Food is my love language. Sure, it's necessary for survival, but it's also a way to bond with your loved ones and show someone you're thinking about them. Some of my favorite memories involve holiday feasts, but I also love sitting down for a warm, feel-good meal with my cats …
Read More »My Favorite Water Bottle From Owala Is on Sale Right Now
Happy Halloween! Get yourself a trick-free treat from Owala's HallOwalaween sale, which kicks off now through 2 am Eastern time on November 1. Owala makes my favorite water bottle, and we've tested and like other gear from the company. Its entire site is currently 25 percent off. We've highlighted some …
Read More »These 3 Books Are Perfect for the Aspiring Witch
When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Maybe you imagine cool teenage girls like in Sabrina or The Craft or a sisterhood like in Practical Magic. Or do you see bubbling cauldrons and toads instead? As cool as pop culture witches are, that isn't what the modern …
Read More »These Brands Will Refund Your Period Tax. Here’s How to Submit a Claim
Do you live in one of the 21 states that still charges a tax on period products? You might be able to get a refund if you purchase these goods from any of the eight companies that have partnered together to bring awareness to and hopefully end what's known as …
Read More »How to Get Free Ebooks on ‘Stuff Your E-Reader’ Day
Romance readers rejoice! From today through Friday, September 22, Stuff Your E-Reader Day lets you nab thousands of free romance ebooks for download, though all our favorite ebook retailers have free books of all genres also available (more on that later). You might have heard of it as Stuff Your …
Read More »The Best Labor Day Mattress and Sheet Deals
Labor Day is almost here and mattress companies have kicked off their sales. Our advice for buying a mattress is to never pay full price, and always look at deals with caution. Sale prices are usually the real MSRP in disguise. We keep track of prices throughout the year and …
Read More »This Safe, Sturdy Cat Decor Won’t Shed in Your Living Room
Pet products are not always nice to look at. Carpet-covered cat trees and plastic toys don't particularly blend in with decor, and if you live with a cat, you know that occasionally you're going to leave garbage around—like empty boxes or a balled up napkin—because that's what they love to …
Read More »How to Order Your Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests
Starting in late September, a set of four free Covid-19 test kits can once again be ordered online from the US government with just a few clicks and mailed directly to your home. The kits can be sent to every household in the US—even US territories and military addresses. Because …
Read More »The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables
From a young age, women learn to be on defense. We repeat mantras to ourselves and each other: Try not to go places alone. Don't leave drinks unattended. Check your car's back seats and lock your doors after getting in. We're told that doing such normal activities as living alone, …
Read More »The Best Period Products
Periods are normal and shouldn't be embarrassing to talk about. It’s ingrained in us early, though, especially for those of us who are whisked away in elementary school to watch a short video on “becoming a woman.” That’s about where public education on menstruation begins and ends—a secret discussion that …
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