I recently shared my experience embarking on a Sober October. Now that I’m on the other side, I can report how nice of a break it was from drinking. I never slept better and felt sooo...

Decorating your home is fun any time of year, but there’s something special about decking the halls come December. The cozy season is well underway and there’s no better salve for the shorter, darker days than...

With fall on its way out the door (crazy, right?), it’s time to shift our focus. Maybe you’ve hung the garland, arranged the stockings, and put your finishing touches on the tree, but have you given...

Whether we like it or not, the holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: a full calendar from now until New Year’s. Between the parties, planning, and all the presents to buy, our...

Of all the many moments in a year, cookie season might just be the best. While I’m baking up my favorite sweets every month, cookies become so much more once the holidays hit. Suddenly, they’re an...

Whether you’re a child or a child at heart, there’s something special to be found on every day of December. The final month of the year sets us in a simultaneous state of looking forward and...

One of the toughest realities of partnership is that the honeymoon phase will end. For many, the spark fizzles after a first few whimsical months. For others, the time of flushed cheeks and secret kisses never...

I’m not a hoarder in any sense of the term. If it’s not useful or pretty, out the door it goes. But holiday décor? Well, that’s another story. For years I’ve managed to keep it contained...

Cookies are a year-round favorite. Chocolate chip is a classic and peanut butter a universal crowd-pleaser. There’s just something so soul-satisfyingly pleasing about the simple joy of taking that first freshly-baked bite. But holiday cookies? Next...

If you’re a parent, the holiday season can mean many different things to you. From gift-giving to dinner parties, there is a lot to do and even more to be prepared for well in advance. One...