Allie Volpe
DAME Magazine
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Young Americans Are Paying the High Cost for Inflation
Donnisha Brown says she wears a mask in the grocery store, not only to protect herself and fellow shoppers from Covid-19 but to covertly mutter, “Who the hell got enough money to pay for this food?” without detection. Over the last few months, the 27-year-old has clocked the jump in price for food—and for gas and her homeowner’s association fees, too. “I go into a grocery store, I get a case of… → Read More
6 Storage Hacks To Eliminate Clutter, According To Experts
Organizing experts share their best hacks for small-space storage, from Command hooks to cube systems. → Read More
The Resurrection of Retail
Buying goods online became even more of a utility during the pandemic. But for some, the energy of IRL exchanges will always beat the impersonal act of pressing the checkout button. → Read More
What Happened When The MLMs Found Tinder
Apps like Tinder and Bumble explicitly prohibit commercial activity, but that doesn't stop MLM recruiters from posing as potential friends and lovers. → Read More
Why you always think your friends are mad at you — even when they’re not
My friend hasn't texted me back. Does she hate me? → Read More
Should You Promote Your Small Business In A Dating Profile Bio?
On dating apps, entrepreneurs have easy access to hundreds of locals to whom they can advertise their small business. But should they? → Read More
All Your Questions About Finding A Wedding Photographer, Answered
An expert and a newlywed share tips on how to make planning your wedding photographer low stress and hassle-free. → Read More
How To Plan Your Wedding Flowers If You Know Literally Nothing About Wedding Flowers
A florist and a newlywed offer tips on planning your wedding flowers and avoiding the hassle. → Read More
When Should You Send Out Wedding Invitations? All Your Questions About Invites, Answered
Experts and newlyweds give tips for planning your wedding invitations and save-the-dates without stress or hassle. → Read More
The pandemic has been hard on friendships. Here’s how to reconnect.
Give yourself time to warm up to socializing, be choosy in whom you pick, find shared routines, and other strategies to make the most out of friendships. → Read More
Do you go all out for your birthday? Join the party.
These women have resolved to celebrate big and honor the milestone — even throughout the pandemic. → Read More
At-Home COVID Tests Are Here. Should You Use Them?
‘Results in 15 minutes from the comfort of your home’ sounds great, but they won't work for every type of COVID case. → Read More
What to Do if a Sibling's Jealousy Is Tearing Your Family Apart
Career envy or misplaced competition can make these relationships feel bad. → Read More
Do You Really Want to Break Up, or Are You Just Horny for Post-Vax Summer?
“The two worst times in your life to make an important decision are when you’re feeling really, really bad and really, really good.” → Read More
Your True Crime Obsession Could Be Hurting Your Mental Health
After a year on high alert, flooding your system with nerve-wracking entertainment may exacerbate problems in other areas of life. → Read More
How to Dream About Post-Vaccine Life Without Feeling Worse About the Present
If you're feeling impatient as hell or just can't really let yourself feel hope yet, here's what to do. → Read More
Why Are My Boomer Parents on Their Phones Literally All the Time?
“They've gotten called out by the waiters for being on their phones too much while I’m just staring at the wall.” → Read More
How to Deal with Crushing Vaccine FOMO
It can be hard to feel like everyone you know is getting jabbed without you. → Read More
Science Says You Need to Plan Some Things to Look Forward To
With the current state of the world, it's essential, not selfish or silly, to give yourself a positive, anticipatory boost—here’s why. → Read More
How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Standing Up For Yourself
You know avoiding potentially uncomfortable conversations probably isn’t in your best interest... but what if everyone hates you after you speak up!!! → Read More