May isn’t just another page on the calendar, at least not for those of us who care about mental illness. It’s an invitation to change lives, including your own, through Mental Health Awareness Month (sometimes just called Mental Health Month) activities. Mental Health America’s 2025 theme, “Turn Awareness into Action,”…
My Best Gift Ideas for Mom on Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests for gift ideas for Mom. Sometimes regular chocolate doesn’t cut it anymore! I’ve compiled a list of some things I’d want to get myself or gift my own mom. These are items I’ve personally tried and love using. Feel free to add…
Squeezable Homemade Toothpaste
My remineralizing toothpaste recipe has always been a big hit, but there were a few problems. It has to be stored in a jar. And thanks to the coconut oil it can get really hard, especially in colder weather. This squeezable homemade toothpaste version solves those problems and gives you…
How to Chop Vegetables Like a Pro (Without Wasting Half of It)
If you’ve ever watched professional chefs slice and dice vegetables with lightning speed, you might wonder if they possess some kind of cooking superpower. The truth is much simpler: they’ve mastered the knife skills that anyone can learn. Whether you’re prepping ingredients for your MyFitnessPal Meal Planner recipes or just…
Sarah Michelle Gellar on Strength Training, Meal Planning, and Hitting Her Protein Goals
Between parenting, working on TV shows Dexter: Original Sin and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival (!), and juggling the usual daily chaos (like figuring out what’s for dinner), Sarah Michelle Gellar has found strategies that make healthy eating doable—even on the busiest days. That’s what makes her such a…
Homemade Sriracha Recipe (Optional Lacto-fermentation)
By now you’ve probably heard of (or even tried) sriracha sauce. This famous chili sauce has popped up in stores and even restaurants all over. It’s surprisingly easy to make, adds a nice kick to foods, and you can even ferment it for added probiotics! The original sauce was made…
Which Diet Is Right For You?
With so many diets out there—Mediterranean, low-carb, keto and beyond—it can be confusing to know where to start.But we’ve got you covered! Answer 5 questions, and we’ll give you a diet suggestion* based on your personal goals, preferences, and lifestyle. The post Which Diet Is Right For You? appeared first…
How To Have Thicker, Healthier Hair With OneSkin’s Scalp Serum
Hair thinning is one of those sneaky things that most of us don’t think about… until it starts happening. Maybe you notice your part looking wider, a bit more scalp showing, or your ponytail just isn’t as thick as it used to be. As someone who has had postpartum shedding…
DIY Natural Conditioner Bar For Hair
In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! The…
Why Mental Illness Feels So Lonely: You’re Not Alone with Depression or Bipolar
Authored: Jan. 23, 2011 Updated: April 23, 2025 People with a mental illness feel alone. Depression makes you feel alone. Depression makes you feel like you’re the only person in the world who feels the pain and sadness that you do. Depression brings about negative spirals of thinking that convince…