Simple strategies for navigating the holiday shopping season By Carrie Dunlea The Thanksgiving leftovers may barely be packed away before another holiday tradition begins: shopping. From Black Friday bargains to Small Business Saturday finds and Cyber Monday deals, the days following Thanksgiving offer plenty of …
This soup is tacos in soup form and totally an acceptable stand-in for taco night. It’s one of my favorite recipes to make when I need to feed a crowd because I can make it fast, and it’s easy to double and triple. Taco Soup …
Apple Cider-Dijon Chicken with Apples | Serves 4 Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: About 30 minutes Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 1½ pounds ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 …
By Carrie Dunlea The lazy days of summer may be coming to an end, but there’s still time to make the most of them. Before the back-to-school rush begins, families can turn those final weeks into an opportunity to explore creative hobbies, learn practical skills …
By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people, quality sleep has become harder to achieve. Between packed schedules, stress, late-night scrolling …
Why small choices — especially about plastic — still matter By Carrie Dunlea Earth Day may have passed by the time this hits your doorstep, but its message shouldn’t be confined to a single date on the calendar. Since its launch in 1970, when millions …
Designing spaces that feel like home — just beyond the back door By Carrie Dunlea Backyards are no longer secondary spaces. They are deliberate, livable environments shaped by comfort, design and purpose. From casual lounging to hosting friends, a well-planned outdoor area extends daily living …
Peanut Thai Chicken| SERVES: 4–6 This Peanut Thai Chicken is a takeout fake-out! You might not believe it was cooked in a slow cooker because the chicken is so juicy, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I truly could not believe how delicious …
Feeders, food and simple ways to welcome backyard birds By Carrie Dunlea Few things bring a yard to life quite like birds. From the bold blue flash of a jay to the familiar whistle of a cardinal, backyard birds add color, movement and a sense …
By Carrie Dunlea As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many people feel an almost instinctive urge to reset. The holiday rush slows, decorations come down and routines begin to settle back into place. In that quiet space between celebration and normalcy, New …