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These Black Herbalists Are Reclaiming Their Ancestral Practice For Collective Wellness

These Black Herbalists Are Reclaiming Their Ancestral Practice For Collective Wellness

As a company devoted to natural wellness both in and outside of the home, we would be remiss not to put a spotlight on the work of Black herbalists...

4 Online Writing Classes to Practice Your Craft

Photo by Thought Catalog Writing saves me. The poems, the essays, the short stories, the incoherent scribbling in my journal I’ve been doing since ...

How to Find a Therapist

I saw a therapist for the first time last October. I wasn’t experiencing a crisis or anything traumatic, but I wanted a safe, supportive space to ...

5 Drool-Worthy Cookbooks from the Global Majority

My grandmother used to make tortillas and tamales by hand, but my mom was one of eleven children and didn’t get a chance to learn my grandmother...

5 Crafty Ideas For Repurposing After The Holidays

The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean the holiday stress is. Between wrangling string lights, wrapping paper, and festive knickknacks, d...

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Intentional Rest: The Key To Beating Winter Blues

A few nights ago, a good friend of mine hosted a holiday crafting party at her place. I entered the apartment to a beautiful scene: lights everywhe...

Your Love Language Can Help Through the Holidays (Here’s How)

Photo by Alexandra Avelar Can we normalize NOT feeling merry and bright this time of year? Despite the cultural pressure to feel joyful, hopeful, a...

What Could You Charge Somebody $50 for Tomorrow? Starting a Side Hustle with Expert Jessica Williams

Side hustles have come in clutch for me over the last decade. They’ve provided income, flexibility, stability, and even career opportunities. But ...

6 Simple Mindfulness Exercises to Practice with Your Kids

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. It can help children foster emotional wellbeing, reduce stress from anxiety, sadness,...

Winter Is Coming: How To Shift Your Skincare Routine For Colder Weather

Snow-capped mountains, chilly air, and dark nights illuminated by roaring fireplaces: winter is almost here. Is anyone else scratching their head ...

What Are You Thankful For? 25 Journal Prompts For Thanksgiving Reflection

Photo by Paige Newton Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. Not only does it give us that warm fuzzy feeling we all crave — it also has the amazin...

5 Culturally Diverse Holidays Between Now and February (and how to celebrate)

This year, I'm challenging myself to look at the holidays a little differently. I don’t know about you, but my family’s holiday traditions are deep...

How To Care For Your Meditation Stones

Ahh, meditation. Just reading the word on the page invokes a sense of peace and tranquility. The feeling of calmer thoughts, a clearer head, and ...