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Lisa Kanarek

Lisa Kanarek is a freelance writer. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Wired, Reader’s Digest, and CNBC. Read more at lisakanarek.com or find her on Twitter @lisakanarek.

Want to Buy Your Childhood Home? Be Careful.

Returning to the family manse can evoke wonderful memories, but it is wise to rein in your emotions, talk with your family and hire a good inspector
February 9, 2024

From Wild Ride to 'Driveway Talks'

Wanting to give my 94-year-old dad a trek outdoors wasn't the good idea I hoped it would be, but we came up with a better solution
September 27, 2023

Finding the Right Words at a Time of Loss

Whether it’s an obituary or a note to a grieving friend, putting compassion onto paper can be challenging. Here are some ideas on how to do it.
June 7, 2023

To Get Organized, Stand Up to Your Stuff

Start small and make peace with what you do and don’t want to keep. You’ll feel empowered.
March 22, 2023

The Benefits of Finding a New Passion for An Old Hobby

Are you ready to pick up a paint brush again? Old hobbies can bring a lightheartedness back to life.
August 17, 2022

A Grief Cruise, Splatter Paint and Grief Yoga: Unusual Ways to Handle Loss

Creative and non-traditional options to help process grief and find peace
May 25, 2022

'Cathy' Comic Strip Creator Cathy Guisewite Shares Scenes of Isolation

In a new book, the cartoonist tackles pandemic anxiety and shows all the ways Cathy coped. Aack!
October 27, 2021

I'm Mourning My Father Without Regrets

My father's death still stings, but memories of the time we spent together in his later years are precious
June 17, 2021

Our Small and Memorable Wedding

A second marriage for both of us, we wanted an intimate and low-key event
January 31, 2020

How a Krav Maga Class Gave Me More Than Self-Defense

Though hesitant at first, I was awarded for stepping out of my comfort zone
December 24, 2019

A Lunch Lesson in Good Fortune

Memories and gratitude are always on the menu for this father and daughter
October 25, 2019

8 Ways to Balance Home and Office Life Under the Same Roof

Practical tips for anyone who has a home office
August 19, 2019
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