Come to find out, though, we’re not alone in this. Our friends over at Purely Elizabeth share the same passion for all things first-meal (are you surprised?). So we joined forces, swapped recipes, argued over acceptable pancake toppings, and came up with a list of our favorites. We hope they inspire you as much as they inspired us. (Spoiler: The person who suggested putting gravy on pancakes was quickly dismissed and shall remain nameless)....

Instead, you should focus on the aspects of life you’re able to affect directly, which allows you to enact change while also maintaining your well-being. For guidance on how to do so, we can look to the Circle of Influence. According to Covey, there are two “circles” we can use to categorize our worries: the Circle of Concern (the things we care about), and the Circle of Influence (things we care about and can affect)....

Though my husband and I are both aware enough to know what constitutes “trying” and what doesn’t, we assumed that we would, after maybe a year or more of “trying,” end up making some challenging decisions about fertility treatments. It was the experience that many of our friends and family had, and we came to unconsciously assume that making a baby was a difficult thing to do. And so I thought there would be more time....

Of course, that doesn’t mean you should ditch the makeup remover altogether. Effectively taking off your makeup before bed is capital-C Crucial and shouldn’t be an afterthought. Instead, simply look into some natural options; they’re easier to get hold of than you think. That said, even if you do make the switch to natural makeup removers, you should still be mindful not to tug on the skin with cotton pads. A gentle application is key: You don’t want to be plucking off lashes here....

As founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy Ashley Leavy previously explained to mbg, birthstones have roots in both Western astrology and Ayurveda, and the National Association of Jewelers actually standardized the official birthstones in 1912 because there were so many birthstone options across various traditions. Birthstones even appear in the book of Exodus (28:17-20), where it’s written that 12 gemstones were fixed on the prophet Aaron’s breastplate....

You’ve most likely ingested this bioactive plant compound before in the form of apples, onions, or tea, but increasing evidence suggests it might be worth supplementing. Here, we break down the benefits of quercetin, how to get more in your diet, and whether supplementing is right for you. Like all flavonoids, quercetin is an antioxidant, meaning it helps scavenge and neutralize free radicals that might otherwise accelerate aging, contribute to inflammation, and fuel a range of chronic diseases from cancer to heart disease....

So, how do you actually use it at home? We investigated. What does this have to do with ACV rinses? Well, it can explain the mechanisms behind the benefits. Since ACV is more acidic (around 2-3 on the pH scale), it can help lower the hair fiber’s pH back to normal levels after rinsing. So the idea is that when you rinse it with something acidic—hello, apple cider vinegar!—it brings the pH back down and seals the cuticle shut, leading to shiny, soft strands....