Going Beyond Well-Intentioned Phrases: How to Help a Grieving Friend
In the aftermath of my dad’s ALS diagnosis and subsequent passing, I’ve had so many people tell me some iteration of “Let me know if…
3 Things No One Told Me About Owning a Dog
I have wanted a dog ever since I can remember. As a child, I wrote a letter asking Santa for one every single year. Unfortunately…
3 Things To Do With Gifts You Don’t Want
Here’s the thing with gift-giving: It’s the thought that counts. Granted, this can sometimes be a disturbing thought (i.e. the time my brother bought me…
The Case for a Minimalist Wardrobe
My best friend recently dealt with a bedbug crisis, unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence in New York City, and thus sent the majority of her…
Father’s Day Across the Miles: Gifts to Send Dad When You Live Far Away
When brainstorming gift options for my mom this Mother’s Day, I tried crowdsourcing ideas from my friends. Every answer was some version of either sending…
An Introvert’s Guide to Having a Social Life in a New City
A few years ago, I accepted an internship opportunity and moved to New York City from Boston. I felt comfortable moving somewhere totally new because…
How to Shop Your Own Closet
I love shopping for clothes. In my past, I frequently clogged up my inbox by signing up for too many mailing lists for that sweet,…
3 Important Lessons I Learned From Bridget Jones
In college, my favorite professor gave some advice that has always stuck with me. In response to a student asking what his favorite movie was,…
How to Fall in Love With Reading Again
As a kid, I could read for hours on end and still get annoyed when my mom interrupted me saying it was time for dinner.…
So You’ve Finished a Binge-Watch
I am absolutely, 100 percent on board with binge-watching culture. Netflix has conditioned me to believe that having to wait a whole WEEK for a…