Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
Summer fun that doesn't break the budget
Wondering how to have fun this summer without spending a fortune? All you need is a little creativity....
ListenA financial planner's advice for spending without guilt
Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, shame around money...
ListenWant to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think
Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn...
ListenYou can have a good divorce
A lot of marriages end in divorce. As painful as it can be, there’s a way for separating partners...
ListenScarfing down your food? How to be intentional about meals
Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung,...
ListenElevate group conversations with a 'magical question'
Want to cut through small talk at your next mixer? Try asking a "magical question," says Priya Parker,...
ListenHow to save at restaurants if you're burnt out on cooking
Do you blow $20 on slop bowls because you keep forgetting to pack lunch? Or can't help but overspend...
ListenHow to clean when it's the last thing you want to do
Sometimes you just don't have the energy to do the dishes and pick up all the dirty clothes from the...
ListenHow to dump an energy vampire
Need some advice? In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the vast Life Kit archives...
ListenThe ingredients for a 'nice life'
If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller....
ListenShould I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered
Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines --...
ListenPractical advice for modern dads
We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads...
ListenHow to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin
How do you want to make this summer special? Whatever it is, now is a good time to think through your...
ListenStop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype
The list of skin care products being sold as “essential” can feel endless. What do all those serums,...
ListenTired of eating leftovers? Turn your odds and ends into creative meals
Do you always buy cucumbers just to watch them slowly become mush in the fridge? Or save your half-eaten...
ListenUsed to be an avid reader? How to get back into books
In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challenge. But retraining...
ListenHow to have a safe, healthy summer
Tips to help you thrive this season. We've got tips on how to effectively apply mosquito repellent (you...
Listen5 simple ways to minimize stress
Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress...
ListenMake your small space feel bigger
Floating your furniture, zoning, floor arrangements and art -- there are lots of ways to make a small...
ListenWhy spending time in the woods makes you feel calm
Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune...
ListenGold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?
In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce...
ListenOn the fence about parenthood? Listen to this
Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood?...
ListenHow to bring more play into your life
Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate...
ListenWhy you should kill your lawn
Green, grassy lawns are bad for the environment. They need a ton of water, they’re inhospitable to...
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