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Elizabeth Carter

Elizabeth Carter is a Bienvibe contributor writing vetted, bite-size lifestyle inspiration on wellness, style, relationships and more.

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Your Body Asks for Something Different: Why Avoid Alcohol During Your Cycle — Health

Your Body Asks for Something Different: Why Avoid Alcohol During Your Cycle

Alcohol can lower women’s chances of getting pregnant—especially during a specific phase of the menstrual cycle.

10 Cool Summer Outfits with a Baseball Cap, Stylishly — Fashion

10 Cool Summer Outfits with a Baseball Cap, Stylishly

A baseball cap adds a unique touch to your look—and you can style it way more creatively than you might think!

Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Heart of Italy – What the Dolomites Gave Us — Leisure

Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Heart of Italy – What the Dolomites Gave Us

This year, we decided our vacation would be about more than just relaxing—it would be about shared adventures too. My daughter had just turned 9, the perfect age for some serious hikes. We didn’t plan any extreme challenges, but wanted this trip to be more than just beach time. That’s how we ended up exploring Slovenia and the stunning landscapes at the heart of Italy, the Dolomites.

My Silence Isn’t Consent, I’m Just Done Playing Games — Lifestyle

My Silence Isn’t Consent, I’m Just Done Playing Games

As a teenager, I almost made it a sport to prove I was right. If someone misunderstood me, I’d immediately start explaining. If they hurt me, I’d snap back. If I got into an argument, I’d keep pushing my point until the other person gave up. I thought words were meant to show that I mattered.

"No" brought me closer to myself than any yes ever could — Lifestyle

"No" brought me closer to myself than any yes ever could

There was a time when every single no felt like a personal failure. A friend’s rejection or a dismissed idea meant to me that I wasn’t good enough.

I Found Myself in Silence Instead of Noise — and It Healed Me — Lifestyle

I Found Myself in Silence Instead of Noise — and It Healed Me

For a long time, I thought I handled noise well: the constant buzzing of messages, the "just a quick question" interruptions, the world always wanting something. I believed that made me competent, useful, and valuable.

I Joined a Women’s Circle for Six Months — Here’s How It Changed Me — Lifestyle

I Joined a Women’s Circle for Six Months — Here’s How It Changed Me

It all started when my therapist, whom I regularly see for family constellation work, mentioned at the beginning of the year that a women’s circle was starting—and I could join if I wanted.

Discover Which Art Style Draws You In! What It Reveals About Your Personality — Lifestyle

Discover Which Art Style Draws You In! What It Reveals About Your Personality

Art has a unique way of reflecting who we are—not just when we create it, but also through the choices we make. Your pick says a lot about you!

10 Outfits That Make the Heatwave Bearable — and Turn Heads Wherever You Go — Fashion

10 Outfits That Make the Heatwave Bearable — and Turn Heads Wherever You Go

You’re not alone if you’d rather wear nothing in this scorching heat — but what do those who want to look irresistible even in the hottest weather actually wear?

Boredom? No Way! – 10 Fun Outdoor Ideas for Kids This Summer — Family

Boredom? No Way! – 10 Fun Outdoor Ideas for Kids This Summer

Summer means vacation time, but after a few weeks, a little parental help can turn fun into meaningful moments. Creative summer activities boost kids’ motor skills, connect them with nature, and offer a refreshing break from daily routines. Looking for ideas just like these?

I Want My Daughter to Eat Healthy — But Not Fear Food — Family

I Want My Daughter to Eat Healthy — But Not Fear Food

Sometimes motherhood feels like an endless balancing act. Screen time, exercise, homework, deadlines... And in the middle of it all is the question of what, how, and when our kids eat. Most importantly: how to make sure they don’t develop a food fear.

How Men Show Love According to Their Zodiac Sign — Lifestyle

How Men Show Love According to Their Zodiac Sign

Some surprise you with a bouquet, others quietly watch over you from the background—love speaks in a thousand different ways. Astrology can help you understand how someone loves, even when they don’t say it out loud!

