossier Exec Is Radically Clean & Eco-Friendly

Since the moment our incisors emerged — or shortly thereafter — we've been brushing them dutifully, morning and night, with what? A blend of aluminum hydroxide and artificial sweeteners? Despite the newfound focus on conscious beauty, dental hygiene…
By Olivia Young
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Lauren Ash Is Unstoppable in Paving the Way for Black Womxn in the Wellness Space

How The Mental Health Advocate Powers Forward With Her Black Girl In Om Community.

This Easy Skin Care Routine Hack Will Save Your Barrier This Fall

Finding current makeup and hair tips is simple: click through your Instagram stories and you're bound to learn a few tricks within five minutes. Skin care, on the other hand, isn't as simple to spot at first glance. By looking at someone, it's…
By Kelsey Stewart

I Meditated Every Day For A Week, And Here's What Happened

By all accounts I should be a "meditation person." I've been practicing yoga for nearly 15 years, have regular visits with Eastern medicine practitioners for herbs and acupuncture, and have even partaken in a reiki session or two. In addition to…
By Ashley Tibbits