5 Tips For Staying Hydrated: The Other Cold Water Challenge

Now from the headline, I’m sure you’re thinking that I’m going to rant about the…

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Battling Depression One Day At A Time

Prior to the publication of this article, the staff of Literally, Darling learned of the…

My Co-Worker Shamed Me, And I Allowed It

For me, my workplace has always been a haven. I’ve been there for years now, sharing…

Broke Life: Fashionable And Cheap Office Wear

When you first enter the professional world, it seems like the scariest thing you can…

The Simplest DIY Vegan Ice Cream

So being a vegan is sometimes… difficult. There, I said it. I’m used to disputing…

Maintaining A Friendship On A Budget

By Genny Glassman The hardest part about college ending is that I don’t often get…

Home Fries & Fried Egg
4 Tips For Perfect Home Fries

My boyfriend Peter’s birthday is the day after mine, and we’ve started a tradition of…

On Traveling Alone: Thoughts From the Table for One

Years ago, a coworker took off to the South of France by herself and it…

Beaches, Bikinis and Body Acceptance

As a perennially plus-sized person, I have faced numerous wardrobe-related challenges over these past 21 years.…

An Open Letter To Kendall Jones

Dear Kendall Jones, Hey there, Kendall. My name’s Kristin, Kristin Urban (Ron Weasley taught me…

My Summer With Tigers

I spent the pivotal summer I turned 21 near a town called Boyd, Texas, surrounded…

I Will Never Be The “Hot” Girl

For the record, I’m not calling myself ugly. I’m just not calling myself “hot” either.…

Why I Can’t Quit My Day Job

When I was a kid—all of 5 years old, or something like that—I had this…

“The Inglorious Fruits”: Focusing on Food Waste

A little while ago, I found myself scrolling down my Facebook feed—as is (often) my…

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Travel Hacks: U.K. Edition

I’ve been to the U.K. four times now, studied and lived there for a term,…

Potluck Recipe: Mini Meatballs In Fresh Tomato Sauce

There are two kinds of potlucks. The first is the potluck where you know pretty…

I Was 23 And Hungry: Accepting Food Stamps

By Laura Trapletti Standing in the open, gloomy lobby of the Department of Health and…

One Woman’s Quest To Meet Ellen

Turn on a TV today, and the odds are high that the person staring back…

18 Tips For The Best Cheap Vacations

Living the life of a twenty-something generally means having a budget, and having a budget…

The Green River Festival In Review

After attending the Green River Festival last year, the boyfriend and I decided that we’re making…