In 2015, my partner and I took a leap: we moved to Berlin and moved in together. What was meant to be a one-year jaunt for a research grant turned into a...
Read moreI’m always curious: if your kids hang stockings, what do you put in them? Here are 10 things we love, other than the valet parking sign that blew eight-year-old Toby’s mind …...
Read moreThe other morning, I was at a school mixer, chatting with a fellow parent. “So,” he asked me, as he sipped his coffee, “Do your group texts have names?” His question made...
Read moreAre you going to any holiday dinners or gatherings? I’ve historically stayed in on New Year’s (which I discussed in my very first CoJ post!), but this year, I’m tempted to go...
Read moreMay we all hold a moment of silence for our last slice of “breakfast pie.” By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Weekend mom and winter summarized.… Read more The post Minor Holidays...
Read moreWhat are you up to this weekend? I’m in Michigan with my mom, and I found this cute photo of my parents when we were babies. How chic is my mom with...
Read moreSailing into the New Year with the goal of getting in shape is exciting. Getting in shape has tons of benefits! You’ll build muscle, lose fat, boost your metabolism, sleep better,...
Read moreIf you work from home, what does your setup look like? Do you have a dream office in your favorite color? Or do you work at the kitchen table an arm’s length...
Read moreEven if you have the willpower of champions, the last few months of the year can make it challenging to stick to a healthy routine. With the colder weather of winter...
Read moreLast night, a bunch of ladies came over for a cookie swap, which I now believe is the perfect type of party. Friends arrive with armfuls of baked goods; you hang out,...
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