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 […]
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The 7 Best Coffee Shops in Georgetown, DC
Looking for a great cup of coffee in Georgetown, DC? The best cafes and coffee shops in Georgetown offer a wide variety of charm and caffeine drinks in what is, by all accounts, one of DC’s finest neighborhoods. Georgetown is known for marrying old-world architecture with eclectic splashes of modernity, and this ethos crosses over […]
The 7 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Providence, Rhode Island
If you need a birthday cake in Providence, Rhode Island, you might initially think that your only option is to go to Federal Hill, where all the best Italian bakeries are located. This is certainly a good strategy– though Rhode Island’s capital city has a much more diverse birthday cake scene (is that a scene?) […]
7 Pregnancy-Safe Retinol Alternatives
Looking for pregnancy-safe retinol alternatives was, until very recently, a challenge for expecting skin-care addicts– even amid the nascent clean beauty and skincare revolution. More and more people, however, are requesting powerful, effective, and safe alternatives to chemical-filled skincare products of yore, especially during pregnancy. Thus, after years of searching and researching during our own […]
The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2024
So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into the bloodstream even through the nail bed. Ah! For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]
An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton
Known for their fresh air, peace and quiet, and beautiful beaches, the Hamptons are a constellation of coastal villages along the East End of Long Island. This bespoke travel guide spotlights everything you need to know about the area, as well as what to do and how to get there. With an abundance of beautiful […]
The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2024
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 […]
17 Cool Things to Do in Asheville, North Carolina (A Charming Visitors Guide)
The enduringly charming mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina is quickly emerging as one of the East Coast’s most loveable cities. Nestled up in the NC smoky mountains in the middle of Western North Carolina, it’s a small city known for its quirk, its food, its hopping brewery and coffee shop scene, and above all: […]
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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to Orlando, Florida (20 Cool Things to Do)
Orlando, Florida is a city of many welcome contradictions. Orlando is by and large known for its world-famous amusement park scene, encompassing everything from the original Disney World and the more recent Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the still underrated Crayola Experience. But in recent years, there’s also been a renaissance of beatnik art, […]