Archive - XO, MU by Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 2025 Book Round-Up

My 5-star books of 2025, a chosen few rated a 6/5 (!), and a few I hate-read, so maybe I can spare you

Dec 18 • Melissa Urban

My worst mistake became the best advice

I ****ed up. It turned into one of the most important guiding principles of my career.

Dec 15 • Melissa Urban

Pass the politics, please

Green, Yellow, and Red (non-partisan) boundary scripts around politics for the holidays

Dec 8 • Melissa Urban

Staying with family without losing your mind

We're about to get REAL cozy with family during the holidays. Here's how to navigate a crowded house, different schedules, and lots of opinions with…

Dec 1 • Melissa Urban

November 2025

The 2025 No Gift Guide: Bonus scripts

"I don't want to exchange any gifts this year, but how do I say it?" Scripts for every part of the "no gift" conversation—even the hard ones.

Nov 25 • Melissa Urban

I eat like a teenage boy when I'm home alone

A reader writes, "When my husband's out of town, my healthy eating goes out the window—and I don't like how it makes me feel."

Nov 24 • Melissa Urban

Protein's BFF: Does creatine belong in your routine?

You thought it was just for gym bros. Here's why you should pay attention (especially if you're in some phase of menopause).

Nov 19 • Melissa Urban

One simple trick to shift a negative mindset

Your brain needs evidence to make a shift. This simple cue gives it plenty.

Nov 17 • Melissa Urban

5 of my favorite little luxuries

Small gifts perfect for anyone on your "thank you" list (and you!)

Nov 3 • Melissa Urban

October 2025

This question is MAGICAL

Say this when you're dying to offer advice, but they didn't ask (and you respect boundaries)

Oct 27 • Melissa Urban

Three recipes that barely count as cooking

These meals are so delicious, and so incredibly simple

Oct 20 • Melissa Urban

These sleepbuds saved my marriage

Fine, that's dramatic, but my honest Ozlo Sleepbuds review will prove YES, THEY ARE WORTH IT

Oct 6 • Melissa Urban

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