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With 30 million green bean casseroles set to appear on Thanksgiving, I thought we could check in on the results of a fun holiday survey: "New York is ranked #20 in the U.S. for love of green bean casserole, according to the Del Monte GreenBean Index." Where does your state rank? ...read more

Slow down! That's what Thanksgiving shouts to me loud and clear. My favorite holiday is about opening my home and my heart to family and joy. Like everyone else, we've got calendars packed with activities, jobs, volunteer commitments and schoolwork. It's easy to lose sight of ...read more

Every day there is either a battle when I want to introduce a new food to my older daughter, excitement over eating her favorite food (pasta) or boredom (by me) from making essentially the same thing from week-to-week. Recipe books, blogs and making recipes up as I go has helped ...read more

A good seven years ago, Target and Liberty of London teamed up to launch an affordably chic designer collection... and I, enthusiastically kid-free and care-free, bought pretty much everrrrrything. With the holidays coming, you might want to make some space in your home and earn ...read more

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around my house! Despite the lack of snow at our house in Colorado, we've been taking advantage of living so close to the slopes and enjoying weekend ski trips. During the week, I've been shopping, decorating, wrapping, and baking of ...read more

Put those used brushes back to work with this cool new Mail Back program from Preserve. These guys always amaze me with uses for our old yogurt cups. The Mail Back Pack is a revolutionary approach to packaging. When you are done with your toothbrush, you just send it back to ...read more

Our family runs on smoothies. The whir of a blender is our morning serenade. With a house full of athletes, we need a blender that can keep up with us. I'm thrilled to say we found the best portable blender for smoothies--you've got to check out the BlendJet 2. Related: Brain ...read more

Flowers are such a balm. Having a bloom in my home can instantly bring my stress level down a few notches. I love getting weekly bouquets from my farm stand and I love having flowering plants in my home too. The trouble is, I'm not great with plant care. I've been wondering how ...read more

This week you're likely to let the kids indulge a bit on sweets. And guess what? More holidays are coming. The kids want sweets. Moms want the kids to eat well-balanced meals with plenty of nutrition. I rely on easy recipes that are ready in a flash with wholesome ingredients ...read more

We made it!Yes kids, we made it through the first holiday of the holiday season. Technically yes, Halloween is a holiday but it's not one of the BIG holidays. In my household, Halloween usually entails sitting around with a bottle of wine, shooing teenagers with pillowcase candy ...read more

Back in 2016 Epson sent us a pretty cool scanner to test out called the FastFoto. My family was quickly convinced that this high speed photo scanner was an awesome way to save our cherished family memories. The FastFoto scanner was a way to convert old photos to crisp digital ...read more

Normally, I don't like things in my wine. Thanks-but-no-thanks, sangria - you can keep you fruit out of my glass of vino. But somehow the combination of wine and warmth and spices and citrus in this mulled wine makes it just perfect for cold winter nights this time of year. ...read more

This is a different kind of back to school season. Not only are we loading up on school supplies, but we are also making sure we have the right gear on hand to keep our kids healthy and safe. Hand washing is more important than ever. As we are all wondering how to ACTUALLY get ...read more

Get your pumpkin spice fix with this tasty dirt bomb recipe. Unlike fried donuts, this recipe is a little lighter and, since no hot oil is involved, a lot less messy. These dirt bombs, or baked donuts, are irresistible cakey muffins that are spiked with nutmeg and ginger, and ...read more

produce is at its absolute PEAK right now. It's the time to prepare fresh veggies and fruit with ease and simplicity. When it comes to cooking, the farmer's market is my muse. As I prepare some of my summer harvest favorites, I'm sharing a little secret, what you put ON the ...read more

Your family is about to bring a new person into the world, and you want to share a bright, open and welcoming world with your little one. Leave the stereotypes and generalizations behind and let your child enjoy a warm, loving nursery decorated thoughtfully by you and your ...read more

The farmhouse chic trend is taking over nursery design and we couldn't be more thrilled. I'm over the overtly showy rooms filled with glitz and glam. This return to sweetness and simplicity feels just right. One of our favorite homewares shop, West Elm, has created the ultimate ...read more

