Vitamix $549.95 was $599.95 By far the priciest upgrade we made was investing in a nice blender, specifically the A3500 from Vitamix’s Ascent Series. At first, we balked at this blender’s high price tag, but our investment has been well worth it so far. Given our lack of counter space, I never thought our small … Read more
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
The idea that “bigger is better” doesn’t always hold true — especially not where homes are involved. From tiny houses to efficient apartments, there are plenty of ways to make the most of minimal square footage, without compromising comfort or utility. And although small-space living is often considered a newer “trend,” the truth is many … Read more
A small painting of the colorful wooden houses in Bergen, Norway, has been sitting on my bedside table for years. It’s become such an inherent part of the room, I must have passed it dozens of times a day without even registering it in my mind. Last April, though — a few weeks into stay-at-home … Read more
Finding an apartment that meets all your must-haves is tough — and that includes certain details like whether or not the space is “pet-friendly.” Many apartments either have a no-pet policy or a restrictive one that limits the kind of pet to only cats or small dogs, and often only with the landlord’s express approval. … Read more
I learned a lot in culinary school — things like how to make a sauce, cook chicken perfectly, make flawless beans and grains, for example. But the most important thing I learned is that having the right tools for the job makes all the difference. See, professional kitchens are stocked with gear that make prepping, … Read more
You only have a few seconds to grab a recruiter’s attention with your digital résumé, so it’s crucial that it paints the best picture of your credentials as possible. “A wise man once said you only get one chance to make a good first impression,” says Stephanie Alston, the founder of freelance staffing agency Black … Read more
Whether your home office setup predates March 2020 or you’re still typing away at a makeshift work-from-home setup, you’ve likely found ways to optimize your remote work space to reflect how much you actually use it. Maybe you’ve upgraded to a standing desk to give your body variety as you work, or you’ve totally revamped … Read more
Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more
If you’ve ever Googled a variation of “how to fall asleep faster” or “how to get a better night’s sleep,” then you’ve probably read the advice that creating a nighttime routine is a surefire way to sleep better. According to the Sleep Foundation, establishing a bedtime routine is “one of the easiest steps you can … Read more