Month: August 2025
Going To Therapy Doesn’t Heal The People Around You
If I were to ask, ‘What do you know of yourself?’ How would you answer? After six years of therapy and countless iterations of being, I’ve come to know myself as kind, ambitious, unexpectedly funny, and compassionate. But in the same breath, I’d also admit that I’m afraid of abandonment, that I chase perfection because…
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Your Horoscope This Week: August 24 To 30
Cosmic beings, how are you feeling now that the Virgo New Moon has reset the playing field? This wasn’t your average new moon… it arrived on last weekend and opened a portal that feels more like the start of a movie than just another lunar phase. Think of yourself as the main character who knows…
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Traveling With My Dad Taught Me About Legacy & The Gift Of Time
Sometimes people underestimate the beauty of traveling with a parent — I know I did, until recently. My family has always traveled, but this trip to Hilton Head was different. It was one-on-one. It was extremely special, just my dad and me, taking in all of the sights, learning every piece of history we could…
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I Got The Viral “Scandi Layers” Haircut & The Results Surprised Me
I keep a handful of images permanently bookmarked on my camera roll: candid selfies of Scandinavian fashion influencers with bleached blonde hair flicked out in layers — the kind of effortless glamour that makes me want to book a salon appointment immediately. I already have some layers in my long hair, so the look was somewhat…
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Amika’s Signature Scent Is So Good, They Bottled It
If you were to ask me the thing I love most about Amika, it’s that the products make my hair look really, really good. The second? The signature delectable, fruity (but not too sweet) scent that takes the user experience to the next level. And now, they’ve bottled it – literally — into a hair and…
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Venus In Leo Is Here — & It’s Creating A Romantic Frenzy
The last month of summer brings the most dynamic and amazing vibe. From August 25th to September 19th, Venus is soaking up the sunny rays of Leo, creating a romantic frenzy that will light up our lives. Leo rules the heart chakra, so this placement adds zest to both creativity and love. We are in…
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Are We Finally About To Get Better Sunscreen?
The last time a new sunscreen active ingredient — you know, the good stuff that protects skin from the sun’s aging and cancer-causing rays — was approved in the United States, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were dating, “Believe” by Cher was top of the charts, and The Sopranos had just debuted on HBO. Before…
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A Week In Willamette Valley, OR On A $140,000 Household Income
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.Today: a natural resource specialist who has a $140,000 household income and who spends some of her money this week on…
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Wait, Can Drinking Matcha Really Trigger Hair Loss?
The matcha PR arc is nothing short of iconic. Once an unknown health drink, the powdered green tea quickly replaced the flat white as the wellness girlie’s beverage of choice. It didn’t stop there: matcha’s pastel green hue has infiltrated all corners of our lives, from matcha colored manicures to matcha-infused desserts and even matcha-inspired…
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TikTok Made Me Do It: Soccer Jersey Outfits To Try Now
European soccer dominated sports bars and Instagram feeds this summer — especially with the Lionesses’ UEFA cup win and women’s soccer gaining more global momentum. Add in some major pop culture tie-ins (Ted Lasso’s fourth season announcement focusing on a women’s team, and a rumored Bend It Like Beckham sequel), and it’s no surprise the…
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