The holiday season can be magical in many ways, filled with novelty and wonder. But what happens when you’re partaking in festivities with the people you see day in and day out? The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of Americans to spend the 2020 season alone, away from loved ones, or in continued close quarters with … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
by Jazmine Reed-Clark published Now Credit: Gettyimages For many families, the traditions they keep and pass on year after year are as unique as the people who make up those groups. Me? I can’t imagine a holiday season without a movie marathon that includes “This Christmas” and “The Family Man,” while eating a heaping plate … Read more
Every Saturday evening growing up, my family and I gathered around my Sicilian grandmother’s long, cherry dining table for homemade pizza, crunchy calamari, sausages ribboned with grains of fennel, and salad with generous portions of cheese and salami. She would leave bowls of olives on each end of the table, too. My cousins and I … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Confession: I’m not the biggest fan of gift exchanges. White Elephant, Yankee Swap, that whole cringey situation Michael Scott caused on that Christmas episode of “The Office” — it’s just not my thing. While I adore both giving … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. One of the best things about the holiday season is gathering with friends and family around the dinner table for a delicious meal. However, being in charge of said meal can be a little stressful, to say the … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you haven’t yet invested in a roasting pan, now is the best time of year to do so. With Thanksgiving coming up, you’ll put your new purchase to the test by cooking a gorgeous turkey that your … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether it’s date night, a holiday get-together, or simply 7 p.m. on a Tuesday evening, there’s always a reason to celebrate dinnertime. This year it rings true even more as many of us will now be spending the … Read more