1. Why is finishing candles so satisfying? (I'm obsessed with this on-sale candle.) 2. Here’s who the real star of Friends was, based on data science. 3. This anecdote about David Letterman shows made me laugh. 4. Chrome hacks to save time and energy at work. 5. I love this ...read more
"Bad weather" in L.A. is worlds apart from "bad weather" in most parts of the country. Here, January temperatures generally fluctuate between 50 and 75 degrees so that our winter more closely resembles fall or spring (which doesn't stop us from complaining that it's "freezing" ...read more
One of the questions I receive most frequently is also one I'm most hesitant to answer: What do you eat, and what's your exercise routine? I've skirted the question for the past 11 years because the honest answer, frankly, isn't very relatable. It's annoying, even. I don't work ...read more
We shared this last year, but the same sentiment holds true today as we honor the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr. Through his life, we see the true meaning of leadership, tenacity, compassion, and an undeniable belief in the greater good. It is through his selfless ...read more
My biggest aging regret is that I didn't solidify a better skincare routine until I reached my 30s. When I was young, I spent a ton of time in the sun (sans sunscreen!), rarely washed off my makeup at night, and didn't place any importance on skincare. After I shared my ...read more
1. In defense of not having a morning routine. 2. This is what a great book does to your brain. 3. The surprising meaning behind the word “nice.” 4. 7 ways to make your skin glow in the winter. 5. Why the world is full of buttons that don’t work. 6. I got more DMs this week ...read more
Living in L.A. means that on any given night, dinner can either mean casual activewear or an opportunity to get fully dressed up. Last night, I opted for the latter in an uncharacteristic move for a Monday, and wore this jumpsuit to a work dinner at Bavel, a favorite ...read more
Are you planning on having another kid? We just don't know. It's one of the things I struggle with often since we literally go back and forth on a daily basis. Right now, I feel like we have a really great balance: We get to spend so much quality time together as a family, I ...read more
1. Secrets of billionaire honeymoon planners. 2. This is exactly the right amount you should use of each skincare product. 3. Seven ways to actually keep your New Year's resolutions. 4. These creative bookends are works of art. 5. Tiny, heartwarming love stories. (NYT) 6. ...read more
We're all familiar with the fashion 'rules': no white after Labor Day, don't wear black with blue, no denim on denim (the list could go on forever). But I've always considered those rules to be extremely loose guidelines, at most. The fact that we're supposed to wear sequins up ...read more
Sometimes the least-glamorous purchases are also the most impactful. A year ago, I published my list of the 20 items that will change your life most dramatically on a daily basis—and it quickly became one of our most-viewed post of all time. I can't even tell you how many DMs I ...read more
Yesterday, I asked for your top tips for maintaining healthy habits in January on Instagram. You answered in droves, with such fantastic pieces of advice I collected a few of my favorite responses below: Eat colorfully and crunchy and the refrigerator instead of the pantry 🌈 - ...read more
1. Even Michelle Obama gets imposter syndrome—here’s how she overcomes it. 2. 52 small (but fascinating) lessons from 2018. 3. What it looks like to “self improve” in Los Angeles. 4. How pink salt took over millennial kitchens. 5. Why the world is full of buttons that don’t ...read more
One of the things I love most about my life is how many hats I wear on any given day. I wake up as a wife, quickly transition to mother, and am cruising into the office as a CEO within a couple of hours. But it also makes me feel spread too thin a lot of the time, rarely feeling ...read more
Since I'm a pretty sentimental person most of the time, it's only fitting that around the end of the year, I really take things up a notch. 2018 was a good one. While it wasn't without its hardships and pain points, I learned a lot and came out feeling more confident and sure of ...read more
The holidays are my favorite time of year because of the fact I get to spend so much of them with family. Every season, we make memories I know I'll cherish for a lifetime, but too much of any good thing can become overwhelming at a certain point. Something I realized early on ...read more
1. Is listening to a book the same as reading one? 2. The best sites for wasting time on the internet. 3. Here’s how to make holiday travel as seamless as possible. 4. A simple trick for budgeting. 5. The most popular New Year’s Eve events in cities around the world. 6. When ...read more
Lately, Sloan has been all about a hair accessory—whether a velvet headband or luxe bow—which actually makes things easier on me. She could be wearing anything (incidentally, she's also been very into dressing herself), yet still look pulled-together for school. And the same is ...read more
She’s always on the move, taking on the world for work trips and weekend getaways. She hardly ever slows down long enough to catch up—but when she does, it’s like no time has passed. These essentials will keep her going strong till your next girls’ night together: ...read more
Buying things for kids they won't tire of immediately, break, or grow out of is quite the challenge—which is why its worth pausing to reflect on the successes. Here are the best purchases I made for Sloan in 2018: "Big girl" bed: Sloan was one of those kids that took her sweet ...read more
I combed through my favorite sites for Sloan to gather the best kid-friendly toys and products, so you can delight your own (or impress their parents) this season. And while these gifts are intended for kids, several of them are so appealing, I added them to my own wishlist: ...read more
