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“I realized that it was important I bring my full self to my dating life. And that started with being up-front about who I am.” When you think of barefoot shoes, boots aren’t likely what pops into your mind’s eye. Sandals? Maybe. Those shoes that look like durable gloves for your feet? Possibly. But boots?…

The sales are scorching. Ready to start cooking restaurant-quality meals like a pro? Say no more. Born out of a 100-year-old, family-owned restaurant supply business, Made In, a professional-grade cookware company, brings restaurant-quality, performance kitchenware to home cooks around the world. Best part? Black Friday is just around the corner and the company is offering…

All of our favorites, majorly discounted. We here at Well+Good have tried, tested, and reviewed plenty of skin-care brands over the years. Since our launch in 2010, we’ve been dedicated to providing our honest thoughts on the latest-and-greatest beauty devices, internet-hyped celebrity beauty brands, and viral facial treatments, giving you the lowdown on what products…

‘Beautiful,’ indeed. Throughout my early 20s, while getting my bachelor’s degree, I lived in several different student apartments and rented homes. Whenever the lease of one apartment ended, I’d pack up all my things—textbooks, winter jackets, and, like, a million random socks without a match—into giant cardboard boxes and haul them to my new place.…

They won’t need a gift receipt for this one. Since beauty lovers tend to do their research when it comes to ingredients, quality, and benefits, going rogue on a random skin-care product won’t quite cut it this gifting season—unless you’re fine with including a gift receipt so they can get what they actually want on…

Build everyday strength in just 17 minutes. Dumbbells might hog most of the attention on the gym floor, but kettlebells can be unsung heroes. When you grip a kettlebell, your muscles have to adjust to all kinds of swinging instability at the ends of your arms, not just a static weight, offering an extra strength-boosting…

Plus their tips for when to eat yours for optimal performance. A lot can happen to your body during pregnancy. You may begin to swell in unexpected places, find your balance is off, have trouble sleeping, and even experience pain or discomfort in your pelvic floor. While all these symptoms are normal and likely to…

Plus, the topics most likely to end in arguments. To state the obvious, hiking, camping, and simply being out in nature has a slew of health benefits, including decreasing stress and combatting brain fog. And this winter, REI—the retailer known for its wide array of outdoor apparel, gear, and footwear—wants to help you get outdoors…

Save while you still can! The list of celebrities who love Alo Yoga’s athleisure is seemingly endless. Jennifer Garner, Selena Gomez, Rita Ora, Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez.. we could go on and on, but the point is obvious—Alo Yoga is A-list-approved. While it’s certainly not the most expensive celebrity-loved clothing brand, its leggings, sports bras,…

They’re going for Goldilocks status. Hoka shoes are known for their fat, comfy soles. So what does a Hoka shoe that’s the maximum stability and support version of the entire Hoka line look like? Behold the Hoka Gaviota 5. I’ve been running and walking in a pair of the Gaviota 5s ($175) for a couple…