Our youngest, Polly is 2, almost 3 (in August) and she's still in a crib. But not just in a crib. Last year she tried to climb out of her crib and we got this crib tent that she absolutely loves and even asks "mom! zip me!" every night, but I kind of feel like […]
Everyone loves a good taco, but if you really wanna blow some minds, add some sweet, pickled vegetables. And before you convince yourself it's too weird or would take too long, trust me when I say it's not and it doesn't. At all. Made exactly as I do them, these tacos are dairy free, grain/gluten […]
Wüsthof knives have and will always be our favorites. We have been using them for over a decade now. They're that good. Williams Sonoma is having a mega sale on Wüsthof! Chris made a video on knife skills you can watch here! Here's some other great sales going on! Abercrombie: Up to 50% off + […]
I'm not vegan, or even vegetarian, but I aim for 70-80% of what I eat to be plant-based. I just feel better that way. So foods that have been around for generations and are already plant-based are worth memorizing, because they're usually simple to make and super tasty. Enter hummus. It's a favorite around here, […]
We rounded up all of the best Memorial Day Sales! There are so many great ones happening, we thought we would put them all in one place. We'll be sharing some favorite finds on Instagram stories throughout the weekend too! Our dining room pendants are on mega sale for almost $200 off! You can see […]
Some fruits and vegetables generally taste the same year round, while others should really be in season to truly be appreciated. For me, cherries fall into the second group, which is unfortunate because I love fresh cherries. BUT! Cherry season is upon us, so let's celebrate and use some cherries! This shrimp salad really is something […]
I have been getting a lot of questions on my make-up routine, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share it again! Ulta is having a 20% off sale with code 842569. You can see my full skincare and make-up routine here! I linked some Ulta favorites below too! Abercrombie: 40-60% off […]
This week was monumental for me. Something shifted. I started feeling so much better and and after a long drought of feeling unmotivated and uncreative, I hung art and moved furniture and made plans. I'm starting to feel so much more like me which has been refreshing and rejuvenating. One of the places I hung art was […]
The weather is finally warming up here! The girls are running through the sprinklers. We thought it would be a great time to share our favorite outdoor deals! Our outdoor furniture is all 20% off right now. Here are our sofas, chairs, and coffee table! Here are the girls' swimsuits too -- Lemon, Strawberry, Cherry. Bohme: 50% […]
Le Creuset is having a 20% off sale at Crate & Barrel. They are some of Chris's absolute favorite dishes to cook with. Here is the skillet! The Signature Round 7.25 qt Dutch Oven is also at the top of his list. Linked some more favorites below. You can see the recipe for this sausage and […]
A couple weeks ago during the Chris Cooks Instagram Live, we received questions numbering not a few about which kitchen items I would say are "essential." I've spent a lot of time thinking about this, because "essential" really forces some editing. I have drawers full of utensils. Cupboards full of cookware. A wall of cutlery. […]
Our Ben Soleimani rug is 30% off with code HOME. I have never seen it on sale, let alone 30% off! We have the Honey/Natural. It is so beautiful and durable. The floor lamp and vase are both 30% off, and the faux stems are 25% off with code EARTHDAY. Here are some other great sales […]
After nearly finishing the first phase of our renovation just last month, I felt like I needed a bit of a mental break before diving into something else huge. I know most people wouldn't consider DIYing a closet renovation a "break." But it really has been that for us. (BTW, this DeWalt Gyroscopic Screwdriver has been […]
We recently rearranged our shelves in the office and I am loving how fresh and airy they feel. These wooden balls from McGee & Co. are 20% off right now (along with all decor from McGee & Co). They are a very kid-friendly decor piece. This little wood pedestal is just $16 with code THEGREATINDOORS. We did […]
Even though I have worked from home for the last 11 years, my daily/weekly schedule has changed drastically with the rest of the world's over the last month. I'm deeply missing the hour to myself at the gym every morning and the 20 minutes before and after where I got caught up with friends on […]
It's a stressful time. For everyone. Stress leads to stress eating. Which, at least for me, usually centers on foods high in carbs and low in nutrition. And that wouldn't be so bad if it weren't arguably more important than ever to have your immune system firing on all cylinders. Below we share 27 recipes […]
One of the very first memes I saw when this pandemic was just starting to pick up in the US, read "Check on your extroverted friends. They are not okay!" If you are hosts at heart and have been going through entertaining withdrawals like us, playing games virtually with our friends has been a little […]
Today's the day!!! The Studio McGee Target line is here!!! This will be a multi-YEAR contract so this isn't the one and only line we'll get from our friends, but this launch with 120 pieces is so good. Shea has been a good friend for years and I feel like so proud to celebrate this launch. Here […]
The beginning of March feels like a lifetime ago. And in a lot of ways, it was. Life was different one month ago--and while we're settling in to a slower pace and leaning into a lot more time with our girls, and celebrating some quiet time in our home--a first since moving in--we're also grieving and scared […]
You gotta give it to cauliflower - they've really come into their own in recent years. They can be anything! But to me there are few better ways to eat cauliflower than roasted and glazed. This simple cauliflower dish is rich, sweet, and a great side for anything you have planned. It takes less than […]
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