This week’s caller—we’ll call her Claudia, though that’s not her real name—is 33 years old and lives in Raleigh, N.C. with her husband. Claudia recently quit her full-time, salaried job to pursue her long-time dream of owning and operating a restaurant. When she and her husband dedicated their time (and their savings) to their business, she agreed that it was a financial risk—but also one she wanted to take. Even with her money tied up in the business, Claudia has retirement on her mind....

Whether you’re gearing up to plant a new vegetable garden or make improvements to one you already have, start by creating a map with the outline of your beds. Sketch out your arrangement for the coming season; remember that crops need to rotate every year. Get in the habit of saving and dating the maps from year to year: You’ll have a convenient record of what was planted where and when....

Prep Ahead Fortunately, and likely because almost everyone does end up moving at some point, there are plenty of tried-and-true moving tips out there to make the whole process easier. Following a moving checklist can help you make sure everything’s in order before, during, and after the move; another good moving tip is to commit to having a good attitude about all the change to come. Some moving tips focus on how to pack a moving truck most effectively, while others offer reminders to cancel various services or arrange for things to be prepared at the new house; still more focus on smaller details, such as how to care for pets during a move or what to do when the movers are late....

Reprinted with permission from Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet copyright ©2022. Puerto Rico location photographs by Erika P. Rodriguez. California location and food photographs copyright © 2022 by Dan Liberti. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

Tonight’s trigger? Olivia wasn’t making eye contact with me. I tried to connect, but they were looking at their sister while answering my open-ended questions. (I’d planned them!) I felt that familiar tingle of despair and thought, “Liz, don’t take it personally.” I reminded myself that, developmentally, it was normal for teens to pull away from moms. I was alarmed by the intensity and rawness of my reaction. These weren’t the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone was stressed, scared, and sad....

Popularity “We really started seeing open floors plans in the mid-century, when it no longer became the expectation that Mom would walk out of the kitchen holding a platter,” says Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis in Atlanta, Ga. “These days, we expect to be socializing even as we’re preparing for guests.” But as people spend more time at home, it’s clear that navigating work, school, play, and everything in between all from the same room is wearing thin....

One of my favorite Easter traditions is actually Easter breakfast. Our Easter dinner is pretty much the same every year – ham, scalloped potatoes, homemade rolls, and salad – but our Easter breakfast is always a little different. The only thing that stays the same from year to year is that we try something new each time. Last year we had savory breakfast muffins with a hash brown crust, so this year I want to do something sweet instead....

Are you ready financially? “There are a handful of things that employees should consider reviewing before giving their two weeks notice,” says Adina Rothfeld, the division director of recruitment firm ForceBrands. The first and most important thing to consider, according to Rothfeld, is to think about your finances. Ask yourself, can I afford to quit this job without another lined up, or do I have enough to float me until my new job begins?...

In this collection of recipes, you’ll discover how a can (or two) of nutritious beans can transform chili, pasta salad, enchiladas, and more. These delicious and easy bean medley recipes call for black beans to cannellini beans and everything in between, so make sure your bean stash is fully stocked before you start browsing!

Get the recipe. Cheesy Potato and Pancetta Bake If this recipe understands one thing, it’s that there’s no sense pulling any punches with a potato bake. Here, you’ll blanket waxy potatoes—like red new potatoes or gold fingerlings—with layers of melted fontina cheese and a cream-infused, pancetta-onion mixture that redefines decadence. Get the recipe. Maple Sweet Potatoes With Spicy Pecan Praline There are two kinds of people: people who want their sweet potatoes, well, sweet, and those who want them savory....

Peace Out Skincare’s ingenious Radiant Retinol Duo eased my qualms with its gentle formulas for the face and eye area led by encapsulated retinol, which boasts the full benefits of retinol with less chance of irritation. And just in time for the holidays, Peace Out is offering 30 percent off sitewide, including bundles. This set is on sale for $48 for a limited time—given that the Face Stick is normally $34 on its own, that’s a steal....

The Adidas Cloudfoam 2.0 Pure Running Shoes are known for their cushioning, and they’re on sale for as little as $49 in select sizes and colors. According to the brand, the support comes down to the inner sole that promises to make wearers feel as though they are “walking on air.” Plus, the shoes are said to offer a breathable, foot-hugging knit upper that seemed like it would only enhance the lightweight feel of the shoes....