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Helen Carefoot

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Helen Carefoot is a freelance lifestyle, culture, and entertainment journalist based in Washington, D.C. Previously, she was Well+Good’s Lifestyle Writer and worked at The Washington Post on the lifestyle desk in the features section. She has a degree in Journalism and International Relations from the University of Southern California.

Latest Posts From Helen

11 Books About Road Trips to Fuel Your Wanderlust
Books
14 hours ago

11 Books About Road Trips to Fuel Your Wanderlust

Everyone loves road trips — likely because an open road offers possibility.

10 Books About Running to Add to Your TBR Pile
Books
Dec 26, 2024

10 Books About Running to Add to Your TBR Pile

Like eating or sleeping, running is one of the most natural actions.

The $736 Cost of Hosting a Holiday Party
Home
Dec 11, 2024

The $736 Cost of Hosting a Holiday Party

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

The Ultimate "Sunday Reset" Checklist to Prepare For the Week Ahead
Home
Oct 30, 2024

The Ultimate "Sunday Reset" Checklist to Prepare For the Week Ahead

Who said Sunday isn't a day for rest and relaxation?

For the Self-Employed, Maternity Leave Is a Double-Edged Sword
Family
Oct 2, 2024

For the Self-Employed, Maternity Leave Is a Double-Edged Sword

It's no secret that being a working mother in the United States is difficult.

The 9 Best Places to Travel in September, According to Experts
Travel
Sep 17, 2024

The 9 Best Places to Travel in September, According to Experts

Summer travel may be in the rearview, but the end of the season doesn't mean it's time to stow your best carry-on bag entirely.

How to Take Out a Loan With Cash App: An Expert Weighs Benefits and Drawbacks
Money
Sep 10, 2024

How to Take Out a Loan With Cash App: An Expert Weighs Benefits and Drawbacks

Phones play a big role in even our offline lives, and that includes managing money: you can easily and securely charge your friend for an iced latte, check up on your bank account, or make a budget.

Loud Budgeting, Please Meet "Slow Shopping"
Money
Aug 20, 2024

Loud Budgeting, Please Meet "Slow Shopping"

It's never been easier to shop.

How to Get the "Bookshelf Wealth" Look, According to an Interior Designer
Home
Jul 25, 2024

How to Get the "Bookshelf Wealth" Look, According to an Interior Designer

For the past several years, Scandi minimalism, with its sharp lines and bright whites, has had a death grip on the interior design world.

Silent Book Clubs Are Here and Introvert-Friendly
Books
Jun 17, 2024

Silent Book Clubs Are Here and Introvert-Friendly

It's a great time to be a reader.

Skip the Drill With These 10 Renter-Friendly Curtain Rod Solutions
Home
Apr 16, 2024

Skip the Drill With These 10 Renter-Friendly Curtain Rod Solutions

Decorating a home isn't a one-step process.

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