The luxury I can’t give up? My morning movement ritual. A sunrise hike, Pilates flow, or stretch session with a good playlist jump-starts my energy for the day. It clears my head, keeps my body in shape, and melts away stress. It’s self-care I’m genuinely grateful to carve out time for every morning.Domonique,
Every other Friday, our home gets a reset and feels fresh again. That’s thanks to the luxury of a biweekly housekeeper, and honestly, I could never go without it. It’s more than just a clean house. It’s a deep clean — the kind I rarely have time (or energy) to do myself. But the biggest benefit? Less stress. I don’t have to constantly remind my husband or kids to tidy up. The usual tension over chores disappears.Yes, it’s a luxury, but it brings peace, balance, and breathing room to our family life. And for me, that’s worth every last cent.Ashley, 42,
A little luxury that I couldn’t live without is the humble bath. I’ve never lived in a place without one (and have missed out on amazing homes as a result!), because after a week my body is in such dire need of a good soak. It calms my nervous system, makes me feel nurtured and cocooned, and is the site where I do all my best thinking. So many ancient cultures honour bathing rituals, so even if you don’t love them, baths are doing so much for your body and mind behind the scenes. Be sure to add salts, oils, huge herbal bath teabags — the works! Ava,
Quality olive oil makes everything taste delicious, helps with digestion and is the key to a long and happy life. It also makes me feel like I’m living the Dolce Vita every time I’m generously drizzling. Doesn’t get more luxurious than that!George,
Since I moved to NYC, the main thing I won’t scrimp on, ever, is getting a cab late at night. I know I could take the subway, but it is absolutely terrifying (even during daylight hours). That feeling of safety will never not be worth it.Lucy,
Real Life of an MSW 