Celebrate Friendsgiving This November
“As always, the more stuffings the merrier” is the typical sign-off on one of my favorite events of the year, our annual Friendsgiving dinner. Born…
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Gratitude: A Lifestyle, Not a Season
A friend of mine recently told me a story about his young toddler. After getting a treat from someone, my friend asked his child, “What…
How to Host Your First Thanksgiving Without Going Broke
The first year I had enough space, I eagerly volunteered to host Thanksgiving for my family. I love to cook and hosting a great party…
8 Easy Ways to Have a Healthier Holiday Season
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…
Simple Hits: A Guide to Tasty Holiday Recipes for Busy People
Growing up, my mother was an outstanding cook and baker. Every birthday and holiday was cloaked in the comforting smells of freshly-baked pound cakes, the…
Near, Far, Wherever You Are: How to Celebrate the Holidays in a New Home
This year, I made the leap I’ve wanted to make for decades: I finally moved across the country, from Chicago to southern California. I’d dreamt…
The Best Ways to Express Gratitude This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! The temperature is going down, the number of hot chocolates purchased is going up, and retail stores are already playing…
How I Knew It Was Time to Start Our Own Holiday Tradition
It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving a few years ago when I knew things had to change. I was dreading going back to work the…
Make the Most of Your Thanksgiving This Year
What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? You don’t have to buy any gifts, and you can just celebrate the many people and things you’re thankful…