Perfect white tee because she’ll reach for it a million times. The slightly thicker fabric is 100% cotton, the length is tuckable, and the sleeves are beautifully un-clingy, $42. Plus, cool earrings to complete the look. A geometric or animal key ring, so she can easily find her keys. From $28. A cheese-and-meat spread to […]
Soft sweatshirt or half-zip — in six perfect colors — for you to cuddle up to all winter. From $98. A gorgeous non-toxic cookware set (on huge sale) for a serious cooking upgrade, $355; or a cool ice cream scoop with his favorite pint, $40. The granola that the boys and I can’t stop eating […]
I live a 15-minute walk from “The Big House,” aka the University of Michigan’s football stadium. I’ve been to one game — hated it! But I’m here for the football food. What a beautiful cuisine. Cousin Annmarie’s seven-layer dip. A garage fridge full of the most random beer assortment you’ve ever seen. Buffalo everything. Before […]
Better Living uses affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may receive a small commission (for which we are deeply grateful) at no cost to you. Looking for a pumpkin pie recipe with a little pizzazz this holiday season? Give this Maple Vanilla Pumpkin Pie recipe a try! This wonderful pumpkin […]
Sweet, tart and bubbly, this recipe for Caramel Apple Cider Mimosas is a perfectly refreshing cocktail for your next fall party, Thanksgiving brunch, or holiday gathering! A traditional mimosa is only two ingredients: orange juice and champagne (or sparkling wine). But since this recipe is inspired by warm autumn flavors, apple cider replaces orange juice […]
A soft French sweater, which comes in 15 beautiful colors. $170. More pretty French gifts here. Delicious chocolates from L.A. Burdick with their famous mice, penguins and snowmen. (I’ve loved this chocolate company forever; always makes such a beautiful gift.) From $27. A watercolor food calendar for her kitchen, $55. A very fancy, very good […]
One of the most famous and beloved CoJ comments is about shopping carts, of all things: “I read an obituary once that said at the end, ‘In lieu of flowers, please return your shopping carts to the store don’t leave them all over the parking lot. That drove Larry crazy and it was his one […]
Holiday pajamas (here and here) to pad around in all winter, from $24. Faux fur blanket, the softest blanket ever. Perfect for sofa naps, movie nights, homemade forts, reading together, road trips, everything. $49. Wooden block with 12 photos of their friends and family to display in their bedroom, $22. Vintage-style juggling balls and a […]
A couple weeks ago, I pulled into the grocery-store parking lot with my three–year-old Ella and 10-month-old Emiliano… Our trip started as a “grab the necessities” mission — bananas, yogurt, cheese and bread — the four food groups of Ella’s toddler diet. But, as we walked among the shelves, I remembered that we also needed […]
Busy holiday schedules filled with shopping, planning, traveling, parties, and an endless supply of tempting baked goods can easily throw a wrench in our normal eating and workout routines. While the holidays may be the hardest time of year to maintain your fitness goals and stick with a workout plan, it’s not the […]