Susan Shain

Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.

For renters, pet fees and breed and size restrictions make it hard to keep their families together in a tough market. Some lawmakers are listening.

You need to weigh your budget, but it does have benefits. Including some that are not obvious.

El hogar estadounidense promedio desperdicia casi un tercio de los alimentos que compra. Esta comunidad está animando a sus residentes a cambiar sus hábitos.

How a hemiparasitic shrub became a symbol of romantic high jinks and holiday cheer.

Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.

What the DJ spins while wrapping presents and sipping whiskey.

How Advent calendars became a treasured ritual, even when the chocolate is bad.

Each day in December, we’ll send a bit of delight and distraction that shows why this season is worth celebrating.