Here’s How Having an Accountability Partner Can Transform Your Lent
Every year when Lent rolls around, like most Catholics, I choose something (or several somethings) to give up for 40 days. In general, it’s a…
Every year when Lent rolls around, like most Catholics, I choose something (or several somethings) to give up for 40 days. In general, it’s a…
At dinner parties or any time we meet new people, a common conversation starter my husband and I like to lead with is, “What are…
When I was a senior in high school in Chandler, AZ, I participated in a rather unusual experience for a young millennial woman: A cotillion…
The text from a good friend pops up on my phone late on Thursday, asking if I want to hang out this weekend. It’s on…
In the midst of the polarizing politics and global health crisis of the past year, disappointment in our fellow humans feels like it’s at an…
While it’s not a national holiday, Earth Day holds a special place in the hearts of many people. Those of us raised in the age…
During Lent, it never fails: I’ll crave vegetables all week long, but come Friday, nothing sounds better than a big, juicy burger. I have a…
Under normal—aka non-COVID-19—circumstances, food is one of my favorite ways to get the most out of travel. While abroad or even on domestic trips, experiencing a…
New Year’s resolutions are founded on the best intentions, but as everyone knows, long-term follow-through on them is notoriously difficult. We say we’ll lose 10…
Between indulgent appetizers, stockings stuffed with sweets, and cookie exchanges galore, the holiday season isn’t exactly known for promoting healthy eating. And even though the average…