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The Gift of Sanity: Managing Holiday Stress While Hosting Family
Hosting family for Christmas is a beautiful way to celebrate togetherness—until the turkey burns, your aunt starts a debate about politics, and your kitchen starts looking like the finale of a chaotic holiday baking competition. Don’t worry, though—hosting doesn’t have to leave you frazzled. Here are 5 practical tips for managing holiday stress and keeping your sanity intact, backed by data because, yes, science cares about your holiday well-being. Lists Are Your Best Frien

The Modern Domestic Woman
Dec 10, 2025


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

The Modern Domestic Woman
Dec 1, 2025


Gratitude On & Off the Mat: Embracing the Light & the Dark
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.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Nov 23, 2025


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

The Modern Domestic Woman
Nov 17, 2025


MDW Cares Launches “SNAP to It” to Support Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity
Helping neighbors bridge the gap when SNAP benefits fall short. Donate or request support. Because everyone deserves a full table.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 31, 2025


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

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 27, 2025


How AI Is Shaping Our Mental Health in Today’s World
AI can support mental health or strain it. LCSW Lovey Kaur explores how to find balance between tech, empathy, and real connection.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 22, 2025


Word of the Week: Contentment
This week, we explore contentment and how to practice enoughness even when life feels uncertain.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 20, 2025


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

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 16, 2025


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

The Modern Domestic Woman
Oct 13, 2025


Summer Hair Recovery
Hair feeling fried post-summer? 🌞 Discover Ren Jord’s scalp-to-strand reset for stronger, shinier, nourished hair this fall.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 10, 2025


MDW September Mini Mag
Honest stories, practical support, and pretty things. All curated with care for women in transition.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Sep 5, 2025


Word of the Week: Harvest
Waiting for your harvest? Growth is happening in the quiet seasons too—patience, lessons, and small steps all prepare your future self.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 25, 2025


Word of the Week: Rage
Rage isn’t just a meme-worthy meltdown. It’s a signal. A demand. A reminder that something feels off.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 18, 2025


Word of the Week: Intrepid
Being intrepid is about shifting how you approach challenges so they feel less like a wall to bang your head against—and more like a doorway you get to unlock.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 11, 2025


Rewriting the Rules: How Haley Schwartz Is Revolutionizing Fashion for Women of All Abilities
Haley Schwartz is turning adaptive fashion on its head—proving that style and medical needs can (and should) coexist beautifully.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 7, 2025


August Mini Mag
This month’s Mini Mag is my version of a new backpack and freshly sharpened pencils. Whether you’re reworking your schedule, craving a reset, or just need something soft to land on, this issue is for you.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 4, 2025


The Silent Burden of the Great Wealth Transfer: Stuff, Stress, and Sentimental Landmines
The Great Stuff Transfer is about so much more than objects. It brings up family dynamics, generational values, long-held guilt, and sometimes grief that’s been quietly sitting in storage, too. These moments, going through boxes, saying no to heirlooms, setting boundaries, can stir up emotions you didn’t expect.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 31, 2025


MDW June/July Mini Mag
Our June/July Mini Mag is LIVE! Whether you’re sipping tea in a snail mug or advocating for survivors through your coffee choices, this is what lifestyle with purpose looks like.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jun 25, 2025


Word of the Week: Flounce
even if you’re not a “dramatic” person, flouncing isn’t about causing a scene. It’s about trying on a little extra expression—giving yourself permission to stop shrinking and start showing up with just a little more attitude, humor, or style.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jun 23, 2025
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