One of Our Favorite Athletic Brands, Girlfriend Collective, Is Having a Rare Sale

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Currently available in sizes XXS to 6XL. Girlfriend Collective The fabric is buttery soft and lighter-weight, while still sweat-wicking and supportive enough for hot summer runs. Plus, the fabric contains SPF 50+ for added sun protection and a little key pocket in back. One shopper says they also enjoy wearing them under dresses for extra coverage and protection from summer-sweat chafing....

October 28, 2020 · 1 min · 163 words · Elizabeth Rodriguez

36 Amazing Gifts for the Yoga Lover in Your Life

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2022. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey Available in sizes XS to XXL. Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap (24 oz.) Though they look like little matchbooks, cleverly, each matchstick is incense....

October 27, 2020 · 2 min · 251 words · Kristen Massey

Your Voting Plan Should Include These 17 Things

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. At this point, it may take too long for your ballot to arrive and count toward the election. Rachael Presky/Adobe Stock Theyve watched the debates (oropted out). Now theyre mailing in ballots and lining up at polling places to exercise their constitutional right. Voters are incredibly invested in the outcome of this election....

October 27, 2020 · 3 min · 625 words · Douglas Short

How to Shop for a Tent

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Knowing how to shop for a tent can be daunting, especially if you’renew to camping. Education Images / Getty It can be a welcome break from daily life and a chance to unplug and reconnect with nature. Having the right tent can help bring more of thegood stuffand avoid some of the bad....

October 26, 2020 · 3 min · 501 words · William Martin

11 Emotions That Are Totally Normal to Feel Ahead of the Election

What does it mean to have normal emotions in the year 2020, anyway? And what does it meannow, with Election Day less than two weeks away? Everyone is handling the anticipation differently. Jenny Dettrick/Getty Images Maybe youre having trouble sleeping because youre reflecting on how thecoronavirus pandemichas been handled. Maybe youre optimistic about the upcoming election and politically engagedvolunteering and phone banking for your favorite local candidate. No one really knows what to expect,Vernessa Roberts, Psy....

October 23, 2020 · 3 min · 592 words · Julie Lara DDS

45 Easy Breakfast Ideas to Start the Day Off Right

There is a time for extravagantbreakfaststhat take an hour-plus to prepareand it isnotbusy weekday mornings. (Monday, anyone?) Think fruit-packedyogurtparfaits, super-simple egg-and-veggie scrambles,homemade pancakes, and fastsmoothies. Lindsay Cotter viaCotter Crunch These 45 time-saving breakfast recipes are all relatively simple to make. It’s also great whether hot or cold. Prep a double serving and freeze what you don’t eat in popsicle molds for later. Banana Bread Baked OatmealfromBudget Bytes Can’t decide between oatmeal and banana bread?...

October 23, 2020 · 2 min · 378 words · Donna Schultz

The 23 Best Camping Tents, According to Outdoor Experts in 2022

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. One of the most important pieces ofcamping gearis shelter. Steffen Schrägle via Adobe Stock And if you’re abeginner looking for camping gear, it can be heavy on the wallet. Think about how you plan to use your tent so youre not spending extra on unnecessary upgrades....

October 23, 2020 · 4 min · 692 words · Tamara Webb

The 54 Best Gift Sets for All the Women in Your Life

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Theres something so special about givingand gettinga gift set. Courtesy of the brands / Soleil Summer Sure, getting agift for the womanin your life is exciting, but what about three or four? Is she an avidexerciserwho can use arelaxation set? Is she acozy homebodywho enjoys herself-careroutine?...

October 23, 2020 · 3 min · 537 words · Christopher Davis

These $19 Rainbow Glasses Are My Favorite Purchase in Years

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. In my late teens, I hated that I needed to wear glasses. Image courtesy of the brand The idea of committing to in-public use horrified self-absorbed little me. I worried that I gave off intense nerd vibes. (Iwasa nerd, but try telling 16-year-old me that....

October 23, 2020 · 2 min · 386 words · Anthony Dorsey

12 Parents of Black Children on Raising Their Kids Right Now

Parentingis a tough job. It involves being responsible for a childs safety and well-being day after day. This is anything but new. Amrita Marino It is a burden that Black parents have had to carry for centuries. You attempt to put them in a bit of a bubble, even though the bubble doesnt really exist. Despite these hardships, Black children are cherished, and their parents are committed to helping them thrive....

October 22, 2020 · 4 min · 694 words · Timothy Fernandez

13 Great Thumb Hole Shirts for Your Workouts, According to Outdoor Exercisers

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. As the weather turns cooler, youroutdoor workoutbecomes a little crisper. Take A Pix Media/Adobe Stock The fresh air can get chillywhich is where thumb hole shirts can come in handy. They also provide a little extra cushion for my palms without having to wear full-on gloves....

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 424 words · Tara Leon

13 Things to Do on Your Birthday Alone

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Before thepandemic, it wasnt as difficult to think of things to do alone on your birthday. Jena Ardell/Getty Images You at least had more options to make the day feel special. Now, though, options are limited. Believe me, I know. I couldnt take myself to dinner and a movie....

October 22, 2020 · 3 min · 519 words · Caroline Wright

23 Cute Halloween Face Masks to Complete Any Costume

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Because, no, you dont get a day off from wearing a mask. Images courtesy of the brand That wouldnt be safe, so dont even consider it, unless your Halloween get-together is totally on Zoom. Many can be worn again, either for everyday or on future special occasions....

October 22, 2020 · 2 min · 232 words · Jonathan Gilbert