"It is a misconception that offering unsolicited advice is harmless. Some of us biologically cannot carry a child to term, and some of us cannot even get pregnant. I wish more women would think about that and be more sensitive when discussing pregnancy and children."

"Traveling alone isn’t just a different way to see the world, it’s also a way to be reminded of how the world sees you."

What we're eating, buying, reading, listening to and racing to see before the end of summer 2019!

It's the first of the month, which can only mean one thing: resident insights and tarot guru, Rory McMahan, is here with our Tarotscopes for August.

We combed our archives for career advice from just a few of the bold women we've profiled over the years — from supporting female small businesses to including activism in the business plan, here are words of wisdom to learn from.

In this month's Childfreeness column we discuss the impacts of education on procreation, the difference between being a childfree Gen Xer and a childfree Millennial, the myth that a childfree life = stress freel life, plus much more with Jonnyka Borman.

The thoughts and ideas made us pause, think and most importantly, consider what is happening in the world.

"Your Inner Critic is not your conscience — she may be loud and opinionated but you are still the boss of you."

"These voices warm my home with stories of where I've traveled to, who I have shared time with, and how far I have come on my journey. It's a great reminder of impermanence, gratitude, and solidarity."

We've been taught for eons what is polite and right, but now we are re-considering the virtues that may not serve us well today.

It's our two year anniversary and we are celebrating by raising funds for the ACN with one of our favorite local pioneers, at one of our favorite hometown spots!

Summer dresses, sandals, slip ons and more!

In collaboration with Boxed Water Is Better®, we chatted with Lisa Truitt who oversees the National Geographic Encounter in Times Square. Her goal? Provide visitors with an "emotional connection to the ocean, and a real appreciation for its beauty."

Tarot expert Rory McMahan is here with the July Tarotscopes to help you make empowered mid-summer decisions.

The articles we are bookmarking to consider, contemplate, and return to next week over the holiday.

"Arroz con leche defines my childhood in so many ways. It is the simplest rice pudding recipe you will ever find with very few ingredients, but it does require some attention and time nursing it at the stove."

"Taking the path of parenthood may bring you closer to those you know who are also parents, or it may not. It’s easy for me to generalize about my friends and those in my communities who have kids about what their lives are like. And it’s all too easy for them to make assumptions about me."

"Too often POC stories (and the stories of all marginalized peoples in general) are regulated by or told from the point of view of someone on the outside."

"Seasonal eating means mostly eating fresh produce at the time of year when it’s ripe and ready for harvesting." Wellness Editor Lisa Levine walks us through the benefits of embracing summer and it's plentiful bounty.

What's on your mind lately? The cultural themes, thoughts, ideas and things on our mind as of late.

Chelsea Fuss is a European transplant who learned, as she tells us, "to embrace a messy but beautiful life, and that can be applied to everything, even to home."

Erin Ashe is a force — her passion and mission is to protect our oceans and the marine life that inhibits it. As a scientist and co-founder of Ocean's Initiative, her daily work fully supports this dream of bold conservation and action.

We are thrilled to be co-hosting this event in collaboration with Seattle's KUOW and in celebration of Pride month.

What's in story for your sign this month? Our resident expert, Rory McMahan, has pulled a card for every sign of the zodiac and offers insights to what lies ahead for June!