It’s something like making a pact with the Devil. When we self-indulge, we obtain the object of our desire up front—whether it’s some glorious “high” (think cocaine, really good New York cheesecake, ...

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson's new book for the holidays is Nigella Christmas. As winter creeps in, we look for ways to be warm and comfortable. One of the best ways to do that, says food writer ...

When my partner, Nick Bull, and I started our e-juice business eight years ago, we didn’t make a conscious decision to become purveyors of guilty pleasures. We were just following our bliss by ...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused millions of Americans to need to self-isolate, practice social distancing and shelter in place. These uncertain times are causing major stress and ...

Self-care is good for you, but self-care and self-indulgence are two different things. Oftentimes, the two seem to be getting mixed up on social media. Self-care isn’t just about taking care of your ...

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” –Audre Lorde This month, I have taken up drawing. I spend hours sketching bodies, all of ...

Vacations don't always make it easy to stick to your regular eating habits and workout routine, and one blogger, Sara Puhto, wants to make sure everyone knows that's totally OK. In a recent Instagram ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I’ve been accused of being terrible at celebrating. When my first novel ...