I recently came across an advice column on Esquire.com called “Ask a Clean Person,” c/o Lena Dunham’s newsletter, Lenny. The writer is surely a kindred spirit: cleaning is my jam. Nothing thrills me more than throwing a hamper full of dirty clothes in the washing machine (despite theread more

This week I found myself in a rut, and not the usual sort: it was an oatmeal rut. Over the summer I’d cultivated a near-obsession for the hearty, naturally gluten-free grain; I especially loved to make overnight oats for Sunday breakfasts, which I’d bring toread more

I think and talk a lot about reframing situations to make them more manageable and/or more pleasant. Stuck on line at Trader Joe’s? Meditate. Out of cash to get fruit at the fruit stand for breakfast? Make it a savory one instead. Wishing every mealread more

Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. Although it’s no longer on the pedestal of Most Important Meal of the Day, how you start your day inevitably has a major impact on how the rest of your waking (and sleeping) hours unfold. Considerread more