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Taffeta • 20th September 2021

Choosing between the gig economy and a full-time job

Tom Bilyeu famously said, “In my parent’s generation, a person had one job in their lifetime. Someone like my sister and her peers would have 4 or 5 jobs throughout their career. It is projected that an individual from Generation Z will have 4 or 5 jobs at the same time due to the gig economy.”

Taffeta • 25th August 2021

What to do when your boss is a miserable person

Is your boss a jerk? There is nothing more dreadful than having to work under an authority figure that you don’t gel with. And unfortunately, it’s an extremely common thing in the workplace. Fortunately, there are many ways to cope if you end up in this type of situation.

Taffeta • 11th August 2021

Help! My partner is a narcissist–what should I do?

I’m willing to bet that you’ve fallen victim to narcissism at least once in your life. If you have, then you probably know that it can be a nightmare. Like alcoholics, narcissists tend to view the world from a position of power–with the goal of making their victims feel insignificant so that they themselves can feel superior.

Design Essentials Blog • 6th May 2021

“Greying” with Grace: How to Color, Maintain, or Transition Grey Hair

When your roots need a touch-up in the color department, it’s important to consider how much grey hair you currently have when determining the amount of grey hair coverage that’s needed. In certain cases, less is more.

Taffeta • 9th March 2021

30 Acts of Self-Care for Reaching Your Best Self

Self-care: To some women, prioritizing it is easier said than done. My advice? Try not to make it more complicated than it has to be.

The smallest acts of self-care are what often make the biggest impact on our mental, physical, and spiritual well-beings. You’d be surprised! I would know because I’m a former workaholic who successfully recovered from burnout, and self-care was a contributing factor to that.

Healthline • 19th February 2021

Black Girl Joy: How to Heal in a Racially Unjust World

Healing unlocks the joy held captive inside of us. “You’re so happy all the time.” I get that a lot from people. To this day, my mom shares her recollections of me being a happy baby. But as I entered my 20s, the reality of systemic racism and police brutality began to slowly wipe the smile off my face.

Design Essentials • 11th February 2021

DIY Hairstyles That’ll Have You in Hair Love This Valentine’s Day

Love is in the hair with Valentine’s Day around the corner, and Design Essentials wanted to send some hair love your way with a dose of inspo!

We called on some beloved curly-chick influencers to create quick, quarantine-friendly looks using products by Design Essentials. All styles are fit for a romantic evening (or some Galentine’s Day fun with your best girlfriends). Check it out!

Taffeta • 18th January 2021

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Sugar Free

It’s the new year, and a lot of folks have embarked on resolutions about healthy eating, omitting various things from their diets, some are still mulling over setting goals, and some are already struggling to get back on track after already messing up.

For many diet-minded people, omitting sugar is one of the top resolutions, but can also be one of the most difficult.

Taffeta • 10th December 2020

60 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas to Try This Fall

When you’re a busy woman with a tight schedule, meal prep can be a HUGE lifesaver. It’s not only cost-effective, but it also saves you time with cooking. Pre-made meals are especially helpful during the holidays when things get hectic. With the holiday season in full swing, you may soon find the need to make meal prep a priority.

The cool thing about meal prep is that everyone has their own way of doing it. Regardless of your approach, you’ve got plenty of recipes to work with.

Taffeta • 9th December 2020

Why Pumpkin Lovers Need to Embrace Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s knows how to appeal to the pumpkin spice crowd. They unveil a new pumpkin spice collection every fall and it seems to get better and better each year. And while we may be moving towards winter, this flavor tastes like the holidays to a lot of people.