I’m trying to find grounding in seasonal transitions no matter where I am. This gets complicated when you’ve lived across different regions that all have their own relationship to time and weather. I grew up in the Caribbean where seasons were subtle, and many other places as an
On accidentally discovering meditation through fishing, and why sometimes the best mindfulness practices are the ones you stumble into. I lose hours by the water. Not in the way you lose time scrolling or falling down internet rabbit holes. I mean I look up and the sun has moved across
This haul brought home some real gems — and one big hit we couldn’t stop reading on repeat. Most Liked Picks 📚 Kind Crocodile — Sweet, silly, and surprisingly profound. It sparked lots of giggles and a few “what would we do?” conversations. 📚 My Very First Book of Shapes — A classic board
Every family has a heartbeat. Ours just happens to have four paws. When we brought Beans home at six weeks old, we thought we were getting a companion. What we really got was a teacher and a thread woven into every part of our family story. Now, at eleven years
I’m trying to find grounding in seasonal transitions no matter where I am. This gets complicated when you’ve lived across different regions that all have their own relationship to time and weather. I grew up in the Caribbean where seasons were subtle, and many other places as an
On accidentally discovering meditation through fishing, and why sometimes the best mindfulness practices are the ones you stumble into. I lose hours by the water. Not in the way you lose time scrolling or falling down internet rabbit holes. I mean I look up and the sun has moved across
This haul brought home some real gems — and one big hit we couldn’t stop reading on repeat. Most Liked Picks 📚 Kind Crocodile — Sweet, silly, and surprisingly profound. It sparked lots of giggles and a few “what would we do?” conversations. 📚 My Very First Book of Shapes — A classic board
Every family has a heartbeat. Ours just happens to have four paws. When we brought Beans home at six weeks old, we thought we were getting a companion. What we really got was a teacher and a thread woven into every part of our family story. Now, at eleven years
School prep has my brain scattered and the house is chaos, so when my wife suggested we make cake for dessert, we reached for a box of funfetti mix. No shame in that game. But then I remembered reading somewhere (maybe it was a reel?) about adding yogurt to boxed
This is one of those back-pocket recipes that feels like summer, even if you make it with canned peaches in the dead of winter. It's simple, quick to throw together, and hits that perfect salty-sweet balance if you use salted butter (which I always do). I tested this
No microwave. Kid-friendly. Sweet and savory. Built for actual mornings. You don’t need inspiration. You need options. Here are seven breakfasts that work — fast, flexible, and on repeat. 1. Veggie & Egg Scramble on Toast Quick sauté chopped veg (spinach, zucchini, or carrots) in olive oil. Crack in 1–
These wholesome breakfast bars are packed with oats, nuts, and seeds for a satisfying start to your day. They're naturally sweet, portable, and perfect for meal prep. Ingredients Makes 12 bars Dry Ingredients: * 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats * 1/3 cup poppy seeds * 1/2 cup chopped nuts
This puffed oven pancake is golden, buttery, and just the right mix of crisp and custard-y. It's perfect for slow mornings or an easy brunch, and comes together with pantry staples in under 30 minutes. Ingredients * 3 large eggs * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup milk
I know... It’s just watermelon. But I’m about to get a little poetic about it anyway. At some point every summer, I remember I don’t need to be in a rush. Usually, it happens when we cut into the first watermelon. Not the pre-cut kind. A full
Three ingredients. One bowl. No eggs, no flour — just soft little pancakes made for tiny hands and slow mornings. They’re perfect for babies starting solids and easy enough to throw together while holding a toddler on your hip. Ingredients * 1 very ripe banana * ½ cup quick oats or finely blended
I picked up "Kurashi at Home" during one of those seasons when my physical space felt completely disconnected from how I wanted to feel in my own home. What Kondo offers here is something more reflective: a chance to examine why we organize our spaces and what we&