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EVOLVING WOMANHOOD


10 Little Ways to Show Someone You Care That Cost Almost Nothing
Want to make someone feel loved without buying a gift? Start with these thoughtful ideas.

Maya Ellis
8 min read


Are Teenagers Too Old to Trick or Treat?
Should teenagers still trick or treat? The real question may have little to do with age.

Maya Ellis
6 min read


Why Fall Is My Favorite Season and the Things I Love Most About It
I thought I knew why fall was my favorite season until I started paying attention.

Maya Ellis
7 min read


I Still Want Cute Clothes. I Just Don’t Want to Go Shopping Anymore
Online personal styling could change how you shop when stores feel like too much.

Maya Ellis
7 min read


What I Wish People Knew Before Trying to Help Someone With Depression
What do you say when someone is depressed and nothing feels like the right thing?

Maya Ellis
6 min read


Dating After Divorce with Kids: What I Refused to Put My Children Through
I was ready to date after divorce, but one boundary with my children mattered more than I expected.

Maya Ellis
9 min read


I Was Trying to Drink More Water When Electrolyte Packets Caught My Attention
I wanted an easier way to drink more water. Then electrolytes sent me down a surprising rabbit hole.

Maya Ellis
7 min read


6 Reasons I Understand the Shoes Off at the Door Rule Now
Why I still take my shoes off at the door and the surprising reason this old habit stayed with me.

Maya Ellis
5 min read


I Joined Seeking Arrangement After My Divorce. Ten Years Later, I Looked Again
What happened when I joined Seeking after divorce wasn’t quite what I expected.

Maya Ellis
7 min read


10 Easy Freezer Chicken Marinades for Busy Weeknight Dinners
Tired of boring chicken dinners? These freezer chicken marinades make weeknights easier.

Maya Ellis
9 min read


I Looked Up Castor Oil Benefits and Found Way More Uses Than I Expected
I looked into castor oil benefits after one strange belly button conversation changed everything.

Maya Ellis
9 min read


I Have Never Had a Brazilian Wax and I Needed to Know What Really Happens
What really happens during a Brazilian wax? I finally looked into everything I wondered.

Maya Ellis
6 min read


Money Between Friends Gets Awkward Fast Here’s What I’ve Learned
Money can make friendships awkward fast. These friendship money rules may change how you handle it.

Maya Ellis
7 min read


Weekend Train Trips for Women Who Still Want to Go Places
Want a weekend getaway without the long drive? These train trips may be worth a look.

Maya Ellis
9 min read


20 Wedding Regrets I Would Avoid If I Ever Got Married Again
Some wedding regrets only make sense years later. These are the ones I’d avoid now.

Maya Ellis
15 min read


7 Signs Your Confidence Is Growing Even If You Still Don’t Feel Confident
The quiet signs of self-confidence may be showing up in places you haven't thought to look.

Maya Ellis
6 min read


How to Wear Sneakers with Dresses and Skirts Without Looking Too Casual
Sneakers with dresses and skirts can look polished, stylish and comfortable. Here’s how I make the combination actually work.

Maya Ellis
7 min read


I Thought My Health App Was Between Me and My Phone
Your health app feels private, but what happens after you tap agree may surprise you.

Maya Ellis
6 min read


I Stopped Picking Nail Colors by the Bottle and Started Looking at This Instead
That nail color looked perfect in the bottle. Why did it change on my hands? I wanted to know.

Maya Ellis
8 min read


10 Fall Boots Every Woman Should Know and What to Wear with Them
Love Fall boots but never know what to wear with them? This guide makes it easier.

Maya Ellis
6 min read
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