Have you ever dreamed of riding the iconic Hogwarts Express, just like Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Ever since I saw that first puff of steam in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, I’ve been captivated by the idea of boarding the train that takes you to Hogwarts. Well, here’s the magic revealed: you can! While […]

Though it’s not a novel concept, I’m committed to making this truth my personal PSA: You are always free to change your mind. It’s a truth that took me well into my 30s to learn. (It wasn’t until my 40s that I truly embraced it with confidence.) Here I am at the ripe age of […]

You might’ve noticed that a good number of the dinner recipes in my repertoire end with the same note… “Serve with a simple green salad.” It sounds boring and afterthought-y, but I’ve realized something recently: The simple green salad, like the one you see above, is an unsung hero at dinnertime, playing a crucial role […]

Homemade Veggie Frozen Pizza (Vegan Friendly) The best part of this pizza is this kind of sweet onion-type spread that replaces the usual tomato sauce. To make this pizza, you need yeast, sugar, flour, yellow onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, orange bell pepper, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts.

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Everywhere you turn, there’s proof that social media is the ultimate highlight reel. Pregnancies, promotions, and relationship launches—”soft” and “hard.” But as a young millennial myself, there’s one that seems to populate my feeds most of all: […]

  One of the best things about the summer season is the amazing bounty of fresh fruits that are available.  There’s strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, watermelons, peaches and one of my absolute favorites – the nectarine! Juicy, sweet, and little tart, there is nothing better than a perfectly ripe nectarine on a hot summer day. Wonderful […]

What’s on your fall checklist? The weather’s getting crisper, we’ve stocked the fridge with apples, and I’m excited to queue up my comfort movie. Here are seven more laid-back things to do… 1. Go shopping in an actual store. Over the weekend, I popped into Sézane in Manhattan to check out their fall pieces, and […]

This homemade milkshake recipe is the perfect blend of creamy sweet goodness and you only need two simple ingredients to make a classic milkshake at home. While it’s only two ingredients, the right ratio of ice cream to milk is the key to getting the perfect drinkability every time. Whether you are trying to cool […]

I was first introduced to the adrenal cocktail in 2019. (You might know it instead by its now TikTok-famous name, the cortisol mocktail.) At the time, I was one year into my PCOS diagnosis. Determined to heal my hormones naturally (spoiler alert: success!), I went all in. Of everything I tried, getting a grip on […]

Better Living uses affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may receive a small commission (for which we are deeply grateful) at no cost to you.   Sometimes I get the craving for a pecan pie, but I’m not always up for making a pie crust. This simple recipe for Pecan Pie […]