Elizabeth Street's Recent Articles

Sure, we should all be wearing sunscreen year-round. But, once warm weather hits and the need for SPF is literally beating down on our shoulders, it's

by Elizabeth Street

Mind

How Being Shy Is Working Against You

On a crowded subway car yesterday afternoon, I quietly sat and observed the people around me. When I looked down to my left, I noticed a woman reading Meg

by Elizabeth Street

Home

The Anyone-Can-Do-It Guide To Growing A Garden

Illustrated by Ammiel Mendoza. There is something completely satisfying about growing your own food. Produce from your own garden has more flavor than its

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Skin Care

8 DIY Beauty Products For Amazing Skin On The Cheap

Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Last week, I finally redeemed a birthday present for a facial at a New York spa. It was the kind of luxurious hour that I live f

by Elizabeth Street

Wellness

How To Avoid The Health Risk All Travelers Are Exposed To

There's nothing better than climbing aboard an airplane to a sunny, exotic locale, where rest and relaxation (along with sunshine and piña cola

by Elizabeth Street

Wellness

Have Allergies? Don’t Waste A Sneeze On These Myths

Last year was one of the worst allergy seasons on record, and this year it's springing up early. With all the myths and misconceptions about relieving

by Elizabeth Street

Food & Drinks

What Ellen & Portia Eat On Meatless Mondays

Photo: Jim Smeal/BEImages. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are one Hollywood couple with whom we’d love to hang. Apart from serving up hilarious

by Elizabeth Street

Diet & Nutrition

Is Biotin Really Doing Anything For Your Hair?

Spring has sprung, which means summer — that

by Elizabeth Street

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8 Picks To Help You Spring Clean Your Home

That first fresh spring day in April, when the snow is finally melted and the sky is clear and blue, always heralds the beginning of my spring cleaning cra

by Elizabeth Street

Living

Money-Saving Tips That Could Save You Serious $$$

We were all blown away by Tiffany Zezula's post on cutting her grocery bill in half. As parents working to feed our families, we know all too well how thos

by Elizabeth Street

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Skin Treats To Give Your Bod A Tip-Top Spring Glow

The downside of warmer weather is that we finally have to break out our winter-ravaged, borderline reptilian, sun-hungry skin. The responsible and forward-

by Elizabeth Street

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The One Thing Your Kitchen Is Missing

Having fresh herbs at your fingertips will revolutionize your cooking. We can hardly come up with a dish that doesn't taste better when prepared with fresh

by Elizabeth Street

Food & Drinks

A Definitive Guide To Cooking With Wine

Before you stock up on a big jug of cheap cooking wine, ask yourself one quick question: would you drink it? While there's little reason to break out the s

by Elizabeth Street

Wellness

9 Aromatherapy Fix-Its You’re Gonna Love

The power of scent is inarguable — the smell of magnolia blossoms on a spring day, the crisp scent of a pine forest, and freshly baked bread all evoke th

by Elizabeth Street

Diet & Nutrition

Raise A Glass To The Benefits Of Red Wine

In spite of the fact that spring begins today, we're not about to ditch our beloved cold weather favorite, red wine. It's not that we don't appreciate a ch

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10 Kitchen Staples That’ll Change The Way You Cook

Sometimes you don't realize you're in a rut until you've fallen very, very deep inside of it. This winter I was in a lunch rut — unable to decide what I

by Elizabeth Street

Living

Just Hired New Help? How To Adjust Accordingly

Congratulations! You just hired your new nanny. Although a lot of legwork has been completed, a whole new frontier lies ahead--the adjustment period. Not s

by Elizabeth Street

Fitness

Ever Thought About Becoming A Cycling Instructor?

Before he was a SoulCycle instructor, Roger Smith was tending bar at a cozy little joint in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. One night when he was behind the bar

by Elizabeth Street

New York

How To Decorate A Kids Bedroom That You’ll Want, Too

A few months ago we were agog at these snaps from Leandra Medine's (you may know her as The Man Repeller) super-chic office. So simple, so smartly designed

by Elizabeth Street

Living

Blogger-Mom Joanna Goddard Of A Cup Of Jo Tells All

Joanna Goddard is a true authority on everything from mom-friendly bathing suits to the dynamics of New York City's most coveted park benches. Here, like a

by Elizabeth Street

Nails

How To Get Natural, Strong, & Beautiful Nails On The Cheap

As you know, here at Elizabeth Street, we’re fans of the manicure — though we’d skip the gel or shellac ones. However, in the New Year we’ve resolv

by Elizabeth Street

Living

6 Management Tips Every Mom NEEDS To Know

Although we think moms are superhuman, even the toughest ones need a little help here and there. Stay on top of your resolution to keep organized this year

by Elizabeth Street

Work & Money

Suze Orman’s Talks Biggest Money Mistakes For Parents

Suze Orman, the doyenne of the dollar biz and daytime host of The Suze Orman Show, sat down with Elizabeth Street to give financial advice to mothers on ev

by Elizabeth Street

Wellness

Can Baking Bread Heal You?

Based on my own parents' reactions to their birthdays, I understood that once they reached a certain age (unless it was a milestone birthday like 40 or 50)

by Elizabeth Street

Living

DIY Ombré Thank-You Notes Are a Thing, & They’re Gorgeous

Knock out two New Year's resolutions in one hour: Save money and send out thank-you notes. One trip to the art-supply store and a quick rummage through you

by Elizabeth Street

Living

Is The Way You’re Handling Your Finances Normal?

“Lucy! Go back to the store right now and return that dress!” When I was a kid, Ricky’s post-shopping rants on I Love Lucy baffled me. Why d

by Elizabeth Street

Food & Drinks

How To Master Dinner In 10 Minutes

When you're a single person, it's easy to rationalize a bowl of cereal or quick take-out for dinner. For a family of three, or four, or more, it makes a lo

by Elizabeth Street

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