10 Mini-Band Exercises That Will Work Your Entire Body

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. If you dont have much space forat-home workouts,mini bandsare going to be a key piece offitness equipment. Kelsey McClellan. Bra and tights by Outdoor Voices. And there are tons of mini-band exercises you could do to double-check you hit every muscle in your body....

September 19, 2020 · 4 min · 851 words · Karen Mendoza

16 Romance Books With Superhot Sex Scenes

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. Good romance books have many elements, but at least one dynamitesexscene is essential. Grace Cary/Getty Images Im not here for and then she came, the end sex. Soon Julie has run away to Montana to become the wife of not one man, but two....

September 18, 2020 · 4 min · 665 words · Haley Fitzgerald

32 Butternut Squash Recipes That Taste Like Fall

Fall and winter are the best seasons for butternut squash recipes. Plus, its sweeter and much more flavorful in the fall and early winter, when its in season. Honestly, youd have to try pretty hard to run out of ways to use a butternut squash. Kristin Smith viaKrisp X Kristin Yes, theres your classic creamybutternut squash soup. Truly, its one of the most versatile vegetables around. (Hey, this is probably why I always have a new squash in my cart....

September 18, 2020 · 2 min · 407 words · Robert Ewing

The Wellness Forecast: 13 Buzzy Launches We Can't Stop Talking About in September

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. The Nike One (M) Leggings are available in three colors for $60. Images courtesy of KNC Beauty, Fitbit, and Brightland you might purchase each vinegar individually at $22 each, or as a set for $44. The Brightland Vinegar Pair is available for $44. The Fitbit Sense in Carbon/Graphite is available for $330....

September 18, 2020 · 1 min · 147 words · Misty Singh

Road Test: I Did a Digital Detox With a $300 ‘Dumb’ Phone

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. Confession: I regularly fantasize about destroying my iPhone. Image courtesy of Huckberry This fantasy provides approximately two seconds of sweet relief before reality returns. Ifall asleep with headachesfrom too much screen time. Curiosity piqued, I reached out to Light for a tester. I wondered: Was this a solution to my struggle?...

September 17, 2020 · 2 min · 349 words · George Medina

19 POC-Owned Businesses That Sell Incredible Spices, Sauces, and Condiments

People of color who want to start a business often face unique challenges, especially within thefoodspace. The specific reasons for this vary based on the community in question. Continuously investing our dollars into POC-owned companies is vital to those companies survival and success. Images courtesy of the brands One great way to do that is by buying cooking products and ingredients. As devastating as COVID-19 has been, many of us have been spending more time in the kitchen....

September 16, 2020 · 2 min · 393 words · Brittany Lin

Lili Reinhart’s Bedtime Routine: Pimple-Popping Videos, Prayer, and the Occasional Bath

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. Reinhart also starred in the 2019 blockbuster filmHustlersand in Amazon PrimesChemical Hearts, which was released in late August. Image courtesy of Lili Reinhart Her first book of poetry,Swimming Lessons, will be released later this month. Reinhart has spent the last number of months resting and refamiliarizing herself with, well, herself....

September 16, 2020 · 3 min · 635 words · Cindy Russell

So You Want to Board the Reusable Pad Bandwagon

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. When I first encountered reusablepadsin a targeted Instagram adaesthetically millennial, eco-friendly, and available inprettypatternsthey immediately hooked me. AnSyvanych/Getty Images The idea of washable cloth pads that I could use over and over again sweetened the deal. I still had questions about reusable pads. (How do I ensure theyre clean?...

September 16, 2020 · 2 min · 395 words · Ricky Braun

25 Best Workout Shoes in 2020 for All Types of Exercise

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. Picking the best workout shoes in 2020 is no small task. Thats where our brand-newSELF Certified Sneaker Awardscome in. These are our picks for best sneaker releases of the year. Read our full review on the Adidas Supernovahere. Specifically, they appreciated the Ultraboost 20s springy, comfortable ride that provided just enough support and cushioning....

September 15, 2020 · 3 min · 536 words · Sarah Ellis

45 Healthy Soup Recipes to Ease the Transition From Summer to Fall

Switching from makingsummer saladsto fall soups isnt as tricky as you might think. Make one of these 45 healthy soup recipes as soon as the temperature drops. From creamy vegan options to pasta-filled, tomato-based numbers, the whole team is here. Stephanie Le viaI Am a Food Blog A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept. But it also depends on your preferences, your culture, whatsaccessibleto you, and so much more....

September 15, 2020 · 3 min · 458 words · Gina Richards

What to Look for When Buying Sneakers

Update: This sneaker buying guide has been updated as part of our2021 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards. you might see all of this years award winnershere. Your foot is just like your fingerprint; its unique to you. Images courtesy of Nike, Asics, Ryka, Brooks, and Adidas/Lisa Moses Thats one reason we made this guide to buying sneakers. So while shoe shopping is personal and your favorites may be different from someone elses (including ours!...

September 15, 2020 · 3 min · 457 words · Donna Perry

15 Must-Have Beauty Products to Shop at SkinStore Right Now

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. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil This cleansing oil from cult-favorite skin-care brand DHC is one of ourdouble-cleanse go-tos. Images courtesy of SkinStore The cleanser dissolves makeup, doesnt sting eyes, and protects your natural moisture barrier.

September 14, 2020 · 1 min · 60 words · Joseph Walker

9 Self-Care Tips for Anyone With Psoriatic Arthritis

Theres no right way to practiceself-care. It looks different for all of usultimately, good self-care consists of whatever helps you feel cared for. That’s true for psoriatic arthritis self-care tips too. Andrey Pavlov/Adobe Stock Surrounding yourself with people who care and support you? Be prepared for bad days. You have to know what self-care means for you, says Tanya. For me, that means being prepared for bad days. Bad days will happen; theyre not going to magically go away....

September 14, 2020 · 2 min · 406 words · Wanda Ramirez