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What This 3-Week Self-Care Challenge Taught Me About Living More Mindfully

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This New Data Shows How Millennials' POV On Money Is Evolving

It's no secret that just about everyone has an opinion on the financial lives of millennials. And while the reality is that everyone spends and saves in

by Brianna Arps

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23-Year-Old Tennis Star Madison Keys On The Power Of Perseverance...

Update: Madison Keys advanced to the 2018 US Open Semi Final on September 6. How would you feel if, in just a few short years of your career, you were

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4 Easy Ways To Prevent A Post-Summer Slump

The fear of summer ending can make your average Sunday scaries seem actually pleasant — especially when it feels like you haven't even made it halfway

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The Best Foundations For Sensitive, Dry Skin — According To Celeb...

It's hard to argue that having sensitive, dry skin can be a bummer, no matter the season. But it's especially problematic when you're transitioning from

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29 CurlFest Looks That Celebrate The Beauty Of Natural Hair

In 2014, five friends launched the Curly Girl Collective, a marketing group that has led the natural hair revolution in challenging the status quo,

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5 Bean Recipes To Add To Your Meal-Prep Rotation ASAP

We're huge proponents of dedicating one night a week to meal prep (to avoid all those $14 lunch salads or last-minute food deliveries at the end of a long

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We Live Next Door To NYC — & Our Mortgage Is $3,400 A Month

In Refinery29's Sweet Digs, we take a look inside the sometimes small, sometimes spacious homes of millennial city dwellers. Today, in partnership with

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6 Simple Party-Planning Rules Celeb Event Planners Swear By

Summer is in full swing, with high temps, long days, and no shortage of crammed rooftops. So naturally, we want to book a getaway (or four), spend every

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5 Hilariously Bad First-Date Stories

We've all had our fair share of bad dates — from that terrible setup our friend swore we'd hit it off with to that match whose red-flag-filled bio we

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8 Things You NEED For Your First Place

Life is full of firsts: first lost tooth, first adult relationship, first job, first time losing your sunglasses and then realizing they were on your head

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My Apartment Costs $4,000 A Month — & Here's What It Looks Like

In Refinery29's Sweet Digs, we take a look inside the sometimes small, sometimes spacious homes of millennial city dwellers. Today, in partnership with

by Brianna Arps

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The Facts About Marine Plastic Pollution — & How You Can Help

There's no denying that marine plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to our environment. According to new data, a staggering 1 million plastic

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Target's New Home Brand Just Dropped — Here's What To E...

A set of throw pillows here, an accent rug there. Somehow it seems like we’re always on a quest to make our living spaces feel more homey...without

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How To FINALLY Get Yourself To Drink More Water

While that old rule of drinking eight glasses of water a day is basically made up (a lot of factors go into determining how much water your body needs,

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The Best Teeny-Tiny Zodiac Tattoos For Every Sign

When you think about it, deciding to get a tattoo is only half the battle. Picking out your design comes next, and that's an agonizing process for many.

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3 Mental Health Awareness Advocates On Why It's So Important...

The conversation surrounding mental health has reached a tipping point. While there's still a lot to be said, recent headlines prove mental illness is

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These Artists Are Changing The Way Young Black Women Feel About T...

From childhood, young Black women are taught to believe that their hair is "unkempt," "unmanageable," and even "unprofessional." It's banned in schools

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4 Money-Saving Tips You Probably Haven't Thought About

The idea of saving money may sound overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of where to even start. The reality is, not all budgeting best practices

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This R29er Shares Her Favorite Hometown Hot Spots

New York City is arguably one of the greatest places on Earth. Here, you’re free to do (almost) anything, become the foodie you've always wanted to be,

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The Best Under-$15 Beauty Buys At Ulta Right Now

New York City has a lot of things. Pizza by the slice until 5 a.m., an entire museum dedicated to sex, a 24/7 transportation system that, up until now,

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The Personal Finance Advice Everyone In Their 20s Should Follow

Typically, our 20s are marked by a number of milestones, including graduating college, entering the workforce, moving up the career ladder, and, for some,

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Winter Is (Still) Here: 5 Coat Styles To Wrap Up In

It's that time of year, folks. It's getting lighter earlier, we're ready to unpack our sandals, and yet we've been hit with another (hopefully final)

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A Look At The Lesser-Known Stigmas Female Filmmakers Face

It goes without saying that women have long been underrepresented in the film and television industry — but that extends well beyond just actors.

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Here's Everything Gynecologists Say You Should Stop Worrying...

If you have a vagina, chances are, you also have a fair share of questions about what exactly goes on down there. Asking those questions out loud —

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The Not-So-Obvious Reasons Why More Women Are Needed In Film

It goes without saying that women have long been underrepresented in the film and television industry — but that extends well beyond just actors.

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Studies Show Female Gamers Are On The Rise — But There's Sti...

Gaming has evolved dramatically over the years: from a scientific experiment to a national pastime to a booming, multibillion-dollar industry. Part of

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What Hiring A Life Coach Taught Me About My Type A Personality

Refinery29 is teaming up with The Laughing Cow for an #AntiRoutine mission that's all about shifting your perspective to unlock new possibilities. Say

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