A few years ago, I was going through a breakup. And when I say “going through,” I mean I was harnessing every available shred of might to push through it. Processing each bit of knowledge, engaging any whisper of advice, and applying every lesson I’d ever learned from previous breakups, I prepared for this journey … Read more
Recipes and antiques aren’t the only gems that can be cherished and passed down through generations. Growing up, I learned most of what I know about what it takes to navigate and nurture a romance from the relationships that were happening all around me. Some of the best and most useful marriage advice I’ve ever … Read more
Years ago, I was sitting at my desk on my first day of a new job when a text popped up on my phone: “Good luck today! You’re gonna KILL IT.” I appreciated my friend’s supportive words, of course, but I especially appreciated that she’d remembered exactly when I was starting my new gig. I … Read more
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
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Did Valentine’s Day sneak up on you this year? Do you and your partner usually not really do Valentine’s Day but they happened to mention they got you something? Have you spent so much time trying to figure … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you talk to someone about Valentine’s Day, odds are they fall into one of two camps. They either love Valentine’s Day, or they think it’s all a marketing ploy to create an occasion for people to spend … 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
I had been dating my boyfriend for about six months when I’d finally saved up enough money for a down payment. And though I could picture us eventually moving in together, we weren’t ready to make the financial — or relationship — commitment of buying a house together. So, when I started seriously looking at … Read more
It happens each evening: I walk through a doorway and inevitably trip over something that belongs to one of the little humans I just tucked into bed. Be it LEGOs, dirty socks, pacifiers, or a half-open book, the feeling is always the same. The volcano of parenting failures that’s been bubbling since dawn suddenly erupts … 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