Kristen Garaffo

Rockville

Home and Lifestyle Writer at Freelance

✨ Home + Lifestyle freelance writer 🏡💕

Articles

Mother's Day Plans, Sorted: 4 Gorgeous Menu Ideas She'll Love

1 week ago | camillestyles.com | Kristen Garaffo

My mom is the ultimate hostess. My childhood home continues to be the spot my family gathers for dinners, holidays, and celebrations—with my mom at the center of it. It only makes sense to turn the table on Mother’s Day and allow her to kick up her feet as a guest. There’s something especially lovely about Mother’s Day. It’s not just a holiday—it’s a chance to pause and celebrate the women who raised us.
My Husband and I Used This Clever Rule and It Solved the "What's for Dinner?" Dilemma for Good

2 weeks ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Kristen Garaffo

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When you live with your partner, you’re faced with so many day-to-day decisions you often make together. I work from home, and when my husband is on his way home from work around 6 p.m., we usually check in over the phone to talk through the same few questions: “What’s for dinner? How do you want to spend your evening?
My Husband and I Used This Clever Rule and It Solved the "What's for Dinner?" Dilemma for Good

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristen Garaffo

My Husband and I Used This Clever Rule and It Solved the "What's for Dinner?" Dilemma for Good1 of 2When you live with your partner, you're faced with so many day-to-day decisions you often make together. I work from home, and when my husband is on his way home from work around 6 p.m., we usually check in over the phone to talk through the same few questions: "What's for dinner? How do you want to spend your evening?
My Husband and I Used This Clever Rule and It Solved the “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma for Good

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kristen Garaffo

6 hours agoAs a popular TikTok video trend reminds pet parents, it's your cat or dog's first time living, too. They're going to make mistakes, explore with curiosity, and live life to the fullest, but it's our job to give them opportunities to explore and grow. That means letting our pets experience new …
I Followed the "EMF" Rule, and Now I'll Keep Using It in My Fridge

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristen Garaffo

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. It’s always a little embarrassing when the time comes to clean out the fridge, and I find a glass container stuffed at the back filled with … meal prep from two weeks ago? Leftovers I forgot about? Something else entirely?
I Followed the “EMF” Rule for the First Time, and Now I’ll Keep Using It in My Fridge

2 weeks ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Kristen Garaffo

OrganizingKitchenscommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. See More ImagesCredit: Marisa VitaleIt’s always a little embarrassing when the time comes to clean out the fridge, and I find a glass container stuffed at the back filled with … meal prep from two weeks ago? Leftovers I forgot about? Something else entirely?
The Viral "Home Cafe" Trend Claims To Make Hosting Easier, so I Tried It Out

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristen Garaffo

I've declared 2025 my year of hosting. After reading Ina Garten's memoir and watching countless TikToks of people creating elaborate and beautiful dinner parties, I wanted to do it myself. The only trouble was, the idea of cooking for my friends made me want to run for the hills. But one hosting trend caught my eye: the concept of a home cafe.
The Viral “Home Cafe” Trend Claims To Make Hosting Easier, so I Tried It Out

3 weeks ago | apartmenttherapy.com | Kristen Garaffo

LifeEntertainment & FunSave Your FavoritesWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account!commentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. See More ImagesCredit: Kristen GaraffoI’ve declared 2025 my year of hosting. After reading Ina Garten’s memoir and watching countless TikToks of people creating elaborate and beautiful dinner parties, I wanted to do it myself.
8 Bedroom Decor Ideas For The Ultimate Spring Refresh

3 weeks ago | camillestyles.com | Kristen Garaffo

It’s easy to make your bedroom’s design an afterthought. It was for me, anyway. I used to pour most of my design energy (and budget) into the more “public” rooms of my home because those were the spots that other people would see. Guests will roam through the kitchen, our living and dining room, even the downstairs powder room. But the bedroom is private, just for us—so I didn’t prioritize it. I didn’t realize this meant that, in a way, I was putting the needs of others before my own.
How to Start a Book Club That’s Fun, Engaging, and Built to Last

3 weeks ago | camillestyles.com | Kristen Garaffo

Sometimes I find myself longing for school days. Friendship seemed built into our day-to-day activities as children—play dates, after school sports, birthday parties, sleepovers—my social calendar was booked solid. But as adulthood creeps in and responsibilities loom, I’ve found that maintaining friendships requires much more effort. With a loneliness epidemic still lingering thanks to the pandemic, gathering with friends is needed now more than ever.