Melissa Goldberg

New York’s Catskills may get all the love, but if you’re looking for another upstate getaway, allow us to (politely) redirect you to Ithaca and the Finger Lakes. There, explore the stunning waterfalls, great hikes, rich history, and more than 100 wineries. 


The Best Weekend Getaway in New York Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Courtney Maum on ‘Alan Opts Out,’ Facebook Marketplace, and Her Greek Yogurt Hot Take 

These strawberry brownies with white chocolate glaze from A Cozy Kitchen require just 10 minutes of prep and taste like a cross between strawberry cake and a fudge brownie. In other words: Perfect. 


Strawberry Brownies Exist — and One Fan Would Give Them “More Than 5 Stars” If She Could

This veggie-filled chicken spring roll bowl with peanut sauce recipe from Maxi's Kitchen was made for days when it's downright offensive to turn on the oven.

These Easy Peanut Chicken Spring Roll Bowls Will Be Your Summer Fixation

In 'The Divorce,' author Frieda McFadden delivers a domestic battle royale packed with unreliable narrators and mind-bending bombshells.

Freida McFadden on 'The Divorce,' Mushrooms, and What Makes Her Laugh

Tia Williams’ romance has flowers, Harlem glamour, and a love story with Jazz Age secrets. Naturally, we had questions.

Tia Williams on Black Love, Harlem Glamour, and 'A Love Song for Ricki Wilde'

The bestselling romance author talks Score, second chances, mental health, perimenopause memes, and the one thing she protects at all costs.

Kennedy Ryan on 'Score,' Perimenopause Memes, and Protecting Her Peace

This viral-inspired pasta salad recipe has crispy pesto-coated orecchiette, deli meats, provolone, pepperoncini, and enough main-character energy to steal the spotlight at any cookout.

The Italian Grinder Pasta Salad That Might Outshine the Burgers

If the Amalfi Coast feels a little too “everyone from your Instagram Stories is there,” consider Sardinia instead. Think turquoise beaches, tiny pasta towns, longevity wine, and slower summer days in Cagliari.

Skip the Amalfi Coast — Go to Sardinia Instead

These bright, herby chicken meatballs come with lemony yogurt sauce, crisp cucumber salad, and exactly the kind of low-effort, high-reward dinner we want on repeat all spring and summer.

These Bright, Herby Chicken Meatballs Deserve a Spot in Your Summer Rotation

The debut novelist behind "Men Like Ours" shares the internet rabbit holes, recipes, music, and oddly specific essentials she’s currently obsessed with. Yes, roach motels made the list.

'Men Like Ours' Author Bindu Bansinath on Gossip, Reddit, and Roach Motels

In "Our Perfect Storm," Carley Fortune sends two lifelong best friends on a honeymoon trip to Tofino after a wedding falls apart — and the slow-burn tension follows close behind.

'Our Perfect Storm' by Carley Fortune: One Honeymoon. Two Best Friends.

This almond croissant blondies recipe combines buttery blondies, almond frangipane, and sliced almonds into a dessert that tastes straight out of a French bakery.

Almond Croissant Blondies May Sound Fancy — But They’re Actually Dangerously Easy

I Want to Figure Out a Wellness Routine I Can Stick To

 I Can't Remember the Last Time I Had a Checkup

I’m Tired of Doing Everything for the Kids and the House

I Need Help Creating Balance as a Child-Free Couple

Check out what's going on with the Artemis II astronauts, long reads, and herbal teas in your Daily Skimm Weekend. 

Daily Skimm Weekend: Artemis II Astronauts, Long Reads, and Herbal Teas

Check out what's going on with women in baseball and National Poetry Month in your Daily Skimm Weekend. 

Daily Skimm Weekend: Women in Baseball and National Poetry Month

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Starbucks and Better Sleep

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Women in Space and Cherry Blossoms

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Daily Skimm Weekend: TikTok and Ways to Breathe

Check out what's going on with women in politics and novel vacations in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Women in Politics and Novel Vacations

Check out what's going on with March Madness, long reads, and slowing down in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: March Madness, Long Reads, and Slowing Down 

Check out what's going on with Women in Tech and Oscars in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Girls Who Code and Oscars

Check out what's going on with East Palestine and bare minimum Mondays in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: East Palestine and Bare Minimum Mondays

Check out what's going on with student debt forgiveness and sound baths in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Student Debt Forgiveness and Sound Baths

Check out what's going on with representation in fashion and Black-owned businesses in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Representation in Fashion and Black-Owned Businesses

Check out what's going on with Section 230, President Biden, and Bad Bunny in your Daily Skimm.

