“Meeting the Parents” Doesn’t Have to Be Scary; Here’s Why
My first relationship was during my senior year of high school. I was extremely nervous about bringing my boyfriend home to meet my family for…
Holidays
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…
Curl Up with a Good Book This Winter
Colder weather + darker days = more time indoors. That’s why the winter months are among my favorite for curling up with a good book…
Why Our Interfaith Relationship Works
If someone were to tell my 15-year-old devout Catholic self that I would one day marry a Jewish guy, I would have balked. But, here…
Alone at Christmas: 7 Ways to Navigate the Holidays Solo
I became estranged from my family in my early 20s. Right around the time I moved away to college, I started to unpack the toxic…
5 Ways to Have a Peaceful Family Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and for many of us that means a whole lot of food, plenty…
Lessons on Joy and Good Cheer From Buddy the Elf
It was 20 years ago that my friends and I donned our Christmas tree-shaped hats and went to see the annual festive release in our…
Planning for the Holiday Season After a Loss
After my brother passed away last fall, celebrating the upcoming holidays was the last thing on our minds. I don’t remember exactly what we did…
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.…
How to Get Into the Holiday Spirit When You’re Having a Rough Time
The holiday season is traditionally a time for joy and celebration. Family and friends gather together. Homes are decorated, parties are planned, and gifts are…