We all have sacred cows—those rules, guidelines, and things that we feel are immutable and untouchable. (I’m using the term in its Western metaphoric sense, not in the literal Hindu sense.) You know, like how your great-grandmother would freak out to know that you don’t use a tablecloth for Sunday dinners.  Sometimes these things are [...]

Family: is “a blessing and a curse” too strong? Perhaps. As wonderful as it is to spend time with family during the holidays (I’m so excited to see everyone!), it can also create a lot of tension.  “Are you seeing anybody?” “When are you going to have a baby already?” and all manner of awkward [...]

It’s easy to get caught up in your own world of schedules and whirlwind this time of year. One of the most helpful things to do can be to open up to a different perspective. So much great advice has been shared in the comments lately that I wanted to highlight some of the suggestions [...]

I’m a big fan of making your own traditions, ones that work for your family and provide joy instead of stress or obligation. As the approach of the holiday season approaches with all the subtlety of 2 x 4 smack to the head, I realized that I had no way to mark the transition. B [...]