Archive - XO, MU by Melissa Urban

6 things I've rediscovered (and am currently loving)

It's been years since I've thought about these. What took me so long to try them again?

Aug 17 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 68

THE BEST AUDIOBOOK OF 2026. Plus, smell good on a budget, one tip to save $$ on your AC bill, and the Eldest Daughter in me acknowledges the Eldest…

Aug 14

How much does search and rescue actually cost?

The answer surprised me. Here's how to prepare before your next hiking, backpacking, or climbing adventure.

Aug 10 • Melissa Urban

My full Swiss Alps hiking packing list

We hiked 10 miles a day for a week straight in Switzerland. Here's what I brought, what I wore the most, and what I didn't use at all.

Aug 3 • Melissa Urban

July 2026

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 67 (six seven!)

Not my typical book reco (but my tongue was happily blue). Plus, poop better and look good doing it, the one clause EVERY woman needs in their prenup…

Jul 31

Meet the NEW Ozlo Sleepbuds 2

Ozlo Sleepbuds are the most raved-about product I've ever shared. They've just released the new Version 2, and the upgrades are impressive. Here's…

Jul 28 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 66

The vampire world I've been completely immersed in. Plus, strong and bendy isn't just for hamstrings; what happens when Big Pharma meets psychedelics…

Jul 23

Nobody Has Their Sh*t Together

A lesson learned from Melissa Urban (and a coffee maker).

Published on The Good Life • Jul 22

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My Switzerland itinerary, part 2

My sister and I spent 8 days exploring Switzerland. Here's part 2 of our full itinerary, including where we stayed and what we did.

Jul 20 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 65

The perfect grown-up beach read (that isn't a thriller). Plus bug bite advice that actually works, games for your next hike or road trip, how important…

Jul 17

What you REALLY need to pack for a hiking trip

Social media makes it seem as though the outdoors has a dress code. It doesn't.

Jul 13 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 64

Desert gods, a murderous roadrunner, and... snake sex? Plus, keeping my blonde bright, the nail polish-that-isn't-a-polish, a new labeling law I'm ALL…

Jul 9

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