I Loved, Hated, and Loved-to-Hate My HOA — Here’s Why by Kristy Alpert I fell in love with my house in Arkansas long before I knew it came with a homeowner’s association, or HOA. The fee seemed meager — $300 annually, when the national HOA average was $300 per month —…
35 Backyard Wedding Ideas to Make Your Summer Wedding as Instagrammable as Possible Pups better be part of the ceremony. By Kristy Alpert Even three years ago it wasn’t necessarily the ~thing~ to say “I do” at home, but during the early days of the pandemic, when we had to…
Healthy Pumpkin Desserts for Any Time You Crave a Taste of Fall By Kristy Alpert Pumpkin is a jack of all trades. Pumpkin recipes like brownies, cakes, and cookies have unrivaled fall flavor, but pumpkin puree also gives typically indulgent desserts a good-for-you boost. We’ve got all kinds of ideas,…
Make-and-Take Recipes for any Fall Get-Together By Kristy Alpert Bring the full flavors of fall to your next gathering with these portable recipes. Our favorite make-and-take fall recipes will be the hit of your neighborhood potluck and can warm up any game-day tailgate. From the sweet tastes of maple to…
I Bought My Arkansas Home Sight Unseen While Living Abroad — and It Was the Best Decision I Ever Made by KRISTY ALPERT I was sitting in a rented apartment in Tallin, Estonia, when I first saw what would become my very own house. I had a glass of wine…
Punch Recipes That Are Party-Perfect By Kristy Alpert Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. CREDIT: PETER KRUMHARDT Serving punch at a party is a tradition dating back to the earliest…
Just What Is Shelf-Stable Milk and Why Doesn’t It Need Refrigeration? Unopened boxes last WAY longer without refrigeration, here’s how. By Kristy Alpert I first discovered shelf-stable milk while living in Europe, where it was the only option available in many grocery stores and markets near my village. The thin boxes…
20+ Instant Recipes from Your Pressure Cooker By Kristy Alpert Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. CREDIT: ANDY LYONS Instant Pot recipes are simple, fast, delicious, and, gasp, don’t even…
17 Chia Seed Recipes That Will Inspire You to Add Them to More Than Just Pudding By Kristy Alpert Chia is a nutty, ancient grainlike seed packed with fiber, protein, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They’re naturally gluten-free and contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also they’re super fun to eat! Add…
9 Things to Consider When Moving from the City to the Country By Kristy Alpert It was a family decision for real estate broker Jose Quiñones to move from his Park Slope apartment to his rural home in Sussex County, Delaware… or, rather, a decision he made for his family….
