Chances are, you have made a New Year’s Resolution at some point in your life—only to give up on it by the end of January. The new year acts as a cultural starting line, and as soon as the first day of January rolls around, we are off to the races. We envision this...
Christmas is often described as a time of “happiness and cheer.” With fabulous food, festive decorations, parties, and presents, it is no wonder that excitement is the expectation. But what if the holidays make you feel worse, not better? In 2014, the National...
Picture this: it’s Thanksgiving and everyone seated around the table is digging into the turkey and mashed potatoes. The conversation is light and people are laughing and sharing stories when it happens: your outspoken Uncle Eral—or maybe it’s your cousin Erin—clears...
Today, as I walked into the local craft store, I was immediately assaulted by the aroma of cinnamon pinecones while I tripped over a display of wreaths set up by the door. This can only mean one thing—the holidays are upon us! Food, friends, and family abound during...
