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September 9, 2026
By Joanna Goddard

Travel

September 9, 2026   ●   Joanna Goddard

We Had Two Beloved Visitors in Brooklyn Last Week

Last summer, my brother Nick and cousin Jimmy traveled from England to visit us in Brooklyn — and this summer, they came again! Here are a few photos from a wild week...

My brother and cousin came to visit, and the house was chaos!

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September 9, 2026
By Joanna Goddard

Food

September 9, 2026   ●   Joanna Goddard

What Breakfast Muffins Do You Swear By?

This morning was my boys' first day of school,  and while I was ready with big hugs and clean socks, the breakfast scene was pretty bleak...

Six ideas, and please add yours.

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September 8, 2026
By jannelle sanchez

Relationships

September 8, 2026   ●   jannelle sanchez

What Do You Want to Learn This Year?

Every other Tuesday, my husband, our three kids, and I pull up to my grandfather's house...

Every other Tuesday, my husband, our three kids, and I pull up to my grandfather's house...

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September 8, 2026
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It's throwing me for a loop.

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Have a Lovely (Long) Weekend.

10 links, including Sharon Horgan's new show and an emotional support tuna melt.

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We will always love you, Dolly.

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"Even though it's a temporary rental, why not make it as comfortable as I can?"

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September 2, 2026
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Do You Ever Read While Walking?

"Now and again, I’ll bump into a stray branch."

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When you tell someone you’re getting divorced, they usually respond in one of two ways...

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