Hosting a Party Soon? Here Are Martha Stewart’s 7 Tips to Make It a Success

Plus 18 products we think help set the scene. In honor of the event, we spoke with the party-hosting queen herself. “Right now, I’m planning my Easter lunch,” she says. Set the scene with some new outdoor furniture and you’re ready for a party. Stick with seasonal foods This time of year usually calls for light and vibrant-flavored meals filled with seasonal produce. (Sounds delish, if you ask me.) …...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Danielle Huff

Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner for the First Time Ever? Here’s Your Fool-Proof Game Plan

Okay, first, take a deep breath. (Including a worst-case scenario plan.) Your complete game plan is right here laid out for you. This isnt any old dinner party eitherthis isThanksgivingwere talking about where every dish is steeped in tradition and memories. The poll can also help narrow down what it’s possible for you to skip cooking. If nobody mentioned mashed potatoes or if only one person listed creamed onions, skip it!...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Margaret Grant

Hot Girl Hikes Are the New Hot Girl Walks—And They’re Even Better for Your Heart, Balance, and Mental Health

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Our editors independently select these products. And Im not the only one trading in mytreadmill strutsfor switchbacks. Whats the difference between walking and hiking? licensed clinical psychologist and author ofNo Perfect Love...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Kristen Rosales

Hot Yoga Isn’t Any Better for You Than Regular Yoga. So Why Do We Love It So Much?

Is hot yoga good for you, or is yoga at standard room temperatures just as beneficial? We tapped research to find out. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? (Ive since become a certified yoga teacher.) … This cant actually be good for youwhy do these people want to torture themselves like this?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Corey Baldwin

How a 24-Year-Old Balances Saving for Her Wedding While Paying Off Student Loans

Thats where Well+GoodsChecks+Balancedseries comes in. Having the extra money come in makes getting that monthly loan payment a little easier to face. The extra income also helps Danielle budget for the healthy habits that help her feel like her best self. Here, Danielle explains exactly how she makes it all work. A lot of my clients are healthy food brandsthere are so many based right here in Boulder! I make about $200 a week bartending....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Eugene Gonzales

How a 51-Year-Old Social Worker Is Saving for Her Golden Years With the Help of a Side Hustle

But what about their salary? Or how much they spend on athleisure every month? For some reason, talking about money remains taboo for many. Thats where Well+GoodsChecks+Balancedseries comes in. Keep reading to see how Sallie prioritizes her healthy habits while planning for her golden years. I bring in $60,000 from that job. … My husband is retired military and he also now works part-time as a stocker at a grocery store....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Brandy Wood

How a Childhood Cooking With Family Inspired A Dozen Cousins CEO Ibraheem Basir To Start His Own Food Company

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Our editors independently select these products. Well+Good: What was mealtime like for you growing up? Ibraheem Basir:I have a really big family: nine brothers and sisters and 11 nieces and nephews....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Mariah Collins

How a Dietitian Uses Instant Pot Salsa Chicken To Make a Whole Week of No-Heat Dinners

Instant Pot obsessionis real. The cooking tool boasts an impressive list of uses. Its truly the Swiss knife of meal prep. As we move into Julyone of the hottest months of the yearthats definitely a perk. Registered dietitianCarrie Forrest, RDis even more passionate about the Instant Pot than you are. One of Forrests go-to meal prep recipes is her Instant Pot salsa chicken. … This recipe is one of my favorite meals to prep....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Tyler Burton

How a Flexible Eating Strategy Helps This Olympic Athlete Stay Healthy for the Long Haul

Cross-country skier and Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins shares her eating strategy for long-distance workouts and competitions. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Our editors independently select these products. I woke up with food poisoning, says the three-time Olympian and member of Team USA....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Renee Weaver PhD

How a Homemade ‘Panic Attack Pack’ Helps Me Manage My Anxiety

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Talk therapy and a prescription for anti-anxiety medication helped me manage symptoms overall. Still, when intense anxiety hit, no amount of logic or self-talk could fix it. It lets us know when were dealing with a threat. But sometimes, the fight or flight system kicks in when we dont need it. When this happens, telling yourself to relax doesnt always cut it....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Brent Perez MD

How a Pandemic Revealed the Complexities of My ‘Chosen Family’

After a great loss at a young age, I assmbled a ‘chosen family’ to fill a void. In front of me now, mid-pandemic, was my family. We had just finished dinner, and our attention turned to her daughter, my lifelong friend Kristin. I hoped that every single one of them would come true. The one who was there around the clock. When my own family couldnt give me what I needed, it was these women who did....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Nichole Barry

How a Single Mom With Rheumatoid Arthritis Budgets for Her Family and Medical Expenses

But conversations about financial wellnesswhich is crucial to well-beingare in large part still very hush-hush. For many years, I had my own business as a marketing and branding consultant. I helped business owners with things like building a website and social media concepts. But in January 2021, my job was eliminated because of the pandemic. Now Im back to consulting on my own and am currently pacing to make $100,000 this year....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Adam Rios

How a Single Mother of 4 Is Budgeting for the Holidays in a Year That’s Been Especially Hard on her Wallet

Thats where Well+GoodsChecks+Balancedseries comes in. Keep reading for a complete look at her income and budgeting tips. Scroll down to see how Jamie manages her finances while budgeting for the holidays during COVID-19. I also have my own private practice on the side, seeing clients outside of my traditional job. What is The Missionary Sex Position? My cable and Internet are one bill, which comes out to $168 a month....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Christopher Fox