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1 month ago | 
firstforwomen.com | Louisa Marshall
Hair My pixie cut shaped me-but now, I'm curious about who I'll become without it I've had short hair longer than I've had a driver's license. For almost 14 years, my identity has been shaped in part by my pixie cut-cropped, choppy, blunt, feminine, powerful. But as I approach my July wedding, there's a quiet, certain part of me that's ready to let it grow.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Louisa Marshall
I’ve had short hair longer than I’ve had a driver’s license. For almost 14 years, my identity has been shaped in part by my pixie cut—cropped, choppy, blunt, feminine, powerful. But as I approach my July wedding, there’s a quiet, certain part of me that’s ready to let it grow. Here, I explain why I decided to chop my hair in the first place, what it’s really like to maintain a pixie, why I’ve decided to grow it out now, and what I hope to discover—about my hair and myself—through the journey ahead.
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Mar 18, 2025 | 
thebloominghaven.com | Louisa Marshall
I’m particular about my coffee, so I always try to use locally-sourced beans from a small-batch roaster in my neighborhood. The Melitta® Vision™’s customizable brewing settings allow me to highlight those nuanced flavors—whether I’m craving a light, floral morning cup or a bolder, more robust brew. Some standout features I love:✔️ Variable Bloom Control – This feature pre-infuses the coffee grounds before brewing, mimicking a pour-over and extracting maximum flavor.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
firstforwomen.com | Julie Miltenberger |Louisa Marshall
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett |Louisa Marshall
The average U.S. household will pay about $637 in heating costs this winter. Here, learn simple strategies to cut your bill in half. Save hundreds each year with a thermostat trickFor every degree you turn down your thermostat, you can save up to 3 percent per hour. If your house will be empty while you’re at work, for example, going 8–10 degrees cooler is ideal. Just avoid going below 60°F to prevent the potential of frozen pipes.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
womansworld.com | Lindsay Bosslett |Louisa Marshall
What does skiing have in common with organizing? Plenty! Anita Yokota, author of Home Therapy, devised the popular ‘Ski Slope Method’ of organizing to streamline decluttering. Here, a few of her strategies. Start easily by picking one cornerJust as a skier starts small on the bunny hill, it’s best to tackle clutter one step at a time. “Break up a room into smaller sections,” says organizer Christina Giaquinto (ChristinaGiaquinto.com). Start by picking a single corner of one room.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
womansworld.com | Gina Roberts-Grey |Louisa Marshall
After spending years having difficulty breathing, Melissa Eboli was shocked at how much her life improved once she discovered a simple remedy that cleared her airways. Oh man…I’m running so late, thought Melissa Eboli, 43, as she rushed to meet a client. As a sales representative, Melissa needed to be out the door early in the morning. But chronic fatigue and brain fog stemming from adult-onset asthma made it impossible for Melissa to get going.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
womansworld.com | Ann Green |Louisa Marshall
From the memory-boosting power of lion’s mane mushrooms to turmeric’s talent for erasing pain, store shelves are packed with superfoods that promise to help your health and satisfy your taste buds. Matcha lattes burn fatA trendy brew made from baby green tea leaves and creamy soy milk is more than just delicious, it may also boost fat burn.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
firstforwomen.com | Louisa Marshall
In an era known for political differences, the vast majority could agree that Jimmy Carter - the 39th president of the United States - was a national treasure. Known for his humanitarian approach to politics as well as his work outside of the White House, Carter solidified himself early on as a gifted speaker, sharing memorable quotes on leadership, peace, humanity and more throughout his public life.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
myrtlebeachonline.com | Louisa Marshall
Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the dynamic duo behind The Home Edit, are bringing their signature blend of organization and design to the highly anticipated reboot of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Ahead of the January 2 premiere, the pair sat down with FIRST for Women exclusively to discuss their approach to hosting the iconic show, the deeply personal stories behind each transformation and their mission to create spaces that foster healing and growth.
