Thoughtful how-to guides to help you live better, from Vox’s The Highlight.
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February 6, 2020
How to have a baby, even if you’re worried you can’t afford it
Here’s what new parents and financial planners have to say.
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January 7, 2020
Finally, really good advice on how to stop killing your houseplants
Instagram plantfluencers aren’t the only ones who can keep monstera and snake plants lush and green.
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December 30, 2019
The best things to eat and drink to fight wintertime dread
Tips from cooks and eaters in the coldest parts of the world.
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December 3, 2019
How to have a true hobby, not a side hustle
Step one: Ignore insidious competition culture.
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November 20, 2019
How to spend money to squeeze more joy out of life
Simply having a lot of it won’t automatically increase your sense of well-being. "But using it well can," says one expert.
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November 14, 2019
How to craft your personal style
Hate the idea of capsule wardrobes and workday uniforms? Here’s how to look like yourself.
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October 23, 2019
How to stop looking at your phone
Don’t use it as an alarm, and other tips to break your insidious little habit.
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October 14, 2019
How to pack a Norwegian sandwich, the world’s most boring lunch
For people who cannot deal.
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October 3, 2019
How to avoid wedding drama
Whether you’re planning the event or attending, here’s how to handle plus-ones, drunken guests and — heaven forbid — a canceled wedding.
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September 11, 2019
How to erase your personal information from the internet (it’s not impossible)
Your shopping habits, your family members’ names, even your salary is out there for anyone to see. But you can take back control.
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September 6, 2019
Feeling burned out at work? Here’s how you can take back your life.
Small (but effective!) tactics to help you stop working too much, stay off email, and manage your colleagues.
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August 21, 2019
A smarter way to read recipes
From 2019: Cooking from one is an art form. Here are six tips to help you approach a recipe like a pro.
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August 14, 2019
How to close the massive gender gap in Congress
Women’s lives improve when government is more inclusive. So let’s do this already.
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August 9, 2019
How to be more frugal (without seeming like a cheapskate)
Frugal people still enjoy spending money. They just want to maximize that money to reduce stress.