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Is there anything better than diving into a colorful fruit plate on a tropical vacation? Or sinking your teeth into summer’s sweet, juicy peaches? It’s no surprise that apples, oranges, and bananas rank at the top of the list for America’s most-consumed fruits. They’re delicious. But the thing is, fruit—like carbs, in general—can spike blood […]

In a world shaped by endless scrolling and bite-sized updates, the best Substacks have emerged as a quiet revolution. More and more, we find ourselves craving depth over immediacy—turning away from the fleeting content of social media and reaching instead for something slower, richer, and more meaningful. Substack’s rise reflects this deeper longing: a collective

The one dessert I always return to during the warmer months is this Strawberries and Cream Pavlova. Light as a cloud and topped with a cascade of berries—it’s a recipe that never fails to impress, yet couldn’t be easier to make. It’s the dessert I love bringing to the table at the end of a

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Summer is (almost!) here, and I’ve spent the last couple of weeks transitioning my closet for the new season. What started as a closet cleanout and reorganization mission evolved into a thoughtful evaluation of everything I own—and

As a self-professed introvert, I’m the first to recognize how painstaking making new friends can be. Even though I also consider myself one of the lucky ones—with a handful of ride-or-dies who I could call at 3 a.m., no questions asked—it’s been years since I’ve lived in the same state as any of them. There’s

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. After 15 years of living in our home, I have a long mental list of updates I’d love to make. But with our Malibu renovation in full swing, I’m trying to keep my focus (and my budget)

As a woman today, doing things alone in public—whether grabbing coffee, going to the movies, or enjoying a solo dinner—often comes with a cultural stigma. It can feel like you either have to fear solitude or turn it into a bold statement of independence. There’s vulnerability and judgment at both ends of that spectrum. A

I will never forget the year my husband and I lived in a home with minimal natural light. We were in a temporary living situation and the home was situated amidst trees that blocked the sun. The main living areas were almost always cast in shadows, and we always had to be careful of ice

By now, it’s a truth many women know well: Sex has not only the potential to be wildly pleasurable, but supportive of our well-being, too. But what about the effects of not having sex? We know less about that—which is why we’re diving deep into that question today. For all of the fantastic stories about