Looking for an easy plant to care for? Try a succulent.

I remarried two years ago. I have been working quite well with my husband’s ex-wife, but we just hit a roadblock over…

Our 10-year-old granddaughter lives with us. We have custody of her but her father, our son, is now asking us for vis…

This is an intriguing one-pot chili made the Mexican way — with cinnamon. It’s perfect for two or a crowd for Super B…

A fluffy baked potato is a glorious thing, but too often you slice into the potato and it is shiny and waxy, not ligh…

The promise of a grain bowl — with vegetables arranged atop it as artfully as a wedding bouquet — is one of a bright,…

Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings,…

My ex and I were together a long time. We blended our families, but after 12 years of clean and sober living, she sta…

This is the last (for a while, anyway) of three columns in which I take on the absurd notion that punishing children …

This 1,416-square-foot farmhouse design delivers timeless curb appeal and an easygoing layout.

Now that I’m living on a ranch, I’ve realized something. It’s all about nutrition.

People who eat a ketogenic diet love chaffles, and so do gluten-free eaters. What started as a trend for those who fo…

My years of being raised in the South left an indelible taste for bacon fat-coated vegetables, a rich treatment I ind…

Thinking of changing up the way you do breakfast in 2020? These mini casseroles — made in cupcake tins — are almost a…

It may be time to say goodbye to Pete in the garden. Peat Moss, that is.

This is the second in a series on “parent-babble,” as in the same-old, same-old nonsense the mental health industry h…

My children’s father died last week. He was 55 and no one expected it — most of all me. I am surprised how hard I am …

Go bold with this modern design. The Alastar, by Visbeen Architects, is full of style and smart amenities.

You’ve probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, a…

If you’ve ever wondered why food made by your favorite restaurant chef tastes better than the food you make at home, …

Thousands and thousands (tens of thousands? millions?) of nonnas can’t be wrong.

My bonusdaughter’s father is nonexistent. I’ve been married to her mother for seven years and he has shown up maybe a…

I am often asked how long I intend to keep this up, as in writing this column, writing books, and speaking on childre…

The real story here is the luxurious master suite, which takes over the entire second level and treats you to a delux…

Author Lucy Maud Montgomery, of “Anne of Green Gables’’ fame, loved a good blanket.

It’s been quite a year; on that we can all agree. So come Tuesday, let’s pass out the 2020 party hats and bid 2019 a …

I was divorced about four years ago. It was a short marriage, maybe three years. Of course, I introduced my then-husb…

With the release of “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” inquiring minds want to know: What did I think of Mr. Rogers?

Years ago, I had one of those spineless cacti that once a year splash colorful flowers out the ends of their flat, ar…

Here’s a spacious home with tons of versatile bonus space (like the reading nook on the second level).

Seasoned ground turkey, Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts join forces in this savory stuffed acorn squash recipe. One …

Nothing says “celebration” like a ridiculously expensive piece of meat. Well, that’s not really true, but this is the time of year for splurging, in dollars and eating.

We tend to classify them all together, but winter vegetables are not always the same as root vegetables. Nevertheless…

Home decor accessories can make great host gifts or holiday gifts, but how do you choose something you know the recip…

I moved into my boyfriend’s home about eight months ago. He’s lived by himself for 10 years.

“You’ve accused mothers of being in co-dependent relationships with their children,” she (a journalist) said, then as…

An ultra-spacious wraparound porch immediately sets the welcoming tone for this farmhouse design.

Packages tied up with strings may be one of your favorite things this holiday season. So, to wrap in a snap at home, …

Daffodils sitting on a windowsill against a backdrop of white snow make a fragrant and pretty midwinter scene. This p…

Timed perfectly for holiday baking, the latest cookbook from the editors of Martha Stewart Living is “Cookie Perfection.”

Are you ready for holiday parties? This house plan design certainly is, with a guest suite upstairs for in-laws and v…

Last night my boyfriend gave me the “It’s not you, it’s me,” speech.

I’m already dreading the holidays.

And here we are in December. I don’t understand it, but this year — for the first time in a long time — my Christmas …

Let’s say guests will be staying with you for some part of the coming holidays.