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My four-year-old started kindergarten last week and she's doing great. Of course she is - she's everything I was always both hopeful and terrified I'd have in a daughter: vivacious, self-possessed, confident, personable, smart as a whip, and charming. But I'll admit to you, in confidence, that it took me awhile to also be doing great. … Continue reading How to Cope With Your Kid Starting School
I've done it, HTLYT - I've made it a whole 'nother year. I officially stepped into my 'late twenties' yesterday and let me tell you... it feels good. Here's the best (and worst) of turning twenty-six. Best: One step closer to 30's I have long maintained that my thirties will be my best decade yet. My … Continue reading The Best & Worst of Turning 26
Between budgeting, logistics, and #PinterestGoals, furniture shopping can be overwhelming. Fortunately, with some advanced planning and a little bit of luck, the process can be relatively painless. Take a deep breath and take it step by step - we're here to help! Step 1: Set your budget The truth is, all you really need furniture-wise … Continue reading How to Furnish a New Home (at Ikea)
When I'm in a bad mood, my favorite form of self-soothing is a movie and a treat. But picking the movie can be tricky. You don't want anything too sad, or too complex, or too slow, or too existential. One of the worst parts of a bad mood is scrolling aimlessly through Netflix, looking for … Continue reading Six Movies to Ease a Bad Day
There aren’t many experiences in your life quite like becoming a mom for the first time. When my son came, the first three months of his life were a roller coaster of emotions for him, for me, for everyone. By month four, I had some of it figured out: I understood his cries, got him … Continue reading Guest Blog: How To Balance Work & Motherhood
It's the first of August which means it's the HTLYT birthday month (Leos and Virgos together forever) and also time for a new monthly challenge. This month, we'll be focusing on meditation. Why? According to a study by the American Psychiatric Association, millennials are the most anxious generation. And no frickin' wonder - we have higher … Continue reading August Challenge: Daily Meditation
When people say that they love to travel, they don’t actually mean that they love to travel. Exploring far-away places is exciting: the actual act of getting there is not. No matter how adventurous your life seems in a three-second airport Snapchat, actually being confined in a giant metal tube for hours on end is … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Long Flight
I was supposed to get out of my comfort zone and go on five New York Tinder dates this summer, but I watched Supergirl on Netflix instead. Here's what (probably) would have happened if I had followed through. The Guy: Jack. Twenty-eight. New York City. Likes alliteration, which is a plus. Works as an AI … Continue reading Five Tinder Dates I Didn’t Go On
You’re in your twenties now. It’s time to learn how to do your laundry. Even if you’re lazy or hurried or generally slapdash when it comes to chores, just take the time to do your laundry properly. It’s so easy once you get the hang of it, and you can do most of it mindlessly … Continue reading How to Do Laundry
It’s mid-July and, for most of us, this means the heat is more oppressive than our current presidential regime. It may feel like all physical activities out of doors have to wait until the fall, but don’t worry! We’re here to teach you how to jog even in the soupy humidity of summer. Pick the … Continue reading How to Jog in the Summer