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A Simple Breakdown of The 5 Love Languages

September 6, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

About 25 years ago a marriage counselor named Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a now-iconic book called The 5 Love Languages (which, yes, you can buy on Amazon). Over two decades later, new generations of people continue to discover his concept of “the five love languages” and apply them to their lives and relationships.  What is […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching Tagged With: books, getting to know yourself

How Cold Therapy Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon: Ice Baths, Cold Plunges, The Wim Hof Method & Beyond

June 11, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Amid the discerning consumers of post-pandemic wellness culture– in which the prospects for future thriving look increasingly like things we used to do in the past— ice baths and cold plunges are having a pop culture renaissance.  I first heard about cold plunging almost ten years ago, when the talking heads in the New York […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: culture, free therapy, pop culture, Psychotherapy

Yes, You Can Eat Magnolia Flowers— and They’re Having a Renaissance Right Now

April 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Yes, you can eat magnolia flowers— and they’re having a renaissance right now.  Magnolia season arrives in early spring every year, and it is very short– usually lasting only two weeks, so it’s sort of like a shooting star in the realm of seasonal food (like ramps or morels, they are special in that way, […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Mood Recipes Tagged With: nature, recipe, small town america

The 8 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Austin, Texas

April 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for an amazing birthday cake in Austin, Texas, you’ve come to the right place. The capital city of Texas is increasingly considered one of the best culinary cities in America, and this is exceedingly true when it comes to bakeries.  While Austin is more well known for its tacos and BBQ, you […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: austin, bakeries, birthday cake, texas

Maple-Date Chestnut Milk Recipe: A Local Food Lover’s Alternative to Hot Chocolate

March 31, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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This easy maple-date chestnut milk recipe is made from fresh-roasted chestnuts, dates, water, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. That’s it! If you’re a local food lover, it makes a beautiful alternative to hot chocolate for warm-weather sipping by the fire. Chesnuts are the ultimate winter season crop, a lovely treat to wait for […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Mood Recipes Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, recipe, winter blues

5 Wonderfully Calming Qi Gong Videos For Relaxation & Energy

March 26, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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In an era when most of us have a heightened awareness of the negative effects of overstimulation, the slow, methodical mind-body practice of Qi Gong has become increasingly appealing. Everyone wants to feel calm and centered in their minds and bodies, right? So why not look into the time-honored healing practices of the ancients to […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Cool Ideas Tagged With: meditation, mindfulness, video, yoga

The 5 Coolest Clean Beauty Stores in NYC

March 11, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City’s clean beauty and natural skincare game– while this may at first pass seem to be a very “California” thing– is actually quite excellent. The Big Apple is the fashion capital of the world, after all, and what would a fashion capital be without a copious number of places to explore the world […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: american cities, beauty, environment, nyc, skincare, stressed out skin

6 Beautiful, Non-Toxic Rug Brands For Making Your Home Extra Cozy

March 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Who says non-toxic rugs can’t also be beautiful and cozy? Whether you’re a design lover who wants to be more eco-friendly or a sustainability-minded person who doesn’t want to sacrifice good design, these natural, artisanal rug brands check all the boxes.  And purchasing eco-friendly, non-toxic rugs for your living space isn’t just a luxury, either– […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: environment, gift guide

Behind-The-Scenes Look at Privé Swiss: Where CEOs & Celebs Get Luxury Mental Health Treatment

March 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Prive Swiss beachfront villa

In a world where entrepreneurs seek out running therapy in Los Angeles and people everywhere are increasingly finding solace in online tele-therapy, immersive care nevertheless remains one of the most intensive and profoundly transformative therapy experiences on the market today. In this landscape where mental health has become an increasingly salient buzzword, Privé Swiss, the […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching, Travel Well Tagged With: burnout, getting to know yourself, mental health care, Relaxing getaway, therapy

A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed Out Moms

March 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Know a Mom who is short on time and always tired? Don’t we all. This Mother’s Day gift guide is specifically designed for busy, stressed-out moms– superwomen who don’t have a lot of time to take care of themselves because they’re too busy taking care of others. Because most Moms just want to chill and […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: gift guide, holiday gift guide, parenting, relaxation, self care

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