The products curated in our Father’s Day Gift Guide below encourage health, well-being, wonder, and happiness for every kind of Dad. Whether your Father is an outdoor enthusiast, an organization freak, an athlete, a foodie, a tinkerer, some combination of those, or non-traditional in some way, this gift guide offers a few ideas to suit […]
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15 Delightful Yoga Gifts (Eco-Friendly + Stylish Props)
I know I know: you don’t need another gift guide. But sustainable yoga gear is all the rage among today’s yoga lovers. This gift guide for eco-friendly yogis spotlights all the latest, coolest gifts for yogis that make the practice more fun. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or trying to find some nice swag for […]
This Cool Scientific Survey Accurately Identifies Your Character Strengths
I was first directed to the VIA Character Strengths Survey in the course of taking Dr. Laurie Santos’ class, The Science of Well-Being, which is the most popular course ever offered in Yale‘s 300-year history. As part of an initial happiness assessment, Professor Santos directed us to this character strengths test as part of a […]
The 9 Best Birthday Cakes in San Antonio, Texas
Whether you’re looking for a delicious, artistic birthday cake or a bespoke-themed celebration cake, the best birthday cake bakeries in San Antonio, Texas, can do it all. From franchised Food Network-approved bakeries to small Mom & Pop bakeshops, the people making birthday cakes in the fine city of San Antonio each bring their own unique […]
Understanding Gezelligheid: A Dutch Word That Captures Why It’s Important to Not Bum Each Other Out
In recent years, niche European words have become popular with English speakers all over the world as they capture perfect sentiments of universal feelings that not every language has a word for. First, of course, there was the French bon apetit (aka “enjoy your meal”); then came sprezzy (Italian slang for “stylishly messy”); then the […]
Garlic and Memory: An Intriguing Connection
Just when you think you know everything there is to know about garlic breath, a promising new link between garlic and memory has been traced to a compound in garlic known as allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfide is a naturally occurring flavor compound present in all Allium species, most notably garlic and onions. According to research […]
The 6 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina is a charming little mountain town known for its wonderful food, which showcases the robust Appalachian tradition of using seasonal, local, heritage ingredients. This description may conjure images of Edenic farmers’ markets (which are indeed idyllic in Asheville), but this is also true when it comes to birthday cakes. Local bakeries here […]
What is a Lohri Party? What To Expect When Invited to This Joyful Indian Celebration
The New Year brings with it lots of fluffy traditions that don’t always seem rooted in history or culture, but Indian Lohri celebrations date back thousands of years and have a certain joyful magic about them. Like going to an Indian wedding, attending an Indian Lohri party is a bucket list item for many curious […]
The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2025
This master guide to the 100 best pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products on the market today combines scientific research, beauty editor tips, EWG and environmental advocacy recommendations, and other holistic health insight into the coolest, safest products every mom-to-be needs to try. When shopping for pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products, always remember: What goes on […]
7 Natural Face Moisturizers That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth
There’s a renaissance happening with clean skincare, particularly with respect to all-natural face moisturizers. Not only do consumers want face moisturizers to be chemical-free, but they’d like them to honor the environment and the people who make them. To succeed in this increasingly conscientious consumer market, they also need to have beautiful packaging and a […]