How to Handle the Hauls of Halloween
I love Halloween for so many reasons, but I need a system to deal with the attendant plastic junk and overflowing candy stash in a way that avoids meltdowns (either mine or the kids’).
Making the Cut: Swedish Dishcloths
I’ve ditched the plastic sponge in favor of the Swedish dishcloth and have (largely) been won over.
Holler if You Hate Hosting at Home
Even if you don’t like to (or can’t) invite people into your home, you can still have company – just take it outside! Whether indoors or outdoors, shared/public spaces may be the answer to your hosting woes.
The (Never-Ending) Evolution of Our Dining Room
I’ve spent years trying to discern my dining room decor style, and I’ve finally found something I’m happy with (for now, at least).
34 Years, 34 Countries and Counting
My husband and I were bitten by the travel bug during my MBA, and are eagerly anticipating the day when we might resume globetrotting (assuming we can figure out some childcare plan for the kids … that’s the catch!)
Capsule Pantry for the Minimalist Cook
Just like how a “capsule wardrobe” enables you to mix and match clothing to create different outfits, I have a “capsule pantry” of ingredients that we mix and match in various combinations to create dozens of recipes.
Breastonomics 101 - Breastfeeding is Not “Free”
Breastfeeding comes at a cost, whether that is physical, mental, emotional, or financial. We should stop calling it “free.”
Making the Cut: 2-Tier Dish Drying Rack
I’ve become a dish drying rack person again, but this time I don’t want to compromise on either form or function.
Trading Corporate America for Crazy Kiddos
I made the difficult decision to pause my career after my second child, even though it went against everything I was raised to do and had worked so hard for.