Vision Board Created with the help of Divine NYC I do not think that I necessarily believe in a new year, clean slate. But this day, the first of January, feels especially clean. Squeaky and shiny and full of possibility and hope. And honestly, that is generally true of most every day if we are paying attention. Still, there is something uniquely beautiful about this glimmer of hope. Something about this moment that invites us to pause, breathe, and imagine. So I like to capt

The Shame of the Late Dinner It’s true. By the time I remembered to take out the chicken to defrost, the day was basically already over. And yes, I put it in water on the counter. Judge me later. One of my specialties in this house is something my kids lovingly call “Ten O’Clock Chicken.” I should probably be more concerned that this is one of my most delicious recipes. And no, it is not healthy. And then I get worried. Because it is late. Because they are eating late. Becaus

A feast for found family in PA. This holiday season really crept up on me. I really thought I had more time. More time to plan, to prep, to create another magical season. Time to feel ready. But life moves, and suddenly the day was here. This year for , my fifteen-year-old asked for something simple. He wanted our friends to cook Thanksgiving dinner. And they did. A full spread, deep-fried turkey, all the fixings. Right before we ate, my five-year-old niece reminded us that

Dazed and Confused by Artist Erica Soto by Erica Soto While being the good little entrepreneur that I am, I scheduled an accountability call like it was my daily vitamin. I called up my colleague, who is basically human sunshine. She’s smart, talented, gorgeous, creative, kind, and one of those people who looks like she wakes up flawless. I told her all this, what I thought of her, and thanked her for taking the time to chat and prepared myself to check in, be a responsible a