What’s for Dinner? Making Food Choices for a Healthier Planet
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…
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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…
More Than a Workout: 5 Ways to Practice Healthy Living in Your 20s
I was 25 when adult life started settling into place. Job performance reviews took the place of class grades. Networking events became acceptable evening plans.…
7 Meal-Planning Hacks to Save You Time, Money and Sanity
With a little bit of prep and a few clever hacks, meal planning doesn’t have to be a stressful event—you can do it without wasting your time, money or sanity. Whether you’re a seasoned meal planner or a total newbie, these seven hacks are sure to up your meal-planning game.
How to Avoid Food Waste: 4 Ways to Keep Your Leftovers out of the Trash
Have you ever cleaned out your fridge only to be disgusted by how much food you’ve let expire? How long ago did I buy that…
Table For One: Learning to Love My Own Company
I used to hate the idea of being watched as I ate alone. My mind would spin wildly, imagining the thoughts of other diners who might be sneaking glances filled with curiosity or, worse, pity. Still, there was something that seemed brave and self-assured about the people I saw eating alone in public. I wanted to see what it was like.
What Hosting Weekly Dinner Parties Taught Me About Friendship
Making friends when you’re an adult can be hard. When my wife Kristan and I moved to Chicago, we had no friends in the city.…
5 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy this Summer
With warm sunshine, fresh air, and loads of fresh fruits and veggies in season, I find that summer is the perfect time to focus on…
Eating Healthy without Breaking the Bank
It took me less than 24 hours after moving into my first apartment to realize that I would have to cook for myself every day.…
How to Meal-Plan For One (and Save Money)
When I started my career in public relations, I made a tiny little salary. To match my income, I lived in a shoebox of an…
