At the end of a long day, I love vegging out on the couch with a tv show and some tea with lots of honey. For awhile, I was watching Scandal, but then I realized that it was actually stressing me out and I’d have these weird, convoluted political dreams anytime I watched an episode before… Read More
Hi guys! Sorry for the late link post — this weekend, Kevin and I moved into our new place! We keep saying that it already feels so much like home, which I think is a good thing : ) Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend. Some links, as always… This new app will rate… Read More
The great thing about dates? They can end in a steamy, knee-buckling kiss. A first kiss can go one of many ways, but the absolute worst is when it is abruptly ended because of sticky lipgloss or smudgy lipstick. Your partner interrupts the smooch to awkwardly wipe his mouth on the back of his hand, and the… Read More
This recipe comes from my friend’s Italian husband, who makes this dish at least once a week. Pasta with broccoli is nothing new, but it’s the way he makes it that turns this dinner into a total keeper. “Alex’s pasta,” is how it’s known around here. Of course, he doesn’t have a written recipe, so I don’t… Read More
Hint: they’re on your feet. As I write this, I realize this could also be categorized as more random and very important life hack things, but I’m in the mood this week so I’m going with it! The next time you spot a pair of fun, cheery pair of socks in a store, buy them. Chances… Read More
This one comes from my honorary intern, Rémy, and is something my mom has engrained in me from the time I started making phone calls: Anytime you call a customer service line and speak to someone on the phone (or in person, for that matter), ask for their name. Jot it down along with the date,… Read More
And just like that, it’s Saturday again. Today I’m actually headed to a baby shower, and I’m bringing these. Who doesn’t love a pig in a blanket, dipped in some warm honey mustard sauce? I hope you guys are having wonderful weekends. For anyone in the mood to go to the movies — I saw The Martian… Read More
Now that it’s Friday, I thought I’d ask the question: do you plan your weekends? The “link roundup” — aka posting a list of cool links and sharing your weekend plans — is a steady trend on lifestyle blogs (guilty), and I’m always impressed by how productive and fun-filled everyone’s plans are. Shit, I often think, I… Read More
Dear Jo, I’m 25, and I’ve hit a point in my life where I feel like I’m often straddling two worlds: the world of 20 year-olds living their young and free years and drinking lots and lots of wine, and the world of 20 year-olds who are settling down, having babies, and talking day care.… Read More
When you have a ladies’ night, what do you serve for dinner? Nachos? Chinese takeout? A big pan of classic lasagne? Last night, I got together with two of my girlfriends, and we made this: That’s a big pot of the crowd-pleasing Cacio e Pepe, and a radicchio salad from Food52 that is hands down the tastiest,… Read More