2025 November Archive: Mental Health, Skincare, Sustainable Fashion, and More

When you think about mental health, the state of your emotional, psychological, and social well-being that affects how you think, feel, and handle stress. Also known as emotional wellness, it isn’t just about avoiding crisis—it’s about catching the quiet signs before they turn into something bigger. The first stage of a mental breakdown doesn’t come with a scream. It shows up as exhaustion that won’t lift, numbness when you used to feel everything, and a body that just won’t stop being tired. That’s what the posts this month are talking about: the real, unglamorous truth behind how we’re holding up.

And it’s not just mental health. skincare, the routine and products used to maintain and improve the condition of the skin. Also known as skin care, it got a reality check too. Is toner even necessary? Is La Mer worth the price tag? Turns out, most of us are doing more than we need—and paying for it. Meanwhile, sustainable fashion, clothing made with ethical labor, eco-friendly materials, and transparent supply chains. Also known as ethical fashion, it isn’t expensive because it’s fancy. It’s expensive because it actually pays people fairly and doesn’t poison the planet. The cheap stuff? That’s where the real cost hides.

But this month wasn’t all heavy stuff. We looked at what actually saves you money—like growing your own food in a backyard garden, which can cut your grocery bill by $200 to $300 a year if you avoid the common mistakes. We broke down the best websites for home decor ideas in 2025, so you don’t waste hours scrolling through pretty pictures that don’t fit your life. And we cut through the noise around mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Also known as present-moment awareness, it—it’s not meditation, it’s not relaxation, it’s just noticing what’s already happening right now, without trying to fix it.

These aren’t random topics. They’re all connected by one thing: how we live, day to day. What we put on our skin, what we wear, how we handle stress, what we grow in our yards, where we find inspiration—all of it adds up to how we feel in our own lives. This archive isn’t just a list of past posts. It’s a snapshot of what people are asking right now: How do I take care of myself without burning out? How do I make choices that don’t cost the earth—literally and figuratively? And how do I do it without buying into hype?

Below you’ll find the full collection from November 2025. No fluff. No filler. Just real answers to real questions people are asking—about their bodies, their homes, their wallets, and their peace of mind.