When we were searching for a SUV for our family, we spent hours at dealerships, talking and testing and negotiating. It was a painful process to say the least, but we wanted to make sure we had the right vehicle for our family’s needs. This year, I let a community of women who ...read more

Anyone else drowning in back-to-school paperwork? The very first day my three kids came home from school with at least 30 pages each of forms and information and calendars and supply list and aaaahhhhh! We're already a few weeks in now and already my desk has a growing pile of ...read more

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. We made the most of what we had this summer with a bit of travel, some camps, and lots of time outdoors. There have been some fun family get togethers and we aren't quite done yet. Here are five our our tips for easy end of summer ...read more

Calling all pizza lovers! Who among us doesn't love the simplicity and joy of a combination of tomato, cheese and dough. I'm not one to disregard tradition, but I do like update old favorites with healthy twists. It's time to rethink your crust and try our favorite cauliflower ...read more

If there's one thing we consume a lot of in my house, it's pizza! My kids are the pickiest eaters ever, and it's one of the few self-contained meals we can actually all enjoy together as a family. And, you know, it's got the essentials: protein, carbs, and, um, vegetables (tomato ...read more

Laundry is low on my list of priorities, but clearly it's a chore that I just have to stay on top of. I'm likely to binge on this chore and do 4-5 loads in a day. It's truly one thing I put off as much as possible--it's just a Sisyphean task. When I heard about the LaundryHeap ...read more

Looking for a life hack to get better sleep? Here's my go-to sleep hack to give moms a more restful night: get better pillows. Thanks to perimenopause, my sleep has been interrupted and I was finding it hard to get back to sleep after my 3am wake-up. I lowered the temperature in ...read more

Do your New Year's goals involve healthier eating? Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet? Or even adding tasty new recipes to your repertoire? We've got five reasons for you to add wild blueberries to your diet. Our friends from the Wild Blueberry Association have ...read more

There is not much I enjoy more than than whipping up my favorite recipes with all the delicious produce you can find in the summertime. I, admittedly, am more of a baker than a cook, so fruit filled recipes are kinda my jam. And if we're talking about cocktails...they're really ...read more

I'm picky about my beach towels. They need to be large and they need to resist fading and I want them to be soft. Over the years, I've found a few favorite beach towels for families that I want to share. Related: 10 reasons you should go to Sanderling Resort Our Six Favorite ...read more

Did you know that the cubicle was born in the 1960s? In 1968, Herman Miller released a project called the Action Office. The design was meant to counter the open-office culture and provide workers with privacy and autonomy. Fast forward to 2021 and we are working from home. The ...read more

You can have a beautifully landscaped outdoor space, but it just doesn’t seem quite finished in my book without a living space incorporated. I love being outside, so when I had the opportunity to transform an outdoor living space with some gorgeous coastal chic pieces, I was ...read more

When we left Brooklyn for Vermont it was a BIG change. My girls miss the ease of walking to the local Hanco's bubble tea shop. Like everyone else, we had to get a little creative during the COVID lockdown, and my daughter learned how to make her own delicious bubble tea at home. ...read more

It's that time of year again: Spring Cleaning. I try to keep up with the basics each week, but I love the feeling of a super-clean house. We've put together this pretty spring cleaning printable checklist to help motivate you to check off all those boxes, plus a few helpful ...read more

Sticking to a new diet can be incredibly hard, but eating right doesn't mean you have to give up everything you love --including wine! Many doctors and scientists agree that drinking wine in moderation can have many health benefits. Related: Seven wine pairing tips for grilled ...read more

Spring cleaning -- we have a love/hate relationship. It's so important to clear the cobwebs and deep scrub the crevices, but did you know that spring cleaning can also improve your mental health? If you've been sheltering in place for this past year, your home sanctuary may have ...read more

With the change of season, comes the influx of coats and scarves, rain wellies and umbrellas, team-sports gear, sweaters and boots. It’s time to make sure that there is a designated spot for all of these things in your mudroom or hall closet. Or else, you know what happens? ...read more