Want to hang a plant from your ceiling but unsure how to get started? Here’s your step-by-step guide. If you’re looking for a houseplant to hang in a darker area, Rebecca Bullene, the founder of biophilic design shop Greenery Unlimited, loves ZZ plants, pothos, and Devil’s Ivy. For bright-light varieties, she’s partial to the Philodendron Birkin and Snake Plant. Whatever plant you choose, make sure it’s one you really enjoy looking at....

Luckily, this quick eyeliner tip can make your eyes look bigger and even fake some lift. Here, find the step-by-step method from makeup artist Chele Spell’s recent TikTok tutorial. This line should go from where your outer bottom lashes begins, going toward the tail of your eyebrow, and ending just a tad before it hits your brow. “Take your ring finger and soften it up by lifting,” Spell says. So instead of blending the line downward toward your cheekbone, use upward motions and blend it toward the brow....

Why do I do this? Because I care about you, I care about my children, and I care about other people’s children. I want to see you live your best and healthiest life. You see, in the last hundred years, our diets have radically changed—for the worse. We’ve gone from eating whole foods that nourish and heal the body to eating processed junk that is high in fat, sugar, additives, toxins, and fillers yet lacks vital nutrients....

Here’s what you should know about natural hair toner before you use it and 10 ingredients you never knew you could use—some that you might have right in your kitchen! Toners, on the other hand, act as a tweakment to your hair color, whether that color be your natural hue or the result of a previous dye job. Toners also come in many forms: There are in-salon options, as well as at-home toning treatments, for example pigmented shampoos and conditioners are even considered toners....

White noise serves two basic functions for babies, according to behavioral sleep psychologist Lynelle Schneeberg, Psy.D., author of Become Your Child’s Sleep Coach and director of the Behavioral Sleep Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. “It masks intermittent household sounds that might wake the baby (cars honking, doors slamming, [and] dishwasher loading,” she says. It also can provide a “sleep cue” for babies. “In other words, hearing the sound from the white noise machine becomes a cue for sleep in the same way that having the television on can be a sleep cue for an adult,” Schneeberg says....

Cleaning and drying your comforter is, of course, necessary for hygienic reasons, but it also makes your entire bed feel that much more comforting (pun intended). While it’s recommended to wash sheets on a weekly basis, the general rule of thumb for bulkier bedding like comforters and duvets is two to three times a year—maybe even once a season if you want to hit all points of your seasonal cleaning refresh....

I’ve tried bundling up and going on morning circadian walks to get sun exposure (even if I couldn’t feel it). I’ve spent hours working in the glow of a sunlamp. But this year, I wanted to be proactive and target my seasonal mood issues from the inside out. Enter: mindbodygreen’s vitamin D3 potency+. A 2021 systematic review of 15 studies concluded that research supports a link between vitamin D levels and mood1, with lower levels of vitamin D increasing the prevalence of mental health challenges, and higher levels tied to fewer cases and, in some instances, improved mood....

These days, we’re ripe for more connection, relaxation, and fun—and a self-care party covers it all in one swoop! mbg has reinvented what it means to take care of yourself, and not only that… We’ve turned it into an occasion to grab your besties, cheers to quality time, and mellow your way into a night that ignites all your senses, thanks to Ketel One Botanical. It’s time to breathe some life back into self-care, starting with these six brand-new tips: Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon....

With an emphasis on natural beauty, the New Beauty Rules are simple to learn. They embrace inner beauty and outer radiance in the arms of self-love. The New Beauty Rules are founded in kindness—toward ourselves and Mother Earth. This year, we’re planting seeds of intention for beautiful skin and simply feeling good. But how can we feel good unless our beauty routines also nurture the planet? Needless to say, there’s a call to redefine skin care, starting here with inspiring resolutions guided by the New Beauty Rules....

The human gut contains 10 times more bacteria than all the human cells in the entire body. This bacteria promotes normal gastrointestinal function, protects us from infection, regulates metabolism, and comprises more than 75 percent of our immune system. This delicious juice, made in a juicer, does just that and also helps to heal and soothe your gut. It contains ingredients with other great digestive benefits: Pineapple contains bromelain. The core of the pineapple has a group of protein-digesting enzymes, which provide the key health benefits found in bromelain and help with digestion in the intestinal tract....

Unfortunately, 46% of U.S. adults1 aren’t getting enough vitamin C daily from their diet alone. In other words, there’s a 50/50 chance you’re missing out on the whole-body benefits that vitamin C has to offer. Still skeptical? Keep reading for seven vitamin C perks we’re willing to bet you’re not aware of: As a potent antioxidant, vitamin C can also protect your joints from reactive oxygen species (ROS): “The primary function of vitamin C is to destroy free radicals in the body....

I thought I was adapting pretty well to “the new normal,” working from home, spending more time outside, and taking my social distancing seriously. My stress level could most accurately be described as occasionally irritated and socially frustrated, but my skin was telling a more dramatic story. I started to react to my products, burn easily in the sun, and overheat and flush quickly outside. After a few weeks of this heightened sensitivity, I resolved to slow down and treat my skin, and myself, a little more delicately....

If you’re struggling with depression, try some of these diet and lifestyle approaches to healing your depression before you take the first pill. They’re a great place to start, and in my clinical practice, I’ve seen them make a significant enough difference that medication, and the side effects that often come with it, can be avoided. Disclaimer: I recommend that you be in treatment with a good mental health provider who can help you navigate these choices, balancing them with the need for other intervention....

Just like our well-being boils down to the quality of our food and a healthy planet—same goes for our doggo. Freshpet, the pet food brand dedicated to bringing the power of fresh, real food to pets—doesn’t just make mealtime more nutritious and delicious… It takes our pet parenthood to new, sustainable heights with its Nature’s Fresh line. Here’s what that looks like. Through their partnerships with regenerative farmers, Nature’s Fresh supports eco-friendly practices like rotating crops and cover cropping, both of which increase soil biodiversity and reduce the need for aggressive fertilizing....

Shopska salad is a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread because it’s quick to put together and a total crowd-pleaser! You can easily customize the recipe to your liking or based on what you have on hand. As Bulgarians say, it pairs best with a glass of chilled rakia. Enjoy!

Even the most balanced diets can still require a little added assistance to fill in nutrient gaps. And now, with plenty of evidence on the benefits of a targeted multivitamin for whole-body health, there’s really no reason not to be taking one. Men and women have similar (often identical) vitamin and mineral (i.e., micronutritional) daily requirements. And at mbg, we really believe in gender-neutral multivitamins thoughtfully formulated to strategically cover both sets of needs....

However, you can’t be wearing any old flip-flops when you’re spending time on your feet, and a well-crafted sandal that holds your foot in place and supports the arch and sole is going to be key for maintaining comfort, even while you’re on a walk. In layman’s terms? Your shoe should not be able to bend at the sole, and it should be just as sturdy as any other pair in your closet....

You want just the right amount of coverage for the task (read: buildable, yet not too sheer), an application that melts into skin, and a moisturizing formula that won’t flake off midday. If you’re in the market for a new concealer, let us play matchmaker. From covering up blemishes to hydrating the under-eyes, these are our top clean picks. Revealer Concealer, Kosas ($28) True Skin Serum Concealer, ILIA ($30) The Invisible Touch Concealer, Kjaer Weis ($35) Cream Concealer, Alima Pure ($32) Virtuous Veil Concealer & Eye Primer, lilah b....