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Après Ski Style for Spring Break & Beyond

Après Ski Style for Spring Break & Beyond Whether you’re hitting Aspen for February break, skiing the East, or just fending off frigid temperatures, looking chic is half the battle.  Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, mom of three and editor-in-chief of Seventeen...

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Dressing

  A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly. This kale salad from Kathleen Ashmore is served with a super-easy homemade hummus dressing (just combine hummus, olive oil, lemon and salt).  Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for...

5 Ways to be More Present

  We all want to be present with our kids—but some days, nothing can be tougher. You’ve probably read about ways to stop looking at your phone. And while putting your phone away (and having your kids do the same) is a big part of being present, we are sharing...

Smoothies 101!

  Smoothies have been a tried and true favorite among nutritionists and busy moms for some time now – and for good reason. They make a quick and portable breakfast for hectic mornings and you can sneak in the good stuff easily (think: spinach, berries, cauliflower...

Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess!

This story and recipe was contributed by Habitual Hostess. CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD When living in San Francisco, Rustic Bakery was my go-to lunch spot for one reason- this salad. Now I live on the other side of the country, so I had to figure out a way to recreate my...

How to Make Healthy Habits Stick!

  Along with the New Year comes a mountain of discussion about healthy habits. There’s no shortage of advice on what to do and how to do it.  We’ll save you lots of time and sifting and share the most foundational advice that articles, self-help gurus, and even...

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