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“It is extraordinary to me that Bridget Jones, which I started writing so casually as an anonymous newspaper column to make ends meet, is still being discussed 25 years later,” reflects Helen Fielding, author of the four Bridget Jones novels. Twenty years after the cinematic release of Bridget Jones’ Diary, the pull of one of modern literature’s most unlikely heroines feels as if it has barely waned: such is the universality of Bridget’s story. Excitingly, there’s buzz about a new film, but how will she fare in a more socially-conscious era? When Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Renée Zellweger strode youthfully...

Not in the “Pinterest sense”; I really just want to look on the bright side and appreciate this year’s slower-paced holiday. I want to make a concerted effort to be in the spirit, revel in our time as a little family, and center our activities around the season. Make it special. I learned last year that it’s not about “doing all the things.” It’s about doing a few things, and having a really fun time with them. :) One of the things is sugar cookies. Every December growing up, I remember jumping off the school bus and coming inside to...

If you’re like me, organizing is something you’ve really focused on during the past six months. Some people tackled smaller projects like reorganizing their kitchens, some cleaned out the long-ignored attic or garage, and some even decided to make major changes, like downsizing, selling, or (like us) remodeling. Wherever you fall on that continuum, I can promise you that today’s post is going to get you motivated, inspired, and excited! For me, staying at home more shone a light on some big issues that needed attention: some were with my actual physical home, some were related to my stress levels,...