The Lunar New Year took place on January 22, 2023, and with it commenced the Year of the Rabbit. The celebrations of the Lunar New Year can last up to 16 days but the public holiday is observed within the first 7 known as the golden week. The Year of the Rabbit is thought to bring peace and prosperity in comparison to the previous year, the Year of the Tiger, which is said to be a much more tumultuous and action-packed year.  The Lunar New Year...

Recently, TikTok creators have been warning women about harmful ingredients in our period products that we should be aware of. On average women have around 450 periods in their lifetime, for most women that means going through a lot of period products such as tampons and pads. Despite these products being such a prominent part of our lives, it has come to the internet's attention that many of us don’t even know what’s inside the period products we use.  This is because the FDA classifies tampons...

Canadian skateboarder Natalie Porter is archiving the history of women’s skating online, one unsung heroine at a time. With hundreds of entries made since its digital inception in March of 2022, Porter’s website and its accompanying Instagram account are educating skaters, feminists, and history buffs alike about the achievements of women and nonbinary skaters from the 1960s through today. And with over 25 years of skateboarding experience under her belt and a thesis on the subject to boot, Porter is the perfect person to be doing...

If you’re like me and live somewhere that gets lots of snow with little sunshine during the winter months, the comedown that follows the joy and celebration of the holidays can hit extra hard. If the “winter funk” you’re going through has been especially tough on your mind and body, you could be one of the 4 to 6 percent of people in the United States that experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression, often referred to as seasonal depression, that...

Tinned fish—A staple food in many European and Asian countries—is finally enjoying its long overdue moment in the States. These women-owned brands, which put thoughtfully sourced fish front and center in their flavor-packed tins, have made it worth the wait.  Scout Canning Inspired by the fishmongers of her Prince Edward Island home, Chef Charlotte Langley is on a journey to revive the lost art of preserving Canada’s freshest catches—like PEI mussels in a smoked paprika and fennel tomato sauce, and smoked wild albacore tuna in olive oil—with...

“Now, you’re going to feel just a little pinch.” Famous last words.  Nothing about getting my IUD inserted felt remotely close to a “pinch,” let alone a “little.” I even took 800 milligrams of Ibuprofen before my appointment as I was told by both Google and my doctor–and that was the extent of my being informed of any kind of pain management related to the procedure. I had done my research and like to think I have a pretty high pain tolerance. In said research, I...

Mental health issues have become increasingly prevalent in our society, with the demand for mental health services reaching new heights. In the United States, one in five adults experiences a mental illness, with depression being the most common. This demand has been further heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as people are struggling with increased stress, anxiety, and isolation. Mental health services are necessary to help people cope with the challenges they are facing, and the demand for these services is expected to continue to...

With the start of the new year, we often reflect on ways to improve. This can take form in many ways (i.e. eating better, reading more, getting a new hobby) but the most important thing is that you continue to take care of yourself. 2023 is the year we are prioritizing self-care above all which is why we wanted to share 7 of our favorite self-care tips fit for anyone! 1. Make New Friends Surrounding yourself with people you love (and who, in turn, love you) is a...

Color-coordinated file folders, myriad Weck jars, KonMari-ing anything—organization is my love language. But it never translated to my digital life until I reached a breaking point. If your desktop is a complicated mass of icons, you get “storage full” alerts, or your camera roll is crammed with, I dunno, endless screenshots of rescue dogs you daydream of adopting, it might be time for you to do a little digital decluttering, too. 1. Tame Your Inbox Search for unread emails and mass delete (if you haven’t read them...

The start of a new year comes along with a lot of motivation and anticipation for change. New Year's resolutions are the epitome of this excitement as people plan all the ways they want to improve themselves. But this year, why not change it up a bit and make resolutions that benefit the planet as well as y urself? With the new year right around the corner, here are 7 eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions that are efficient, practical, and positive for our planet.  1. Avoid single-use...