Suzanne McKenzie

We're all familiar with The Dinner Date — crisp white tablecloths, wine lists as unpronounceable as they are unaffordable, stilted conversation that you're praying gets truncated by a well-meaning server. In our experience, dinner dates can leave a…

If there's one thing we're really, really good at, it's apologizing when we didn't do anything wrong. And who can blame us? As women, we grow up learning to go to great lengths to ensure that the people around us remain comfortable, unoffended, and…

Spring has officially arrived. And with it, longer days, blooming gardens, and the burning desire to freshen up your life, whatever that may mean for you. After a winter season that felt like it lasted 12 months, who can blame us for desperately…

When I arrived in New York City on a snowy New Year's Eve almost seven years ago, the last thing on my mind was taking care of myself. I was laser-focused on one thing and one thing only: making it work. Since then, life has felt like a wonderful…

Fact: Our mood influences pretty much everything we do, whether or not we're actually aware of it. The choices we make when it comes to music, clothing, even the people we hang out with — they're all inspired by the way we're currently feeling. So,…

California Avocados — we know them, we love them, we *literally* can't get enough of them. And who can blame us? The unique climate of rich soil, ocean breezes, and nothin'-like-it California sun all contribute to the making of this truly special…

Cat owners will agree: Each kitty you cross paths with in your lifetime is delightfully unique, from their coloring to their preferences to the pitch of their meows. Whether you're a lifelong cat parent or an aspiring owner, you can't deny that…