Daily Skimm: Section 230, President Biden, and Bad Bunny

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Daily Skimm: Presidents Day

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Abortion Pills, Long Reads, Stronger Connections

Check out what's going on with Super Bowl LVII, long reads, and comfort food recipes in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Super Bowl LVII Preview, Long Reads, Comfort Food Recipes

Check out what's going on with Super Bowl ads and weekend escape in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Super Bowl Ads and Weekend Escape

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Daily Skimm: Turkey and Syria, State of the Union, and Hogwarts

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Awards Season and Long Reads

Check out what's going on with the Speaker of the House, Damar Hamlin, and decluttering in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Speaker of the House, Damar Hamlin, and Decluttering

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Holiday Blues, Long Reads, and 2023 Goals

Check out what's going on with Grant Wahl, AI, and holiday parties in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Grant Wahl, AI, and Holiday Parties

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Daily Skimm: Georgia, Apple, and The Laundress

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Daily Skimm Weekend: US v. Netherlands and Holiday Gifting

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Daily Skimm Weekend: CEOs and Thanksgiving Leftovers

Check out what's going on with the World Cup, Thanksgiving prep, and long reads in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: World Cup, Thanksgiving Prep, and Long Reads

Check out what's going on with the Gen Z wave and election stress in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: The Gen Z Wave, Election Stress

Check out what's going on with the VA, advocates, and culture picks in your Daily Skimm.

Daily Skimm: Veterans Day

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Daily Skimm: Midterms, Kherson, and Jennifer Aniston

Check out what's going on with elections, Brittney Griner, and Vogue in your Daily Skimm.

Daily Skimm: Elections, Brittney Griner, and Vogue

Check out what's going on with voter intimidation, cookbooks, and Daylight Saving Time in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Voter Intimidation, Cookbooks, and Daylight Saving Time

Check out what's going on with Elon Musk's Twitter and prepping for Halloween in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Elon Musk's Twitter and Prepping for Halloween

Check out what's going on with TikTok, Sober October, and early voting in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: TikTok, Sober October, and Early Voting

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Daily Skimm: Liz Truss, Snapchat, and "The Crown"

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Daily Skimm: Maternal Health, Russia, and Pumpkin Spice

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Daily Skimm: Iran, Women Leaders, and Boo Buckets

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Daily Skimm: Uterine Cancer, Student Loans, and Hearing Aids

Check out what's going on with Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Check out what's going on with LA City Council, mental health, and pumpkins in your Daily Skimm.

Daily Skimm: LA City Council, Mental Health, and Pumpkins

Check out what's going on with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in your Daily Skimm.

Daily Skimm: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Check out what's going on with midterms and fall in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Midterms Countdown and Fall

Check out what's going on with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Russia-Ukraine war in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Russia-Ukraine

Daily Skimm Weekend: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Russia-Ukraine (1)

This fall, abortion rights are on the ballot — both directly and indirectly. From ballot initiatives to competitive governor’s races, here’s how your vote could impact reproductive rights.

4 Key Midterm Races That Could Impact Abortion Access

Check out what's going on with Puerto Rico, Arizona's abortion ban, and long reads in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Puerto Rico, Arizona's Abortion Ban, and Long Reads

Democrats had a stronghold on Illinois for years. And this midterm election, they’re not taking any chances. Here’s how. 

5 Key Midterm Races That Will Impact Illinois’s Future

Wisconsin has been a strong swing state over the years. And this midterms season, both Dems and Republicans are giving their all to come out on top. Here’s how. 

Abortion Access and Future Elections Are at Risk in Wisconsin. These 5 Midterm Races Could Determine Their Future. 

As abortion access hangs in the balance, several of Michigan's midterm candidates are battling for the final say. Here's what you need to know about key races ahead of Election Day.

These 6 Midterm Races in Michigan Could Impact Abortion Access and Voting Rights 

Even in a state that is increasingly red, Democrats aren’t giving up. Here are the races that could change Ohio’s political future. 

7 Ohio Midterm Races that Could Change the State's Political Future

During the midterms, you might be voting for your right to vote. Or even what a future election could look like in your state. So here’s what you should know before casting your ballot. 

Voting Rights: Some Candidates Are Running to Change Their State's Voting Laws 

You probably know what a governor does. But what about a county clerk? Or an insurance commissioner? No need to panic. Here's a lowdown on every state and local official.

Our Guide To Every Position You’ll See On Your Midterms Ballot. You’re Welcome. 

Arguments over critical race theory, gender identity, sexual orientation, and book bans could influence the midterm elections. Here’s how. 

3 Key Races That Could Impact What Your Child Learns in School

We’ve all felt the sting of increased gas prices, rising housing costs, and even a more expensive morning Starbucks. And candidates for the midterm elections are taking note. Here’s what to know before you vote.

Money Talks — Even On Your Ballot. Here’s What’s Happening With Our Wild Economy 

Mass shootings and increased gun violence have dominated headlines. And some candidates across the country are running to restrict – or expand – access to guns in the midterms.   