What’s the deal with dermaplaning?
A few months ago, a friend of mine was talking about dermaplaning. After she went for the procedure, she posted pictures online touting how amazing her skin looked and felt.
Kelsey Davis
Kelsey Davis is the editor of About magazine. When she's not working, she's usually reading, running or spending time in the great outdoors.
Letter from the Editor: April 2019
Kids are always paying attention My niece Junia celebrated her sixth birthday in January. Instead
Would you switch out your face wash for honey?
The latest craze on beauty blogs seems to be honey. But not for the reason you think. No, the sites aren’t promoting that you eat it. Rather, they’re telling you to slather it all over your face as a cleanser. Sounds pretty messy to me.
Letter from the Editor: March 2019
A couple months back at an editorial meeting, I casually mentioned that the Feast Awards issue was coming up. I put a little feeler out to see what the team would want to taste-test and judge this year. Someone mentioned donuts might be fun, and I immediately decided that’s what we would judge.
Shedding some light on therapy lamps
We’ve all heard of the winter blues. Did you know that for some people it’s more than just being upset about the cold? Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. And it is sad.
Letter from the Editor: February 2019
The past few years, we’ve featured singles in our February issue, but this year, it’s all about the couples. Why shouldn’t they get some recognition? I mean, it is the month of love after all.
What’s the deal with collagen protein shakes?
While at a recent editorial meeting, Alison Matas mentioned that she started drinking protein shakes. I immediately thought of those gym rats who make protein shakes and talk all about their “gains.” I admit, I gave Alison the weirdest look and questioned whether she was trying to bulk up.
Like a fairytale
Melissa Bloom-Doerschuk and David Doerschuk initially met on Facebook. His sister recommended he add Melissa as a friend. After several attempts, she finally responded. Melissa knew what she was looking for, and David had it. Within five months, the two were engaged, and a year and a half later, they were married.
We eloped!
The big, traditional-style wedding isn’t for everyone, and that’s completely OK. When it came time to plan my own wedding, I knew I didn’t want an extravagant affair. Austin and I had been to and been a part of enough traditional weddings in the past five years to know that something small and intimate was more our style.
Letter from the Editor: January 2019
Every year, the holidays come and go so quickly. The turkey dinner, the shopping, the presents, the tree, the ball dropping, the time spent with family—it all happens so fast. And just like that, it’s over and you’re left wondering what to do.
