The MDW December magazine is here! 90 cozy pages of small-biz gifts, mental health tools, creative inspo & community care. Dive in now!

Winter growth is real. Learn how to percolate, slowly building energy, clarity, and momentum, while honoring the season you're in.

A look at the history of “wintering” and how this old practice invites us to slow down, rest, and care for ourselves through the colder months.

Sara Curtin reflects on gratitude as a practice, on and off the mat, inviting us to honor growth, resilience, and the light within the dark.

Misneach: a Gaelic word for quiet, heart-led courage. A reminder that even in uncertainty, we can refill, steady ourselves, and keep going.

Fall teaches us to let go with grace. This piece invites you to honor change, release what no longer fits, and shift into who you’re becoming.

This month: meaningful community care, local voices, beautiful finds, and small ways to feel held in the season.

Helping neighbors bridge the gap when SNAP benefits fall short. Donate or request support. Because everyone deserves a full table.

Need a little extra help? Here’s a list of trusted Kane County resources offering free and low-cost food support.

After giving so much of yourself, your body asks for rest. Anam Cara invites you to treat yourself as your own soul friend.

AI can support mental health or strain it. LCSW Lovey Kaur explores how to find balance between tech, empathy, and real connection.

This week, we explore contentment and how to practice enoughness even when life feels uncertain.

Ever since Monday, September 17th, when governmental forces came to my neighborhood to terrorize my neighbors, I’ve been in a whirlwind of emotions and overwhelm. Initially, I froze. I had no way to know what to do or how to respond. While I know my white skin protects me, the fear and overwhelm came for me anyway. Denial too.  They can’t be here long, right? Why would they target us in the “safe” suburbs? And then I imagined how my Hispanic neighbors were feeling. I know if

The October MDW Mag has arrived! Print copies, surprise gifts, and fall stories that celebrate community, care, and connection.

What guides your yeses and nos? Ethos invites you to slow down, listen, and live by what truly matters.

Waiting for change? Susurrus reminds us that transformation begins quietly. Like leaves before they fall.

Turn your kitchen into a cozy fall sanctuary with herbs, tea rituals & simmer pots. Download our free Kitchen Witchery guide!

Is it possible to find peace? We're unpacking a Greek term meaning serene freedom from distress and discovering how we can make that feeling happening in our lives.

HB1085 could transform mental health access in Illinois by ensuring fair pay for therapists & reducing waitlists. Learn how to take action.

Hobnob. We're reviving this charming word to encourage you to connect with someone who lifts your spirits this week.