“Would you like whip on your gingerbread latte?” “Ooooo, grandma brought her famous marshmallow sweet potato casserole!” “Everybody’s doing the neighborhood holiday cookie exchange, wanna join in?” From holiday office parties to buffet tables loaded with tempting treats to your Aunt Trudi’s to-die-for salted caramel cheesecake, there is no shortage of special foods readily […]
There’s no doubt about it: family dynamics are complicated. And messy. And sometimes, painful. As much joy as the holidays bring, time spent with family at holiday celebrations can be challenging. We bring a green bean casserole, and maybe some emotional baggage to those family gatherings, too. When all that togetherness turns sour, it’s helpful to […]