This Is the Question I Get Asked Most Since I Stopped Eating Meat — Health

This Is the Question I Get Asked Most Since I Stopped Eating Meat

"Don’t you miss meat?" This is the question I hear most often when I mention that I haven’t eaten animal products for years. At first, I’d smile and try to wrap up the conversation quickly, but over time I realized this question runs much deeper than simple curiosity.

My Deepest Friendships Were Born in Adulthood — And Now I Know Why — Lifestyle

My Deepest Friendships Were Born in Adulthood — And Now I Know Why

In my early twenties, I believed the people I partied with, cried with, and dreamed about the future with would stay by my side forever. We had a lovable, tight-knit group that spent every weekend together, often diving into conversations about life’s meaning and mysteries. Then suddenly, something shifted: I was the first to step into adult life.

10 Effortless Yet Stylish Hairstyles for Vacation – When You Want to Look Great Without the Fuss — Hair

10 Effortless Yet Stylish Hairstyles for Vacation – When You Want to Look Great Without the Fuss

I can’t wait for vacation! Since this year we’re not just doing family trips but also hitting a festival with my bestie, I’ve already started exploring some cool hairstyle ideas.

Being a Teen in the ’90s Meant Freedom! Today’s Teens Face a Tougher Reality — Lifestyle

Being a Teen in the ’90s Meant Freedom! Today’s Teens Face a Tougher Reality

The music playing in our ears, secret notes passed under the desk, and those first sneaky escapes to parties mom would never have allowed…

So, Am I Officially Old Now? Researchers Say You Are After 34 — Lifestyle

So, Am I Officially Old Now? Researchers Say You Are After 34

My hair is barely graying (or maybe I just don’t want to notice), my part sometimes cracks, and I’m no longer the one explaining TikTok trends at family dinners. So, am I officially old now?

Healing Begins When You Can See Your Parents as Wounded Children Too — Lifestyle

Healing Begins When You Can See Your Parents as Wounded Children Too

For a long time, I believed that finally admitting the truth about my childhood would bring relief. But it didn’t. The anger stayed inside me.

Passionate and True Leaders: Why We Look Up to Leos — Lifestyle

Passionate and True Leaders: Why We Look Up to Leos

Leos radiate joy, confidence, and an inner fire that’s impossible to ignore. But it’s not just their style that draws admiration—there’s so much more behind this charismatic zodiac sign!

Front or Back Seat? What Your Choice Reveals About You — Leisure

Front or Back Seat? What Your Choice Reveals About You

Picture a car in your mind! If you could choose, where would you like to sit? Which seat would make you feel comfortable and at home? Your options are: driver’s seat, front passenger seat, back left, back right, or middle back. Once you’ve decided, discover what your choice says about your personality!

I Didn’t Change My Husband — Yet Everything Changed Over the Years — Relationship

I Didn’t Change My Husband — Yet Everything Changed Over the Years

For a long time, I thought I was the one adapting most in our relationship. That I was the one paying attention, trying to understand him, and not trying to "fix" the person I loved. Now I see that was a nice theory — but in practice, things were a bit more complex.

"They won’t understand." 3 Things I No Longer Expect from My Emotionally Immature Parents — Family

"They won’t understand." 3 Things I No Longer Expect from My Emotionally Immature Parents

Our bond with our parents is one of the deepest, most shaping, and toughest relationships we’ll ever face. It’s where we first longed for love, recognition, and understanding. When those were missing, a void stayed with us into adulthood—often hoping to fill it with the very people who never quite knew how. Because no matter the shared past or family photos on the living room shelf, sometimes that’s just not enough for true understanding to grow.

Here’s What Men Find More Attractive Than Any Physical Trait — Relationship

Here’s What Men Find More Attractive Than Any Physical Trait

Many say beauty fades – but it’s only in recent years that I truly grasped what that means in real life. I’ve been with my daughter’s dad for over 16 years, and sometimes we’re amazed at how much we’ve changed—both individually and together. The other day, we joked that if we ran into our younger selves now, neither of us might "spot" the other. It’s not our looks that changed the most, but how we’ve grown closer—evolving, refining, and deepening in ways nothing else can replace.

My New Perspective on Menopause Since Learning This — Health

My New Perspective on Menopause Since Learning This

For a long time, I thought menopause was something better left untouched. A closing chapter, a taboo state to quietly endure with shame.