Educated is a fascinating read on so many different levels. It is a nonfiction memoir written by a young woman who was raised in an extremely conservative and oppressively authoritative household in rural Idaho.

Simone is showing us how to be an advocate, and that we deserve to protect ourselves no matter what “expectations” may be put on us . She pushes us all to reconsider those expectations in a way that leads with empathy, compassion, and admiration.

Finding motivation is one of the key factors for a successful running routine. For those who feel like they could never get started or stick with the routine, here are 7 simple ways to find motivation to run, even when you don’t feel like it.

Written by a six-month-long-can-I-call-myself-local?, here is an all-encompassing Oahu guide of tried-and-true favorites and advice to help you structure your vacation and maximize time on this amazing island.

Looking to visit Austin Texas in the summer? We’re giving you 50 ideas of things to do: outdoor activities, food stops, and tourist attractions that you can’t miss.

Ever heard of the summer slump? During the summer, our routines change and we find ourselves with extra free time. Here’s our tips for how to utilize this time and make the most of your summer mental health.

The fictional novel, Tell the Wolves I’m Home, is written from the perspective of fourteen year old June Elbus, whose beloved Uncle Finn contracts AIDS, slowly and painfully succumbing to the disease. Tthe aftermath of this traumatizing loss and the unusual circumstances of Finn’s death reverberates throughout June’s entire family, both bonding and disconnecting them.

Pet ownership has been shown to provide both mental and physical health benefits—benefits that go above and beyond daily companionship. Here are some of the science-backed benefits of pet ownership and a few of the many ways your pet could be making you a happier and healthier person.

The island of Oahu is an outdoor recreational paradise. If you are looking for things to do while staying in Honolulu, or wanting to explore the island of Oahu better, we definitely recommend getting in a few of the amazing hikes that the island has to offer in order to fully experience Hawaii!

Hate mornings? Is it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Changing your morning routine can be as easy as these 7 tips to help you wake up better.

South Congress is the perfect combination of walkability and location to create a street art + mural walking tour route (feel free to use ours below!) and find those Instagram-worthy spots.

Everyone has heard the phrase “Eat Pray Love” or watched the film adaptation starring Julia Roberts, but what about the book behind these references?

These 14 things can be easy ways to help you improve a really bad day and get back to better, more positive, mindset.

The Girl on the Train is the kind of book that you can’t put down until your eyes have devoured every line from cover to cover. It is a psychological thriller that immediately draws you in with its mysteries, twists, and turns.

We travel, not because we are discontent with where we currently are in life, but because there is a deep instinct in every person to seek and experience the unknown. People are always seeking, always changing, always restless, and our curiosity has no bounds. That restlessness is expressed in different ways, but for many, it takes shape in the ache to MOVE, to travel!

It goes by many names: empty fridge challenge, pantry purge, pantry freeze. Simply put: how long can you go without grocery shopping? Could you go for a 30-day no grocery freeze?

If you’re serious about your career and are ready to get a promotion or raise, you should never stop learning about what you can do and start taking action.

Published in 2005, The Glass Castle follows Jeannette Walls’ tumultuous and nomadic youth, from four years old into adulthood.

In place of a true romance novel for this month full of chocolates, hearts, and roses (yuck!), here is a novel rife with despair, ruined relationships, treachery, and triumph! Margaret Atwood’s The Robber Bride is fraught with turbulence and tension as readers follow the intertwining stories of four very contrasting women.

King Cake is an oval-shaped, twisted pastry ring that is commonly covered in icing or sprinkles. Some variations have fruit or cream cheese fillings or praline. While this easy King Cake recipe is made with cinnamon cream cheese filling to satisfy that Mardi Gras cake craving any time of the year!