Enjoy these minimalist tips from contributing editor Tammy Strobel.Simplifying my home revealed the true burden of my clutter. All of my stuff was a constant source of distraction and disappointment in my daily life, leading me to the realization that “a cluttered home is a stressful home.” (NYT) As a result, my husband and I decided to create a minimalist home. The effects were amazing! We experienced: a reduction in stress, heightened focus, enthusiasm for experimenting with minimalism, delight in our simplified home. Motivated by the positive changes, we have maintained a clutter-free home. We’ve also discovered that a simpler lifestyle – with fewer belongings – makes us happier. Compelling reasons to declutter your home. Mary Macvean—a journalist with the LA...
Summer is when lovers of books feel freest to read without restraint—lying on a beach, swinging on a porch, or perching on a stoop at the end of a sweaty day. The Atlantic’s writers and editors want to help in this endeavor, and so we’ve selected books to match some warm-weather moods: Maybe you want to transport yourself to another place, or to take a deep dive into one topic. Perhaps you have a yen to feel wonder about the universe or rediscover an old gem. Some readers just want to devour something totally new. Here are 20 books you should grab this season. Transport Yourself to Another Place Heat Waveby Penelope Lively[TAG1]The pleasure of Heat Wave is its slow,...
Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.The Thursday Handfuls are great, but what if Monday (or Tuesday) rolls around and there are a few sales that can’t wait until the weekend? You’ll find three of the best, with a few picks from each, to start the week below. REI: Anniversary Sale is underway Icebreaker Tech Lite II Merino T-Shirt – $59.99 ($80) 100% merino, so don’t machine dry these The North Face EA Big Pine Crew T-Shirt – $39.93 ($55) not merino Smartwool Long-Sleeve Colorblock Henley – $67.73 ($90) Smartwool...
People have told me alligators turn up in the bayou now and again. Little ones. Though, little ones that could still grow. Other people have said this has never happened, but there are parrots across the city that have spawned for two decades, ever since an international bird expo was held downtown and the birds did what birds do: flew away. Other people have told me that’s not why the birds are in New Orleans, that colonialism does not stop. * The gallery was technically on Julia but too far off from the other galleries to monetize foot traffic. Weeks before reupping the lease, a Rouse’s was set to go in around the corner, and a set of offices with...
Are you an under-packer or an over-packer? Enjoying a good vacation has everything to do with less decision making -- and packing well can help you breeze through a trip with style. These are a few of my recent travel MVPs across clean beauty, sustainable fashion, and beyond. What did I leave out? 20 Must-Pack Vacation Essentials the Oversized Belt Bag | Because you're a tourist, after all. Use Claire V's Grande Fanny as an elevated version of the ubiquitous travel dad belt pack you've seen on tourists across the globe. Keep your essentials close and use it to build a classic travel look we're loving lately. Here are seven more options we love. the Wide Brim Hat | If...
