With an eagerness to save time, money, and energy and to eat healthier, many people have embraced meal prepping as an idealized approach to home cooking. Planning your meals ahead of your busy schedule is a sustainable practice that reaps what is sown. Whether you are just dipping your spoon into this epicurean journey or have been on the meal prep train for years, we are here to offer some user-friendly meal prep tips that could change your life!

Founded in SoCal, the Picnic Collective is not your average basket-and-blanket setup. This luxury picnic rental company values aesthetic design and comfort above all! Each picnic tells a story. This magical tradition gives everyone a seat at the table (or blanket) and brings people together to enjoy the ever-inspiring outdoors. The Picnic Collective’s creative styling can turn any day into a special occasion. Cheers!

We know that there’s a lot on your mind when you're planning a wedding, so let your best ladies take care of you and listen to what you want when it comes to the bachelorette! As long as your heart is in it, no bachelorette party is too basic or too extreme. Whether you celebrate with a hometown staycation or an all-out destination bash, this occasion should be a fun way to let loose and relax before you say, "I do."

Keep up with our podcast VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul to hear stories come to life in coffee-casual dialogue. From war heroes to 30A community influencers to travel videographers, VIE Speaks interviewees share a wide range of expertise, and the intimate nature of the podcast gives an ear to the behind-the-scenes details of their personal journeys.

As the coronavirus pandemic abruptly overwhelmed society, leaders have risen to bring hope and redemption to our presently broken and disheartened world. Some of those leaders include the world’s biggest entertainers. With most tours canceled for the rest of the year, drive-in concerts have become a creative way to keep the music going for fans around the country.

As summer has arrived, we have found ourselves getting ready for seasonal festivities, and one of our favorites is going to the beach! Pack your essentials and making sure you adequately prepare for all the fun in the sun, sand, and surf. Our team has spent summers along the Gulf Coast for years and we've got your back. Here are some of our favorite beach beauty secrets to help you become your best glowing goddess!

Wallpaper is back and in full swing—gasp! (In a good way.) There are fantastic new options for wallpaper application and removal like peel-and-stick sheets or patterns, which make wall coverings less permanent and so much easier to install. Refresh a ho-hum room with a bold accent wall, or make your previously dull half-bath unforgettable for your guests. There are so many possibilities, and the updated options are endless! Check out five of our favorite gasp-worthy wallpaper looks.

Stress often leads to distress for your skin. We're all in need of a little R&R during this hectic time. While we are working from home and staying at home more, take the opportunity to try a few of these simple steps. We've rounded up some of our favorite tips, tools, and DIY facial recipes to help revitalize your skin at home!

Many of us have been trying to organize our lives while stuck at home. Much of the time, we get overwhelmed or distracted when we go too deep into the black holes of our clutter. That is where the ultimate question comes in to play: "Does it spark joy?" This phrase is the key when purging your life according to expert Marie Kondo. Check out our favorite tips from the queen of organization and the mastermind behind this glorious phrase.

Our mental health affects everything in our lives, sometimes in ways we don’t even realize. Everyone has dealt with a down or off day, while others experience more long-term effects. It’s important to remember that you are never alone. Especially with the times we are going through now, everyone deals with stress, anxiety, and more issues related to mental health. This is why we all need to take the time to check in with ourselves or with someone to keep our mental state in check.

Now, more than ever, it’s important to think of Mother Nature and how we can adjust our lives in simple ways to help preserve this beautiful world we live in. This list of helpful tips is a great place to start finding ways to live sustainably and help create a better future for all.

Mother’s Day, coming up this Sunday, looks a little different this year for many people while we are social distancing, keeping us from the normal festive activities such as going out to brunch with the family to celebrate. But there are still plenty of ways to make this year’s Mother’s Day special in the comfort of your own home.