With 6 kids, multiple business ventures, and an indoor plant obsession, it’s easy for things to pile up around the house. Amidst the holiday season gift-giving these gifts can lead to more stress for both the giver and receiver. Over the years we’ve embraced more of a minimalist lifestyle, including giving experience gifts. After some … Read more
My kids are old enough that they can make their own breakfast now, but we still enjoy eating together as a family. Learning how to cook is a great skill for kids to learn that benefits the whole family! These simple Greek yogurt bagels are easy enough that even kids can make them, and they’re … Read more
Once upon a very terrible time, all my kids got a stomach bug at the same time… while I was gone. We don’t get sick often, but it was terrible and I wasn’t on hand to use all of our natural remedies. Thankfully, that was the first and last stomach bug they’ve all gotten at … Read more
I used to think that serious disease was either genetic, unavoidable, or something that appeared suddenly later in life. You went to the doctor when something felt wrong, ran tests, and reacted from there. I never thought that there was a better way to do health risk assessment. Over the last decade, that view has … Read more
We vetted meal kits for quality, variety, sustainability, and price—and Sunbasket edged out the competition to take our top spot.
Key Takeaways If you like being in control, a beta male might be your perfect match because he adapts to your preferences. A beta male partner is loyal, kind, and not competitive, but might have trouble saying “no” or leading. To build a balanced relationship, it’s important to practice active listening and involve your beta … Read more
It’s that time of the year again when we’re all thinking a little more about our vitamin D levels. Having optimal vitamin D levels plays a crucial role in immune health in addition to supporting bone health, sleep, and blood sugar balance (this vitamin does a lot in the body).
Key Takeaways If you and your partner strongly disagree about wanting kids and won’t change your minds, it’s best to end the relationship early. Long-term couples should have detailed conversations about the financial, social, and personal impacts of having children. It’s important to make a decision about having kids sooner rather than later to avoid … Read more
“Even though there were long periods of inactivity, the Hadza are often resting in postures that require their muscles to maintain light levels of activity,” explains professor and researcher David Raichlen, Ph.D. “Being a couch potato—or even sitting in an office chair—requires less muscle activity. Since light levels of muscle activity require fuel, which generally … Read more
Key Takeaways Understand why you’re holding onto resentment to help let it go. Examine your expectations of what an apology or resolution looks like. Practicing gratitude can help shift focus from negative feelings. Whether a conscious act or unintentional, being hurt by someone else often has a lasting impact on us. It ignites a flurry … Read more