1.  What is mindfulness? And, what you need to know about cultural appropriation.

2. What white millennials think about whiteness (spoiler: they don’t)

3. I’m thinking of taking a 30th birthday trip to the mountains with some friends in the spring. How lovely do these cabins look?

4. A short list of natural cleaners that are worth it to make yourself. (Sidenote: I’ve just started making my own shampoo & conditioner and so far, I feel great about it. Also, my hair feels great).

5. We need diversity on children’s bookshelves.

6. Tonight is a blue moon. I have half a mind to go sit on the beach and watch it rise.

7. My ya-ya’s are doing this festival in Miami and we’re psyched!

8. The problem with “ethnic” food.

9. Do we police women’s voices?

10. Superheros, just for each other.

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