How do you welcome fall? The boys and I light candles at dinner, I re-watch my #1 comfort movie When Harry Met Sally, and I love taking leaf-peeping walks with friends in comfy leather boots. Curious about rituals in warmer places, I checked in with our beloved Nicki Sebastian, who broke our hearts and moved…
Read moreDo or Don’t: Randomly Stopping By Friends’ Houses
A few nights ago, the boys were happily melting their brains during screentime, so I decided to take a little walk around our neighborhood… And, while admiring Halloween decorations and texting my sister, I realized that my friend Alison’s house was on the next block. Yay, I thought, I’d love to say hi and maybe…
Read moreI Tried It: 3 Beauty Products Celebrities Swear By
We all have our Internet clickbait. For Joanna, it’s Instagram comedians. For Maureen, it’s whale sightings. And for me, it’s celebrity GRWM videos. I feel comforted seeing bare-faced celebs sharing vulnerable thoughts, all while spraying dry shampoo or dabbing on lip gloss. And in every one, they seem to rave about at least one reasonably…
Read moreFive Ways to Turn a Rotisserie Chicken into Dinner
Ever since moving to Manhattan, I feel like the siren song of dinner takeout in the Land of Everything Can Be Delivered has been very hard to resist… …but I’ve also found myself very into “halfway-homemade” cooking, picking up a poached salmon or some falafel balls from a local Lebanese spot then fleshing them out…
Read more7 of My Best Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party Everyone Will Enjoy
As we welcome cooler weather, hosting season is upon us. It surprises me a little that I like to entertain so much, as I tend to be a socially anxious person. I know from talking with others that sometimes people can be nervous to host because there are so many things that could go “wrong.”…
Read moreThe Best Finds from Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Happening Right Now
We pored over hundreds of deals and found the ones worth a look – and which to skip. It’s that time of year again – Amazon Prime members get exclusive deals during the Prime Big Deal Days that start today and run through the end of Wednesday. This fall sale offers Prime members the chance to…
Read more3 Sure Fire Signs Someone Is Worth Building A Deep Connection With
And a few “false flags” to watch out for. Humans are social animals. Our peers influence us a lot – good and bad. My best relationships and friendships fueled my growth and happiness like a bottle of Helium fuels floating balloons and Mickey Mouse voices. But I’ve also wasted tons of time, money, and energy…
Read moreFall Memories
That first apple cider donut! By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Little gratitudes and types of sweater weather. 0 COMMENTS
Read more12 Great Reader Comments on Books
What books are in your fall reading queue? As the weather cools, I find myself craving a fast-paced novel and a mug of herbal tea. But whenever I’m stumped on what book to dig into next, my #1 source for recs is the CoJ comment section. Here are 12 gems… On stories that change us:…
Read moreMy Favorite Fall Outfits Are Black and White
A couple weeks ago, I was interviewing fashion editor Becky Malinsky for our newsletter Big Salad. “Go against any color rules,” she told me. “I always wear white after Labor Day — there’s nothing more glamorous than a white skirt with black tights.” After hanging up the phone, I decided on my outfit for a…
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