These days it’s exceptionally easy to slap buzzwords like “clean” and “organic” on any product on the market, especially beauty products. We as consumers are becoming more educated and want to know what the hell we’re putting in and on our bodies. Knowing this, companies are marketing all sorts of products as clean beauty….but are they really clean? In an… Keep Reading…
Focaccia, a.k.a. Facatz, is a flat, Italian bread typically seasoned with herbs and olive oil. This recipe, “Favia’s Focaccia”, is one that has been passed down from generation to generation in Bari, Italy. Although I am not a Favia, I’ve had the good fortune of inheriting it from a woman I consider as a second mother, Rosa Favia. This crowd-pleasing,… Keep Reading…
You have cabin fever and are ready for the winter to be over. I know, I can hear you groan as you read this. Sorry to break it to you, but we have some time until the birds start chirping and the first crocus flower breaks ground. Fear not! I am here to help you ditch your doldrums because there… Keep Reading…
PSA: You don’t have to be a mathematician to successfully help your kids with their math homework; there are other ways in which one can help… Truth bomb: If math skills were a parent-prerequisite, I wouldn’t have had kids at all. I suffered through every math class I ever took and so did my parents before me. I was so… Keep Reading…
How do you keep going when it seems like the downpour will NEVER let up? I am one in eight. What is that statistic? One in every eight couples are classified as having unexplained infertility. Infertile… Woah, such a scary word, am I right? Well, it was for me when I was described as having unexplained infertility five years ago at… Keep Reading…
Relationships are akin to running a business. Much effort goes into seeing that human partnerships run smoothly, remain vibrant, don’t fall apart, and when sh*t hits the fan – those issues are dealt with. I am by no means a relationship counselor or a love guru. But I’m also not totally unlike Barbara Streisand’s character in Meet the Fockers… Keep Reading…
I have a stack of books in every room of my house just waiting to be read. The thought of knowing my future is filled with moments where I can escape to a period in history or read about something that will improve my life in some way truly gives me joy. If I could sum up what my ultimate… Keep Reading…
The New Year. What does that mean to you? At Good Order, we find it to be a chance for a fresh start–a chance to hit the reset button, set goals, put forth an intention for the year ahead, hibernate and regroup after the holiday chaos, and, last but not least, it means a chance to get ORGANIZED. As we’ve… Keep Reading…
Jigsaw puzzles have long been hailed as a great tool to exercise the brain, improve concentration, strengthen cognitive function, help improve short term memory, and relieve stress. In fact, puzzling stimulates the brain so much so that research shows it can help keep the brain healthy and working better for longer. And here’s more, working on a jigsaw puzzle… Keep Reading…
The other day, I was mindlessly scrolling through my Instagram feed when I came across a post from one of my favorite self-help authors, Gary John Bishop, that evoked a surge in me and reminded me that I am on the right path with my life. He said, “The real risk is not taking the fucking risk in the hope… Keep Reading…
It’s almost game day and you know what that means–time for a bowl board and brews! Of course, the game is fun (maybe?), but we are really here for the food. We thought we’d share our top three ways to make your Sunday night a breeze to throw together! The Food We LOVE football food, but let’s face it…it’s not… Keep Reading…
In my line of work, the mantra, stay present, is part of the yoga teacher vernacular. Sometimes I like to switch it up and it sounds a little like this: Stay in the moment. Feel the space you’re in. Breeeeaaaaaathe. Screw all the outside noise. Innnnnhale. Exxxxhale. (Try it.) I might as well blow glitter in my student’s faces… Keep Reading…
