When Your Parents Decide to Sell Your Childhood Home
My parents are a lot like Steve Martin and Diane Keaton in “Father of the Bride.” My dad is the neurotic one, always flitting around…
On Working From Home Well: 7 Tips for Remote Employees
If you’re a remote employee, meaning you work from home either daily or just a few days a week, it can sometimes feel like a…
Holiday Movies That Will Stick with You All Year Round
The holidays are my favorite time of year, and to me, it’s not officially Christmas until I’ve screened my favorite holiday movies. I love the…
Your Wedding Season Survival Guide
Ah, wedding season. The happy, yet at times exhausting summer period where it seems as if a friend gets married every weekend. As you move…
The Challenge of Giving up 40 Things for Lent
About 10 days ago when I was wasting time on Facebook (as I usually do), I came across a quiz that caught my eye: “What…
5 Random Acts of Kindness That Will Make Someone’s Day
Remember the phrase “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” that you learned growing up? It’s the impetus behind my personal…
How to Host an Affordable Super Bowl Party
Ah, Super Bowl Sunday—the second-largest day for eating, after Thanksgiving. If the thought of having a party on Super Bowl Sunday is dancing around in…
What to Watch While You’re Curled up Inside This Winter
This time of the year is perfect for grabbing your favorite blanket, heating up a mug of hot chocolate, and curling up to watch some…
Thinking Outside the Box: Meaningful Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
One year for Christmas, one of my college best friends gave me framed photos of a trip to Europe that we took the previous summer.…
5 Things I Learned While Living Alone
I originally chose to live alone after some bad luck with roommates in college. Being a journalist, I knew I’d have an odd schedule and…
