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Open book, laptop, and camera on a cozy bed, representing making room for writing and creativity after 40. Life After 40: I’m Making Room for Something New
  • Living
  • Sep 25, 2026
  • by Jen De Simone Swiss

Life After 40: I’m Making Room for Something New

For the first time in five years, I find myself with a little more space. Both of my kids are now in full time school, and for a long time, I assumed that would mean going back to work full...
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Dr. Anthony Youn, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Youn Beauty Five Minutes With Dr. Anthony Youn: Healthy Aging, Skincare & Youn Beauty
  • Voices
  • Aug 5, 2026

Five Minutes With Dr. Anthony Youn: Healthy Aging, Skincare & Youn Beauty

Laptop, book, and candle on a wooden desk representing books that inspired a more flexible career path. 7 Books That Helped Me Build a More Flexible Career
  • Living
  • Aug 2, 2026

7 Books That Helped Me Build a More Flexible Career

Fresh peaches on a white plate in a bright kitchen, representing simple summer habits and seasonal living. 10 Five-Minute Summer Habits I’ve Been Loving
  • Living
  • Jul 15, 2026

10 Five-Minute Summer Habits I’ve Been Loving

Branch Basics cleaning concentrate and three refillable spray bottles labeled Streak-Free, Bathroom, and All-Purpose displayed on a kitchen counter. Branch Basics Review: Is It Worth the Switch? (+15% off)
  • Living
  • Jun 23, 2026

Branch Basics Review: Is It Worth the Switch? (+15% off)

So, I finally made the switch to Branch Basics after years of hearing about it. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the hype, consider this my honest Branch Basics review after one month of use. The first time it...
Froya Organics Anti-Age and Insane Glow Day Balm Frøya Organics: Affordable Clean Skincare I Love (+ 10% Off)
  • Beauty
  • Jun 20, 2026

Frøya Organics: Affordable Clean Skincare I Love (+ 10% Off)

Today I’m sharing my Frøya Organics review. I’ve tried dozens of clean skincare products over the years. The ones I love are usually super expensive or require a 10-step routine to benefit. I definitely don’t have time for that. When...
Freshly baked almond flour chocolate chip cookies cooling on a parchment-lined baking sheet My Go-To Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Ready in 12 Minutes)
  • Food
  • May 29, 2026

My Go-To Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Ready in 12 Minutes)

I’ve made these almond flour chocolate chip cookies so many times over the past few months that I’ve completely lost count. They’re one of those recipes I keep coming back to because they’re easy, made with ingredients I usually have...
Woman styling and growing out overplucked eyebrows with minimal clean makeup How I’m Styling My Brows While Growing Them Out (What’s Helping)
  • Beauty
  • May 14, 2026

How I’m Styling My Brows While Growing Them Out (What’s Helping)

Growing out overplucked brows has been a slower process than I expected. I spent most of my teens and twenties regularly waxing my eyebrows. And even though I haven’t touched them in years, they still haven’t completely recovered. No waxing,...
Clean beauty products including Osea face wash and Arey shampoo on a light colored rug Credo Beauty Sale: What I’m Restocking + Trying
  • Beauty
  • Apr 27, 2026

Credo Beauty Sale: What I’m Restocking + Trying

The Credo Beauty sale is this week, and I’m using it as an excuse to restock a few of my go-to products and test a couple of new ones. If you are new to Credo, they are a dedicated non-toxic...
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“We’re not chasing trends, but building solutions “We’re not chasing trends, but building solutions that honor the skins natural intelligence.” On STF, @resultsbynature founders @mrssamanthamarut and Kelly Tracy-Holly of @endless_beauty_skincare share the inspiration behind their hormone-safe skincare line, the rituals that keep them grounded, and advice for women building businesses with integrity. Plus, a generous reader discount.
“We wanted to create something different: a brand “We wanted to create something different: a brand rooted in truly natural, effective, and accessible products. What began in Connie’s apartment kitchen with just $4,000 eventually evolved into the rebrand of Three Ships in 2020—and we’ve been on this journey ever since!” On She Takes Five, @threeshipsbeauty founders @itsconnielo and @laura.athompson share the inspiration behind their brand, skincare routines, wellness rituals, and advice for female founders.
A late afternoon trip to the beach with my boys en A late afternoon trip to the beach with my boys ended up being the perfect end of summer reset. No lines or crowds. Just us and the seagulls. I think we ended summer on a high note. 🌊 ☀️ 🐦

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