It's berry season, and we're overloading on them, to say the least. Whether it's the great prices at Costco or the buckets you're getting at the strawberry picking farms, local farm stands, or greenmarkets, we've got some more berry reci…
I'm trying to do a better job of raising anti-racist kids , and I believe that starts with learning more about the history of the Black experience in America. An essential part of that education is the understanding of Juneteenth , a hol…
We have spent more time listening than talking this difficult weekend. But I woke up this morning knowing I want to make it perfectly 100% clear where Kristen and I stand: Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. This …
I know I'm not the only new baker who's been looking up the best yeast bread recipes for beginners these past few weeks. Based on the flour and yeast shortages in my local supermarkets (and the photos in my own Instagram feed), I have no…
Hey all! I'm Lisa! Nice to meet you all virtually -- you know, how we are doing everything these days. As a mother of three busy kids, I haven't always been the best at meal planning, but a few years ago I turned it from a New Year's res…
Do you have a love-hate relationship with the kitchen these days? On one hand it's like OMG BAKE ALL THE THINGS! FAMILY DINNERS! EXPERIMENTING WITH COUSCOUS! On the other, I hit 12 or so each day it's like, wait.. I have to think about t…
Think about the memories you have of your favorite restaurants: The local joint where you and your partner had your first date. The chef who catered your wedding. The sushi place that you dreamed about when you were pregnant. The ice cre…
I've been meaning to switch to an eco-friendly paper towel alternative for years, and if 2020's quarantine didn't push you toward a new alternative, maybe we can help! In time for Earth Day, I've been chatting with eco-conscious friends …
Finding a fresh produce delivery service that works for you is the most genius idea right now -- as in, one that specializes in just fruits or veggies or both. If you're in an area where you can still safely visit your local supermarket,…
The last few times I've been to the grocery, the dairy section has been completely out of eggs, which has me thinking about the best egg substitutes. Especially for baking. And, especially for those of us who've already hard-boiled our e…
Even before the Coronavirus pandemic , the United States Postal Service (USPS) was getting hit pretty hard. And now, well, it's worse than ever, with no bailout in sight. As you might have seen on social media with the #SaveThePostOffice…
We love our game nights with friends, and cancelling those has been a sad part of the quarantine for us. But we've found 6 great games you can play over FaceTime or Zoom. It helps make that distance feel not so far at all, and gives you …
Like everything else in your life, our regular weekly meal plans are hitting pause right now. We're not running to the grocery every time we run out of something, and we're trying to be really conscientious about using what's in our pant…
My son turned 10 this month, and I have to admit, it was a bit of a bummer birthday. He had a great attitude and enjoyed some chocolate cake, but with the current quarantine and social distancing guidelines, his party was cancelled and h…
Let's hear it for jarred tomato sauce! This pantry stable has helped my family get through rationing and bare grocery shelves while we settle in for the quarantine. And while most jarred tomato sauces are not known for their sophisticate…
Like everything else in your life, our regular weekly meal plans are hitting pause right now. We're not running to the grocery every time we run out of something, and we're trying to be really conscientious about using what's in our pant…
If there's one thing we all agree on, it's that now that most of us are eating three meals a day at home with our entire families (when we're not indulging on takeout to support our local restaurants ), we are in our kitchens a whole lot…
I can't be the only one wondering, what's with all these best buy / use by dates on my food? What's the difference? Are these dates really legit or just suggestions? I mean, these days, we're all so focused on food waste and making sure …
I know a lot of parents have jumped right into homeschooling their kids (or, schooling-from-home might be more accurate) so that they won't get too far behind in their studies. But with news that Virginia has canceled school for the rest…
Everyone is asking us, "how do I cook with what I have?" I get it. We're looking at what's in our pantries, our fridges, our freezers and trying to figure out recipes. We're wondering what to do with that half-used jar of lemon preserves…
Welcome to homestead life, mamas. We're just a few days in on our full quarantine, and I feel like I'm going to need to learn how to grow wheat and weave my own fabric soon. (Kidding! No panicking!) But I do have to admit, when I saw Rub…
Props to you if you're stuck at home like us these days and are putting on more than leggings or sweatpants. If you've been catching our #StyleOver40 on Instagram , then you know that for us, that is not the case. We are currently living…
As we all scramble to grapple with the new normal of our kids home from school, I'm thankful for the teachers in my life who have been doing this job for years. I can always count on them for great ideas, like these 10 writing exercises,…
With all the school closures right now, we know so many of you are looking for the best homeschooling resources. (Like, a lot of you!) We hear you! So first, I suggest you read my post on a homeschooling mom's tips for teaching your kids…