Valentine’s Day is almost here! The older I get, the more sentimental I become – meaning I really enjoy February 14th. I understand that it’s a silly holiday, but it feels sillier to hate on a holiday that’s all about love. That being said, I don’t think it’s necessary to spend a gross amount of money on dinner, flowers, and … Read more
Expressing love costs nothing, except at this time of year. Instead of going the store bought-route to express our love, we just might want to take a tip from my old friend Will and write a poem to our sweeties this Valentine’s Day. Not up to writing a sonnet? No biggie; go to this Love Letter Generator … Read more
You’ve decked the halls, hung the stockings with care, wrapped and unwrapped the presents, and it’s no wonder if you’re all tired out. Hopefully now that Christmas is over you finally have a bit of time to relax. Maybe you already know exactly how you want to spend the week between Christmas and New Year’s, … Read more
I never believed in Santa Claus. I was raised in a pragmatic and practical household. My parents were, and are, no-nonsense folk. Keen on traditions, but not fond excess frill. This was true during the holidays, too. From the very beginning, there was no Santa. He was just a story, a nice idea. Instead of the jolly man in the … Read more
Time is flying by, and Christmas is already less than a week away! If the holidays have you stressed and you’re looking for a way to relax, or if you want to fill your home with the rich aromas of winter, we have you covered! This quick recipe makes a warm batch of festive aromatherapy to fill … Read more
Christmas trees aren’t for everyone. They can be pricey when you’re on a budget, tricky in a small apartment, and nearly impossible with pets. This year we came up with a super affordable, easy to assemble, clever tree that only requires a wall, a roll of tape, a stapler, dexterous fingers, and about an hour of … Read more
When did we all decide to stop wearing ugly Christmas sweaters ironically, and switch to wearing them sincerely? Either way, I love a good ugly sweater during the holidays. The tackier, the better, in my opinion! I have my own that I whip out for parties, decked out in kittens and distractingly noisy jingle bells. I … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s nothing like a countdown to build anticipation for Christmas, especially when that countdown includes presents. To make the season even brighter this year, we’ve picked out a few of our favorite wine advent calendars to toast to … Read more
I’ve been a vegetarian for over 13 years now, and there aren’t many meat-eating rituals that I feel like I’m missing out on. I don’t crave hamburgers, I don’t really care for barbecuing, and carving a turkey isn’t my style either. Free wishes, though…that’s something I could use more of! This quick Thanksgiving decoration is as close to a wishbone as I’m getting, … Read more
Design Within Reach $25.00 Forget about classic barware, these ripple glasses will take any home bar to the next level thanks to their unique shape and the array of available colors (clear, amber, lilac, pink, and smoke, to be exact). Made with Borosilicate glass, these ripple wine glasses are resistant to cold and heat, so … Read more