Maryann Niederman

The tech I actually think is worth the money. I’m picky about gadgets, so this is a running list of smart home finds, useful electronics, beauty tech, pet tech, travel gadgets and little upgrades that genuinely make everyday life easier. Some I use myself, some I’ve researched way too much, but everything here passes my “would I actually recommend this to a friend?” test.

Trying to spend less time scrolling? I rounded up actually fun screen-free activities for adults, from cozy creative hobbies and DIY craft kits to puzzles, card games, date-night ideas and games to play with friends. Whether you’re looking for things to do alone at home, offline hobbies, a phone-free girls’ night or screen-free date-night ideas, these are easy ways to put the phone down without being bored.

who doesnt love free things in this economy

Outside running recs to boost your dopamine

survival guide for dorm life, studying and weekends from someone who graduated

the places to be in the home of Karol g

Guate te amo 🥑Stays, Food, Things to do and more from a female solo traveler who spent a month in Guatemala

i went down the k-beauty rabbit hole so here are the products that actually made it into my routine. pdrn, peptides, egf, retinoids + really good moisturizers for hydrated, glowy, healthy-looking skin. only keeping the ones i’d actually recommend.

pov you're in a French pharmacy

the makeup + beauty products that survived the group chat test. things i actually use, keep reaching for and would spend my own money on again. glowy skin, good lips, easy makeup and a few unnecessary-but-worth-it extras.

i went through anthropologie so you don’t have to. the actually good new arrivals, things already in my cart, things i own and get asked about, and a few finds i absolutely did not need to see.

anthro, free people, aritzia, levi’s + more for way less than retail. good clothes deserve more than one closet and your bank account deserves a break too. shop secondhand, save some money, accidentally do something nice for the planet.

The Trends Already Taking Over Fall The colors, shapes and slightly weird little details I keep seeing everywhere right now: royal purple, suede, animal print, oversized bombers, slouchy bags, fold-over boots, plaid, sculptural silver and anything that makes a basic outfit feel much less basic. Basically, the fall trends I’d actually wear before they’re completely everywhere.