“Favorites” Collections

A handwritten letter. It’s a bit of a lost art. That makes receiving one far more special, of course. When my sons went to camp, I relished the fact that there would be no email, texting or screens of any kind. We would write letters!     Imagine my delight when, just the other week,…

If Fourth of July get-togethers mean your most urgent need is delicious (and ideally quick) menu ideas, I have you covered! In the spirit of keeping your time in the kitchen to a minimum and any summer eating goals in tact, I’m kicking off this month’s Favorite Things post with a short list of trusty recipes that…

“What we’re eating now” is a new series highlighting the dishes that my family has been raving about recently along with some new ways to enjoy old favorites. In addition to the recipes I don’t want you to miss, I’ve included a printable bonus recipe that I’m pretty sure you’ll want to make on repeat all summer…

Random trivia qualifies as one of my favorite things. It’s useful as a conversation starter or when the subject needs to be changed—and it’s just plain fun! Recently, I read that trivia offers certain health benefits, too. For example, answering trivia questions can create a surge in dopamine, also known as the “feel-good hormone.” Trivia…

I’m so excited to share our third installment of favorite things! This list isn’t flashy or expensive, but it is chock-full of items that truly make me happy: a brain-stimulating TV show, a riveting book, the most simple Mother’s Day gift (which–bonus!–keeps on giving), a favorite family picture with a fun story attached…along with an…

  I’m a firm believer in the little things in life. Eating your lunch outside on a sunny day, waiting an extra few seconds to hold the door for someone, smiling more, avoiding gossip and simply taking the time to say out loud the nice thing you’re thinking about someone. These seemingly small actions have…