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Why Citrus Fruits Induce a Feeling of Calm

February 6, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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Citrus fruits are nature’s little bundles of zen, providing ideal aromatherapy for anxiety, for a number of reasons. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that lemon and sweet orange oil, among other citrus scents, have a positive effect on physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This is partially because the smell of citrus […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety relief, calming, comfort food, stress relief, winter blues

10 Cool New York City Workouts (According To Insiders & Locals)

February 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

When I first moved to New York after college, one of the things I loved most about the city was the incredible array of boutique fitness offerings. Categories of gyms and fitness programs I had never even heard of before– like aquacycling and megaformer pilates– caught my interest. Previously, I was a runner, a yogi, […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, fitness, nyc, self care

The 7 Best Coffee Shops in Georgetown, DC

February 5, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, washington dc

An Insider’s Guide to Santorini, Greece

January 27, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

Santorini is a small, crescent-shaped island in the Aegean Sea that’s famous for its charming sun-bleached architecture and dazzling ocean views. Located just off the coast of Greece, it’s one of the dozens of small volcanic islands that dot the archipelago between Greece and Turkey. Today, it’s known for its photogenic pink bougainvillea, reliably sunny […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: europe, Europe travel, european cities, Relaxing getaway, Travel Guide

The 9 Best Coffee Shops in Asheville, North Carolina

January 19, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Amidst the crisp mountain air and beautiful mountain views, Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect backdrop for a nice cup of hot coffee– especially in the Fall. Accordingly, Asheville has become a city that’s famous for its hip coffee shops (in addition to breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and natural wonders). Because of the mounting popularity of […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, asheville, coffee, travel well

Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

January 19, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 14 Comments

I’ll just cut right to the chase: whether you’re a foodie traveling to O’ahu or someone simply looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, you can’t go wrong with anything in this guide to the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.  In no particular order, we’ve highlighted the best places to eat in the city […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants, Travel Guide

The 6 Best Birthday Cake Bakeries in Asheville, North Carolina

January 18, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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 […]

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15 Cool Things To Do in Pittsburgh, PA

January 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

Pittsburgh is often overshadowed by its slightly more cosmopolitan sister, Philadelphia– but the city that made Andy Warhol and Andrew Carnegie is a lovely destination in its own right. Pittsburgh has excellent restaurants, lovely parks, great neighborhoods, and a prodigious cultural scene, from the iconic Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh to […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Travel Guide

15 Cool Bucket List Things to Do in Northern Virginia

January 12, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Northern Virginia is something of an enigma to people from outside the state. Those who don’t understand what “NoVa” means have a hard time understanding why super cultured, super liberal, beautifully landscaped Northern Virginia– aka “NoVa”– is so different from the rest of Virginia, which is much more rustic, agrarian, and pastoral by comparison.  This […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Travel Guide, virginia

The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2025

January 10, 2025 by Admin Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare, stressed out skin

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