Thinking about hosting your first Thanksgiving next week? This experience could be very overwhelming very quickly but with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can make it happen (and enjoy it)! Here's a 'cheat sheet' of five easy steps to make it a stress-free and enjoyable experience: Step 1: Plan Ahead! Start by... Continue Reading →
I love this question because I have personally focused on this throughout the year to make my life easier during the week! Between full-time jobs, social plans, self-care, etc. it can be difficult to put effort into meals each night. Sometimes by the time I'm finished working, walking the dog, working out, it is 7pm... Continue Reading →
Hosting can be super fun but also very stressful. It seems like the world has set an expectation of perfection when it comes to having people over to your home. Magazines show perfectly cleaned homes with plenty of seating, matching dishes, beautiful linens, etc. Pinterest shows pretty photos of food that is plated like a... Continue Reading →
In every apartment and home I've lived in (5 places in the past 9 years!), I have struggled with an easy, effective way to store spices. They're so tricky - they come in all different types of containers, in different sizes, and there are a LOT of different spices you need to make recipes. Through... Continue Reading →
Are you about to move into your first home or apartment? It is easy to think through all the things you may need after boxes are in the new place and panic buy everything. I learned the hard way of what to invest in and what to not worry about (especially if you have a... Continue Reading →
If you're coming here and reading this, clearly you're conflicted about moving in with your partner. Don't worry - you're in good company here! I pride myself on being an independent woman - every gut-wrenching heartbreak over the years toughened me up and made me recognize that I am perfectly happy on my own. So,... Continue Reading →
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