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You’ve seen it everywhere lately. No, I’m not talking about Victoria Beckham’s dance moves, I’m talking about  protein . It’s everywhere, quietly invading our homes, our grocery carts, and our social feeds. Diet trends are nothing new in American culture. In the ’90s, it was Atkins. The 2000s belonged to Weight Watchers. The 2010s gave us Keto and Paleo. Now? People are experimenting with things like the carnivore diet. To be fair, it  does  feel like people are more health c

As I near the finish line of my Michelle & Martha challenge, I decided it was time to make a few changes. Maybe it’s the crisp air or the cozy sweaters, but I’ve been craving fall flavors lately. As I looked at the remaining recipes in this challenge, the thought of making corned beef and cabbage or cream puffs just didn’t feel right. So, I made an executive decision and swapped them out for two recipes that felt a little more in season : Martha’s beef short ribs in a red wi

Every season has its own energy, but fall? Fall feels like coming home. It’s the season that makes me want to slow down, light a candle, and actually sit still long enough to notice how good life can smell. Right now, my coffee table has become its own little mood board, part cozy, part chic, and entirely me. Let’s start with the scent: Nest Moroccan Amber. If you’ve never smelled it, it’s the olfactory equivalent of wrapping yourself in a cashmere blanket while a fire crack

Cheesecake Comeback The last few weeks have been a lot. My life has been lifing, as they say. In the last two weeks my oldest had five days off of school, dance and soccer started, and my husband and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary with a staycation in downtown Chicago. Needless to say, the Martha Challenge took a brief pause. But I’m back. I couldn’t have picked a better recipe to ease into things than Martha’s classic cheesecake. If you know me, you know I love d

Martha's Homemade Pasta When I saw pasta on Martha’s recipe list, I instantly pictured a fairytale scene: a woman in rural Italy, wearing...

Now that I’m in my 30s, I can feel a noticeable shift  in my body. I’m not sick, but I’m definitely not bouncing back the way I used to....

Banana Bread & Eggplant Parm Banana bread is one of those recipes that feels like home to me. Growing up, there was always a bunch of...

Chicken Tortilla Soup The fourth week of school brought on something I had been dodging for almost two years: the sniffles. Between my...

Let’s talk diamonds. For years, the debate has been real vs. lab-grown , and in 2025, the verdict is pretty much in. Experts admit they...

If you’re a mom, you probably know the feeling, mom guilt. It sneaks in when you plan too many fun activities without your kids, or...

Mac & Cheese : Misses the Mark This week for my Martha & Michelle challenge, I tackled one of the most comforting dishes of all time: mac...

Yes, we long for a simpler time when everything wasn’t going to give us cancer, and the not knowing was bliss. Red 40? Bring it....

Oven Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Apple Pie This week marks the official halfway point of my Michelle & Martha journey, 10 recipes...

I find that one of the biggest battles I face with fashion is knowing when to save or splurge on specific items. Fall fashion is no...

Martha & Michelle: Breaded Chicken Breast Edition This week’s challenge was Martha’s Breaded Chicken Breasts , a recipe that at first...

My 4-year-old just started Pre-K 4 this week. She was a little bit nervous walking in, clutching her backpack with wide eyes, but by the...

Michelle & Martha : Pound Cake & Vinaigrette This week’s Martha Stewart challenge was a two-parter: pound cake and vinaigrette. Let me...

Why Every Mom Needs a Day in the City As a mom of two, most of my days revolve around snacks, school drop-offs, diaper changes, and...

Beef Stew Edition Let me just sa y, today did not start well. My 8 month old is teething and irritable. My 4 year old took a tumble...

Let's face it most, if not all of us, are not attending any fashion week this year. I wanted to focus this article on things that women...