Guest writer and designer, Paige Rien writes of the process of turning her maximalist family living room into a teen boys' hangout, drawing out the deeper lessons we can glean about our homes.

With so many looking to stretch their food budget in this economy, Emily has a great suggestion: mushrooms!

A deep and wonderful look at the power, beauty, and symbolism of lighting candles from guest writer, Maria Khell.

Have you encountered burnout in homeschooling? Read this charming piece by Denise about the surprisingly revitalizing year that began with burnout.

Why are babies cradled most often on the left hand side? According to psychiatrist, philosopher and neuroscientist Iain McGilchrist, this preferred pattern has a good reason and been around for possibly 4,000 years.

What can we learn from the rebuilding year? A great deal, in fact.

We are delighted to welcome back guest writer Patricia Patnode. Today she writes of how a well-set table can make you feel like you have a well-ordered life. A few extra steps are a small way to put love into the everyday.

An unexpected treasure prompts a meditative art study from Denise spurned by the fascinating life and work of Fritz Uhde.