Stephanie Osmanski

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Peonies typically bloom sometime from late April to early June. Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Stephanie Osmanski Three years ago, I planted peonies because I loved the color varieties and the way the fluffy petals filled out a bouquet. I stuck a few stems in the ground, not knowing much about growing peonies, including how long they’d bloom or even when. When they did bloom, of course, they were stunning, but the first hard rain came and left them basically destroyed—and me, disappointed.

1 week ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Better Homes & Gardens The most important part of an airport outfit is definitely the pants. In the past, I’ve made every kind of travel pants mistake you could make; I’ve worn biker shorts and been too cold, jeans that were too stiff, and sweats that were too tight. But while researching comfortable travel clothes before my latest trip to France, I found this hidden gem on Amazon—and for only $14 right now while they’re on sale.

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Image by RDNE Stock project / PexelsMay 29, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Happiness is not just about good things happening in your life; a lot of it has to do with brain chemistry.

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Credit: Better Homes & Gardens I haven’t always been the best packer. I used to overpack, then I swung the absolute opposite direction and became an underpacker. I reverted to my overpacking ways yet again to overcompensate, but I recently got it together while packing for a two-week trip to France. With a big international trip like that, there’s no room for error, and I quickly learned that lightweight, versatile clothing is the key to packing travel outfits intentionally.

1 week ago | bhg.com | Stephanie Osmanski

Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon There are some day-altering grievances you just can’t foresee until they happen—small, but annoying inconveniences that seemingly have no clear solution. A stitch popping while you’re at the office, or injuring your hand while steaming a garment for an important event. You couldn’t have predicted these frustrating buzz kills, but boy, do they put a damper on your day (and mood).