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Lower airfare, less costly hotels, fewer crowds—what’s not to love? Napa and Sonoma, California While the vines may be dormant, many wineries are still open for tastings (even on Christmas Day) and plan special winter events such as tasting festivals and wine and culinary crawls. Normal daytime temperatures range from the mid- to high 50s. Depending on where you’re from, that can be downright tropical! Also, all of Napa begins...

If you're looking for a ski spot that can accommodate your bunny steps, your partner’s love of challenging runs and your kids’ mid-level abilities, you need slopes with varied terrain. Check out these options.

We found the best breakfasts that are meant to be made the night before. You’re welcome.

Welcome, friends! It’s winter, and we’re thrilled to bring you this season's Relax & Radiate Crate from The Girlfriend. This is a special quarterly box because winter is such a special season. I don’t know how things were for you, but the holidays were a big deal for me growing up. I remember one Christmas morning when I went outside our home in Missouri and squealed with delight when I spotted...

Here are our top 5 picks for must-read mysteries this winter. Which will you dive into first?    A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver An enthralling story, it is filled with spies, murder, romance and wry humor.   Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey It’s a captivating tale about a police transcriber who seeks to solve a harrowing case.   The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter This amazing psychological thrilled is all...

Do you feel tired and stressed? Here are three simple tricks—for your heart, mind and home—so you can ease into a better 2023.

By Jodie Utter I simply adore holiday photo cards. It’s a treat to see how families we love evolve as their kids grow up, and I just don’t have the heart to throw cards away or shove them into a shoebox, never to be seen again. So, an idea formed years ago when I sat down at a friend’s dining room table. She had begun displaying her kids’ school artwork...

Don't forget to subscribe to the Relax & Radiate Crate delivered right to your doorstep starting at $45 a season (free shipping included, of course). Each Relax & Radiate Crate contains a seasonal selection of surprises, such as unique and custom-designed home, beauty, and self-care treats — valued at over $200 per box. 

Whether you're hosting your first dinner party or feeling rusty and want to improve your hostess prowess, these pointers will make you look like a seasoned pro.

Fall is a scrumptious season that heralds a change of wardrobe, recipes and activities; it’s a time to shed the old to make way for the new. Here are our best mouth-watering recipes to help you usher in the fall season.