I’m sitting in my Paris hotel room (picture on cover) looking out the window on this Thanksgiving Day thinking about time, and how easy it is to let it pass just existing instead of being truly...
It’s that time of the year when we put the spotlight on our moms! Mother’s Day is just a few days away. It’s not too late for a DIY gift, made with love! Surprise Your Mom with a DIY Whether...
This write up by Paula Davis made me think about my own kids. They are teenagers now, but her story rings true for me in so many ways. If you’re a parent, see how it makes you reflect on your...
Cure for Second Home Syndrome: One family’s story of finding a new appreciation for home. Do you have the syndrome too? I have to admit, I’ve been dreaming about a temporary escape from...
A “memory” status came up on my Facebook feed of my teen boys 5 years ago. Wow, did they look different! I tried to think back to the moment the picture was taken, to think back to even...
Many years ago for Christmas, my husband bought me white towels. I remember opening them and being speechless. Speechless because I couldn’t believe of all the things in the world, how he...
A letter from my dead mom? That’s what I asked myself when I first flipped through the stack of mail I’d just pulled from the mailbox, finding the envelope.
Being a mom of teens is one of the hardest stages of life. And as a woman who didn’t have family structure or parents to emulate and learn from when I was younger, I feel like this stage is...
Spain. Are you thinking about visiting there? Have you been already? My family just returned from our trip. I have some great secrets to help you plan for San Sebastian, a beautiful coastal town 12...
Are you planning on skiing this season? If you’re going to ski Mammoth Mountain, there are some insider tips I’d love to give you to maximize your enjoyment during your trip!
Manhattan Beach – Have you ever visited? Join me in this post where I share the life of a Manhattan Beach local.
My 12-year-old son and I went to dinner the other day. We’ve entered a new phase of our relationship, in which sometimes we speak to each other more like peers and discuss how we feel about different...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #MyHonestTea #CollectiveBias I wrote about setting priorities the other day, and to...
Are your kids back to school? For our district, the school year starts next Wednesday. With a 14-year-old son TweetPin45Share247 Shares
If you visit San Francisco, I recommend biking the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. My family took a last minute trip to San Francisco this past week, and this was a perfect way to spend one of our...
Things have been happening with my boys lately that give me flashes of my point of view when I was their age. I’m trying so hard to understand and relate to them. But honestly, many times I feel like...
Do you ever do things in a roundabout way but then see one of your friends using an app that makes that task so simple? And then, you’re like – “What is that? How did I not know...
Pack only carry-on luggage for week-long or more vacation. When’s the last time you’ve done this? TweetPin76Share134210 Shares