11 toners for every skin type
Toners have long been an underrated part of skin care routines. At a basic level, they balance and condition your skin, but many products are packed with even more benefits for different skin types. Interest in toner is increasing. Spate recently discovered that consumers are turning to ChatGPT for personalized toner recommendations tailored to their […]
Easy and Best No Bake Sugar Free Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
These decadent keto pumpkin cheesecakes are no-bake, nut-free, gluten-free, low-carb, and delicious. Whether you’re on a keto or low-carb diet, this one is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with just 5 grams of net carbs per serving. no bake keto pumpkin cheesecake Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving tradition, but sometimes easier always wins. Today’s […]
The cleanest protein bars and snack bars on the market
Find the cleanest protein and snack bars on the market, made with real ingredients, no artificial junk, and with balanced macros. From Scout Organic to Atlas, IQ and Hornbull’s, these bars provide clean fuel and craving-worthy flavors for every lifestyle. The cleanest protein bars and snack bars on the market Tired of protein bars that […]
Peace Begins with Me: 12 Minute Meditation
By pausing for a moment, we can move toward, strive for, and alleviate suffering with wisdom and compassion. This is a meditation that I sometimes turn to when I feel the reactivity that comes from what’s happening in the news, what’s happening in our community, what’s happening in our country, and what’s happening in the […]
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins (bakery size!)
Tips for making delicious muffins Use separate bowls for wet and dry ingredients. Yes, I know I need to wash another bowl, but mixing these ingredients separately and thoroughly will help everything come together better. Do not overmix the dough. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir only until combined. Overmixing can […]
How to feel better when you’re not feeling well
If you’ve been waking up feeling anxious lately, you’re not alone. Between news cycles, global uncertainty, and the disruption of daily life, it can sometimes feel like the world is spinning faster than we can breathe. I myself have been feeling more anxious than usual lately. Partly because of everything going on in our lives, […]
Visit from Natalie the Plant Ninja
October 15, 2025 YouTuber and gardener Natalie McAnerney came to film my garden this past weekend for her excellent video series about Texas gardening, “The Plant Ninja.” Natalie is great at sharing high-impact DIY information through videos about projects she’s working on in her Central Texas garden. In my garden, under a canopy of live […]
How to store tomatoes from the garden?
Nothing compares to the joy of pulling out a container in the dead of winter, pulling out your homegrown tomatoes, and slicing them for a recipe. But that’s not possible without keeping tomatoes fresh. Well, the answer to how to preserve tomatoes harvested from the garden is not easy. There are literally tons of ways […]
Dua Lipa brought her tortoiseshell nails back from the trend graveyard — see the photos
Dua Lipa is looking to the animal kingdom for nail inspiration, bringing back mid-2010s mani trends in the process. While tortoiseshell hair accessories are everywhere these days, dubbed the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy effect, tortoiseshell manicure has been pretty dormant since its heyday in the 2010s, when it was one of the nail art trends. Until […]
octo means 8
Let me introduce you to my recent life! The soulless swing lady is back! Have you ever wondered why October is October and not the 8th? This is literally what I came up with recently when I was brainstorming the title for this post. I wonder if it was 8 in the old calendar? *Google […]