It’s never your fault if you do, BTW! If you’re a parent, then you know that kids lunch boxes have come a long way from the square, clunky contraptions of (many) of our youths. In their place are compact-yet-infinitely spacious bento-box-style containers with separate compartments for any possible food and everything short of a port to charge a smart device. I pack and wash these every day for my two kids, lovingly chopping up fruit and string cheese and whatever Read more…

And tips on how to avoid falling prey to these pitfalls. For better and for worse, matcha has become a fully mainstream, commodified product in the U.S. The Japanese green tea beverage (or iterations thereof) can be found on Starbucks menus and big box store shelves. And there have never been so many matcha brands to choose from. For Reverend Takafumi Kawakami, a meditation advisor for Cuzen Matcha and head priest at Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto, Japan, drinking a cup Read more…

Buon appetito. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are on the horizon, and I just love seeing people at the top of their sport compete to be number one in the world. It’s exciting, it’s intense, it’s emotional, it’s raw. While any Olympic Games bring excitement, I especially enjoy the summer games because they include my favorite sport, gymnastics. One of the gymnasts I’ve always been a fan of is Shawn Johnson East, who, at 16 years old (the age most Read more…

Your feet will thank you. As you head into your third trimester, you’re getting more and more excited to meet your baby. But some worries surrounding labor and delivery surface, too—and that’s totally okay! While your body is designed to give birth, the idea of pushing out a baby (or getting a C-section) can be intimidating. On top of that, there’s potential side effects to think about, like constipation, pain, or vaginal tearing. You may even wonder if it’s possible Read more…

Highlighting issues like race and socioeconomic status—and uplifting folks who face them—is crucial to moving the sport forward. One thing about me: I’m a pizza person. I grew up in a pizza-loving family, I married a fellow pizza person, and I’m grooming my almost-one-year-old daughter to be a pizza pipsqueak. You get it. My husband’s from Chicago, and I grew up in New York—and one of our favorite arguments, typically held over a melty slice or two, is who does Read more…

I saw a meme the other day that said something along the lines of “damn, June didn’t even stop to talk to us,” and it perfectly captured how insanely fast time is flying by. Most times, I barely know what day it is, so I’m still trying to figure out how we’re already more than […] Quick poll: Have you picked up a pickleball racket lately? Challenged friends to a game of beach volleyball? Traded your indoor gym sesh for Read more…

You may notice a (harmless) period delay. I saw a meme the other day that said something along the lines of “damn, June didn’t even stop to talk to us,” and it perfectly captured how insanely fast time is flying by. Most times, I barely know what day it is, so I’m still trying to figure out how we’re already more than halfway through summer. Nonetheless, the beauty editor in me—no matter how foggy and fast life gets—will always keep Read more…

Deals as gorgeous as you are. There are definitely worse problems to have than being inundated with summer sales. In addition to the upcoming Amazon Prime Day and a slew of seasonal promotions from other retailers, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is almost here, which means you’ll find no shortage of steals on brand-name clothes, shoes, and beauty items. To help you prepare, we’ve scouted a handful of deals on editor-tested and approved beauty products, including one of our favorite sunscreens and Read more…

Spoiler alert: a derm says don’t waste your time. As anyone who has ever dealt with acne, dark circles, or fine lines knows, a skincare routine can literally transform your face. It’s why so many of us are tapped into the products and routines of our friends and strangers, especially if they promise to revolutionize your beauty routine. So it’s no surprise that something called the “morning shed” is going viral on social media right now. With 77 million views on TikTok, Read more…