This is the first Hanukkah since Solomon and Celia were born that I won’t be with them the whole holiday. … continue reading

At our house, we make the obligatory turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s rarely the star of the show. Our … continue reading

As a huge fan of sweet potato pie, I’ve always been perplexed by traditional Thanksgiving sweet potato side dishes.  Whether … continue reading

With three weeks until Thanksgiving, you have plenty of time to start thinking about your holiday menu. Planning ahead is … continue reading

Having just returned from Ethiopia as part of the ONE Moms team, I’m still processing all my thoughts and feelings … continue reading

If you like the flavor of coconut, this coconut rice is a killer side dish. It is about two minutes … continue reading

Are there any parents who really enjoy packing their kids’ school or daycare lunches? Most parents I talk to admit … continue reading

One of my favorite scenes in the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, which is about her family’s year … continue reading

One year when Solomon was in pre-school, I think I was the teacher’s pet. I loved Solomon’s teachers that year. … continue reading

Having always lived in Seattle, I forget how common it is for the school year in other parts of the … continue reading