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**”The ‘That Girl’ Routine: How to Effortlessly Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle”**
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**”The ‘That Girl’ Routine: How to Effortlessly Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle”**

Three years ago we introduced you to the That Girl routine as a blueprint for a healthier everyday life. In the meantime, the trend has amassed...

May 30, 2026
The Basics of Sustainability – Simple Steps at a Glance
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The Basics of Sustainability – Simple Steps at a Glance

In 2022, sustainability was still a lifestyle choice: tote bags, less waste, a clear conscience while shopping. Three years later, it has become a...

May 30, 2026
Upcycling is the new form of reuse: Transforming the old into the new
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Upcycling is the new form of reuse: Transforming the old into the new

Upcycling and recycling may sound similar, but they’re two distinct paths. In 2022 we reported that upcycling was on the cusp of a trend. By 2026 it...

May 30, 2026
How to Avoid Plastic: A Plastic-Free Life May Be Easier Than You Think!
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How to Avoid Plastic: A Plastic-Free Life May Be Easier Than You Think!

In 2022 we asked whether a plastic-free life was really so hard. Three years, a new EU regulation, and alarming microplastic studies later, the...

May 30, 2026
How to Radiate Inner Light: Unleashing Your Natural Glow from Within
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How to Radiate Inner Light: Unleashing Your Natural Glow from Within

“True beauty comes from within” - everyone knows that saying. But does everyone truly grasp its meaning? And what does self-love have to do with it?

May 30, 2026
Sustainable Leisure Activities for a Better Future
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Sustainable Leisure Activities for a Better Future

What did we write about sustainable hobbies in 2023-and which of those ideas still hold water in 2025? The honest verdict: one myth debunked, one...

May 30, 2026
Leisure Sports Without Stress and Heavy Equipment
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Leisure Sports Without Stress and Heavy Equipment

In 2023, our magazine advised readers to get back outside and work out in the park instead of the gym after the post-pandemic couch phase. The idea...

May 30, 2026
Autumn Season: The Best Preparation for the New Time of Year
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Autumn Season: The Best Preparation for the New Time of Year

Long, hot summer days, trips to the pool, and melting scoops of ice cream-now autumn is here, and we’ve got the perfect ways to prepare!

May 30, 2026
The Urban Jungle: How the Houseplant Trend Has Transformed Your Living Space
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The Urban Jungle: How the Houseplant Trend Has Transformed Your Living Space

In 2018 we brought the urban-jungle trend into your living room: leaf patterns, monsteras, shelves packed to the brim. Eight years later, the...

May 30, 2026
The Housing Trends of 2018: How Minimalism of Yesterday Has Evolved
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The Housing Trends of 2018: How Minimalism of Yesterday Has Evolved

In 2018 we called five interior trends that we believed would ring the death knell for minimalism. Eight years on, it’s clear: four of them are now...

May 30, 2026
The New IKEA Collection: Inspired by Space
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The New IKEA Collection: Inspired by Space

In 2018 we reported on “Rumtid,” Ikea’s space-inspired study for small living spaces. Seven years later we’re checking back in to see what became of...

May 30, 2026
Spring in the Living Room: New Upcycling Trends
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Spring in the Living Room: New Upcycling Trends

In 2019 we wrote about upcycling for the living room, with tin-can vases and fabric-scrap bunting. Six years later, what started as a DIY pastime has...

May 30, 2026
Huawei P30 – Lifestyle and Performance United in a Single Smartphone
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Huawei P30 – Lifestyle and Performance United in a Single Smartphone

At the Paris launch in spring 2019 we held the Huawei P30 Pro in our hands and wrote about the best smartphone camera of its time. Seven weeks later...

May 30, 2026
BMI, Waist Circumference, and Ponderal Index: What the Weight Formulas Are Really Worth
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BMI, Waist Circumference, and Ponderal Index: What the Weight Formulas Are Really Worth

The BMI has long been the standard measure for weight. But for athletes it can quickly become absurd: a six-pack athlete lands mathematically in the...

May 30, 2026
Serial 1 Cycle – The Bike for Everyone Without a Motorcycle License
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Serial 1 Cycle – The Bike for Everyone Without a Motorcycle License

In 2020, Harley-Davidson spun off Serial 1 as an e-bike start-up. We reported on it back then. What has become of the brand, and does it still hold...

May 30, 2026
Smart kettles and more: What really remained of the connected household
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Smart kettles and more: What really remained of the connected household

At the end of 2023, we asked ourselves why a kettle would need Wi-Fi. Two years later, it's worth a second look: What has become of the connected...

May 30, 2026
China’s Wood Snake Year 2025: A Retrospective Look
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China’s Wood Snake Year 2025: A Retrospective Look

From 29 January 2025 to 16 February 2026, the Wood Snake reigned. What lies behind the Yǐsì sign and what follows now in the Year of the Fire Horse.

May 30, 2026
Ultrasound Skin Scrubber: What the Technology Can Actually Achieve
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Ultrasound Skin Scrubber: What the Technology Can Actually Achieve

In late 2024, ultrasound skin scrubbers flooded our feeds: a sleek metal spatula promising to deep-clean pores and replace expensive skincare...

May 30, 2026