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The 12 Best Bakeries for Birthday Cake in NYC (Famous Spots + Hidden Gems, Alike)

January 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Want to experience one of the best birthday cakes in NYC? As a food critic who’s ordered countless top-notch birthday cakes in the city over the last decade, I can assure you there’s a wide variety to choose from. More importantly, New York City has no shortage of excellent bakeries.  And with the advent of […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, bakeries, birthday cake, dessert, gluten free, nyc, vegan

The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2026

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 10 Comments

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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 […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, gift guide, vegan

Honolulu’s Best Restaurants: 25 Amazing Places to Eat

January 3, 2026 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 […]

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

Gut Health Strongly Linked To Anxiety, Research Finds

January 1, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Gut health and mental health may be more strongly associated than scientists previously suspected, new research suggests. According to recent meta-analyses published in the medical journal General Psychiatry, anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria.  This is a massive finding considering that as much as a third of the global population experiences anxiety, and […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety relief, brain diet, brain fog, brain food, brain health, fatigue, gut health, mood diet

The 5 Best Places to Buy Hawaiian Shirts on O’ahu

November 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for a good place to buy authentic Hawaiian shirts on Oahu?   The traditional Hawaiian shirt– also known as an “Aloha” shirt– is a very special, if divisive garment. In the 1950’s and 60’s when travel to Hawai’i first became popular among mainlanders, many Americans embraced the shirts as symbols of exotic travel, souvenirs representing […]

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

25 Research-Backed Remedies for Meaningful Anxiety Relief

July 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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The latest statistics from the World Health Organization estimate that over 260 million people across the world struggle with anxiety and chronic stress– a figure that is projected to grow exponentially in an age of increased political tension, economic upheaval, and post-pandemic rebuilding.   While shocking, this figure isn’t necessarily surprising. In the digital age, information […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety relief, burnout, meditation, mindfulness, Panic attacks, stress

The 12 Best Herbal Remedies For Anxiety (& The Most Effective Ways to Use Them)

May 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Herbal remedies for anxiety and stress have gone from being woo-woo to commonplace. As we wrote in our Comprehensive Anxiety Toolkit, anxiety is a multifaceted experience and as such, you should take a multifaceted approach to treatment. Exercise, meditation, getting good sleep, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy relationships can all […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety help, anxiety relief, gut health, herbal remedies, Panic Attack Toolkit

The 15 Best Things to Do in Baltimore, Maryland

March 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This insider Baltimore travel guide features not only a personally curated list of the best things to do in Baltimore, but also insider insights as to how to have a truly charming local experience. From exploring the city’s parks, entertainment, and historic spaces to wandering farmers’ markets and dining at Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore is a […]

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

25 Helpful Gifts for Stressed Out People

February 28, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize that people really only want gifts that will make their lives easier. That’s why I put together this collection of gifts for stressed-out people– a collection of beautiful, functional stress relief gifts that promote mental health and well-being. We live at a moment in history when divisive […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: adaptogens, anxiety relief, books, gift guide, holiday gift guide, neck tension, relaxation, self care, spas, stress, stress relief

An Insider’s Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico (17 Awesome Things to Do)

February 11, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Santa Fe, New Mexico is a majestic and quirky city in the so-called “Land of Enchantment” that is famous for, among other things, its rugged desert beauty, the area’s robust artistic legacy, stellar intersectional culture, and lovely, multiethnic, Southwestern-style food.     The landscape of this unique region of the United States famously inspired the work […]

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

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