FFor those of us who live by little treat culture, Advent calendar season is our time. Sure, they’re an invitation to slow down and savor—but they’re also a perfectly valid excuse to treat yourself on the days you need it most. Go on a wrapping spree? Little treat. Finally finish that work project? Little treat....

Bat Mitzvah prep has begun in earnest at our house, which means that once a week, my 12-year-old daughter hides away in her bedroom, meets with her wonderful tutor over Zoom, and comes out knowing things her very own mother doesn’t. This process will take a full year and is multi-pronged. She will learn to...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. The best Thanksgiving gatherings tell a story—not of perfection, but of the people who fill the room. This year, we’re embracing the beauty of an effortless celebration: one where the table feels inviting, the food tastes like...

Most issues around the house don’t start with something dramatic. A faint sound, a small ripple in the floor, or a scent that doesn’t quite belong can all point to bigger changes happening behind the walls or under the surface. Homes have a way of communicating if you pay attention closely enough. Such subtle noises...

FFor those of us who live by little treat culture, Advent calendar season is our time. Sure, they’re an invitation to slow down and savor—but they’re also a perfectly valid excuse to treat yourself on the days you need it most. Go on a wrapping spree? Little treat. Finally finish that work project? Little treat....

When Adam and I drove up to Santa Barbara for the wellness retreat I hosted earlier this month, I knew it would be beautiful—but I didn’t expect how deeply restorative it would feel. We stayed at Paraiso, part of a stunning collection of six Spanish-style homes in Montecito designed by some very talented friends of...

I live by Anne Shirley’s oft-quoted words: “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Growing up in New England, there was no better place to understand that truth. The crisp air, the blaze of gold and amber leaves, weekends spent hiking or baking something warm and comforting. But since moving...

What are you up to this weekend? We’re hosting a Halloween gathering tonight — the boys stuck bats all around our house! — and on Sunday, we’ll be cheering on the New York marathon. (Are any CoJ readers running?) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web… Catbird,...

On November 1st — tomorrow — 42 million people, including 16 million children, will be losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits. This is unprecedented and should not be happening. Here’s a quick explainer, and please scroll down for ways to help your neighbors (we are also matching donations up to $5000)… Why...

Looking for the best Halloween getaway in Maryland? This Eastern Shore bed and breakfast becomes a spooky wonderland each October, offering wine dinners, adult trick-or-treating, and luxury accommodations just 2 hours from DC. Here’s our complete guide to Brampton 1860’s fall festivities and why it’s Maryland’s top-rated romantic inn for autumn escapes. BRAMPTON 1860 AT...