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In the blink of an eye, spring has all but passed us by. Summer is on the horizon, but after the last couple months of spring cleaning, you may not feel up to the task of getting your home ready for the season ahead. We don’t blame you—we’d take sipping a glass of rosé and snacking on a charcuterie board while watching the sunset over cleaning any day—which is why we’ve rounded up the best ways to prepare your home for summer in just one day. We Want To Hear From You: Take Our Survey! Complete our survey for a...

Ruth Mandl and Bobby Johnston’s Brooklyn architecture firm, CO Adaptive, specializes in environmentally responsible, future-resilient retrofits, including their own 1889 Bed-Stuy brownstone that they converted into a passive house. The gut renovation followed a set of building standards for ultra-energy efficiency—their power bills are literally zero and their indoor temperature never fluctuates. The project enabled the two to reinvent their historic house as a bright oasis tailored to their needs: the pegboard rising over their kitchen sink is the cover image of Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home, and in the book, we detail the couple’s kitchen solutions. Today, we’re exploring three...

Are you grabbing that same pair of faded black yoga pants, sweatshirt, and sneakers, throwing your hair into a ponytail, and calling it a day? COVID has made many of us lose accountability for getting dressed and our own self-care, causing rippling effects in other parts of our life too. A story Alison Lumbatis, founder of Outfit Formulas knows too well. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, life circumstances you can’t control, or simply not wanting to get dressed in the morning, then this episode is a MUST-listen today. When I had the idea for this podcast I knew immediately...

Life is full of challenges, but regardless of who you are and where you live, there are five basic things you need to survive. Three of these are the core of survival we’ve heard of all our lives: food, clothing, and shelter. The other two are related to the original three: water and sleep. So the five basic needs are water, food, shelter, clothing, and sleep. Without each of these, your body starts to shut down over time, and you become vulnerable to diseases, and physical, and mental health problems. Let’s discuss each of these five basic things you need...

These backpacks and suitcases will make you actually look forward to traveling with your kids Traveling is fun, but traveling with kids? Let’s just say it isn’t always a dream come true. That’s why having luggage that works for you is a must. From versatile backpacks and lightweight carry-ons to large suitcases that pack tons of room for several kiddos, we’ve rounded up the best travel gear for parents. Keep scrolling to get prepped for your next family vacation! Best Travel Backpacks for Parents The Getaway Bag from No Reception Club $235 BUY NOW If you’ve ever boarded an airplane...