I always feel better and happier when my home is organized and filled with beautiful things – especially in the kitchen where it feels like we always end up congregating. Here are some of my favorite items from over the years that also make great gifts. Note: This post includes products that I believe in […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts for the Home appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

Is it just me or is Gen Z one of the hardest groups to gift for? Luckily, I know my own daughters pretty well and here are the things I’m excited about this year. This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also includes affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission if […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts for Gen Z Daughters appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

Every year, we do the holidays in Kansas City with my family. These are some of my favorite, tried and true gifts for everyone from my husband Jamie, to my sister Elizabeth and our parents. This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also includes affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts for Family appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

As the weather gets colder here in the northeast, I love prepping for cozy moments of rest and relaxation. This is one of the ways I recharge during the busy holiday season—and, of course, throughout the year.  Here are some of my favorite items for rest and relaxation! Add in a good book (check out […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Cozy Gifts for Rest & Relaxation appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

It can be intimidating to pick out books for people, but I love supporting readers. Here are some of my favorite gifts for readers. This post includes products that I believe and love myself. It also includes affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase from these links. This never comes at […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts for Readers appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

Last year, I launched my Gift-Giving Quiz to address that common challenge: having no idea what gift to give someone. This quiz helps! It identifies your recipient’s “gift-appreciation profile”: Easy-to-Please Tried-and-True Enthusiast Connoisseur Knowing a recipient’s type will help spark fresh ideas for the types of gifts they’ll love. But here’s the surprising thing— Often, when […] The post What’s Your Gift-Appreciation Profile? appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in partnership with BetterHelp. I only endorse products or tools that I think are useful, fun, or interesting. Sonni Williams is a Senior Clinical Operations Manager at BetterHelp, today’s largest online therapy service. BetterHelp’s network of over 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people worldwide take ownership of […] The post Three Ways to Prioritize Mental Health, Starting Today: A Conversation with BetterHelp’s Sonni Wlliams For World Mental Health Day appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

Ta-da! I’m extremely excited to announce my new journal: I Want You to Know: My Portrait of You. I’ve never done a journal like this before. Speaking for myself, I cannot wait to fill out multiple copies to give as holiday gifts this year. Some background: Ancient philosophers and modern scientists agree that a key—perhaps […] The post Spotlight on the “I Want You to Know” Journal appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

On September 4, 2024, my husband Jamie and I will have been married for thirty years. Unbelievable. We didn’t notice it at the time, but our wedding date is easy to remember: 9/4/94. Very handy. At this point, we’ve lived together longer than we lived apart. To mark this occasion, I decided to reflect on […] The post Reflections on a 30th Wedding Anniversary: 30 Things I’ve Learned appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more

My husband Jamie and I recently drove our younger daughter Eleanor up to college, to help her move in for her freshman year. It’s a huge family milestone. In the weeks before, we went to Target, washed the new sheets, jammed stuff into plastic drawers, labeled towels, and finally loaded up the trunk. Because we […] The post Five Reflections from Dropping Off My College Freshman appeared first on Gretchen Rubin ..read more