Last week, a friend I hadn't heard from in months out-of-the-blue texted me a photo of a recipe from an old cookbook she’s had for decades, just because she thought I’d like it. It made my entire day! The recipe looked so good, but I didn’t have all the ingredients on hand, so I took it as inspiration and made my own version.
Weeknights in our house often like a sprint from the moment school ends to the second kids are finally in bed. Between homework (new this year!) and after-school activities, getting dinner on the table can easily become the most stressful part of my day if I don't plan it out correctly.
These five easy weeknight dinners for busy families are my go-tos.
Dry January is when mocktails really get their time to shine. Whether you’re committing to the full month or cutting back on alcohol in general there’s something undeniably satisfying about a beautifully made drink that doesn’t require a splash of booze. I spent way too much time scouring the internet for mocktail recipes that are as gorgeous as they are delicious, and narrowed it down to 20 favorites.
Sometimes I burn through books for escape (love a good romance or thriller). Other books I read really sit with me. Many of the books on my list from 2025 were very much the second kind.
Last year’s favorites are full of stories that lingered long after I finished the last page, books I kept thinking about while folding laundry or laying awake at night.
