TikTok creator Aviante’ The Artist racked up over 25 million views in just a few days after documenting her at-home 30% TCA (trichloroacetic acid) peel. The video features the meme sound of a saxophone played during a traumatic event and shows him applying four layers of a medium-depth chemical peel and observing for frost on […]
8 hair colors that are best for gray hair, according to a colorist
FAQ What hair color is most effective for gray hair? “Gray hair tends to be coarse and porous, so look for formulas labeled ‘grey cover’ or ‘rich cover,’” Esposito says. “Demi-permanent hair dyes are great for first-timers or those who don’t want to put in too much effort, while permanent formulas are best if you […]
Addiction, Recovery, and How Mindfulness Can Support Mental Sobriety
As someone who has been sober for 26 years, and through my work as a recovery coach, I have come to understand that recovery and health are about more than not taking drugs. That may start, but just as important, if not more important, is that we become emotionally calm. When I first heard the […]
Planting plan for a woodland garden full of texture
Plant palette for a dynamic forest shade garden Master gardener Yvonne Tsikata’s immersive woodland garden in Northern Virginia’s Zone 7b proves that a shady garden can be just as dynamic and destination-worthy as a sunny landscape. Designed around winding paths, water features, sculptural focal points, and richly layered plantings, the space balances tranquility and discovery […]
Morning Nourishment: The Benefits of Breakfast for a Holistic and Resilient Lifestyle
What does a healthy breakfast bring you? For many of us, mornings can feel hectic, chaotic, and disconnected. We juggle work, school, pets, schedules, and endless to-do lists before the day even begins. Breakfast often gets put on the back burner, taking it in the middle, skipping it entirely, or replacing it with coffee and […]
How to prepare for summer
We share tips for preparing for summer, including staying cool, protecting your skin, and planning fun activities for kids. Happy (almost) summer! Whether it’s a beach vacation, a backyard barbecue, or some time at the pool, now is the time to get outdoors. Long days are filled with sunshine and heat, a special feeling of […]
6.4 Friday Favorites
Hiiiiii! Happy Friday! What are you planning to do this weekend? We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Korea and Japan. I have a lot of things I want to tell you all, so starting Monday I’ll be posting them in multiple posts. If you have any questions or if I can help, […]
What helped me when life felt uncertain and unstable?
“Holding onto uncertainty is how we learn to relax in the midst of chaos, and how we learn to remain calm when the ground beneath us suddenly disappears.” ~Pema Chodron I was kicked out. Those words stared at me from the letter I held in my hand. It was the summer of 2022, near the […]