Happy New Year, Friends! I am heading into 2021 with a positive attitude, renewed optimism, and a determination to stay connected! While there were extraordinary challenges, emotion, and loss in 2020, there were also extraordinary blessings, lessons, and acts of kindness. It was amazing to witness the innovation that resulted from a time of…
All those who served gave some; some who served gave all. Remembering, with deep gratitude, those who covered who the cost of our freedom.
You’re not going to have trouble finding something on this list for the book lover in your life, you’re going to have trouble narrowing down your choices and deciding what not to get! You might want to print off the whole list for reference. Or to share. If you’re a book lover yourself and you…
If you want to set a fun Mother’s Day Table and leave each guest with a special memory and a smile on her face, check out guest blogger Natine Abreu-Shaw’s fantastic favors for inspiration! I love Mother’s Day! Each year I treat a group of moms to a special meal and a bit of fussing…
Whether you lost track of time or you just added a new Valentine-recipient to your list, you are not stuck with sugary snacks or overpriced flowers as gift options. It doesn’t matter if your Valentine is 5 or 50, there’s a little something on this no-eat sweet treat list that you still have time to…
There are actually two annual pie days in our calendar – how lucky are we!!! Pi Day, the celebration of the mathematical constant π, takes place on March 14 as 3, 1 and 4 are the first three digits of π. OK all you Math Lovers – mark this day on the calendar for some wacky Pi…
There are two types of New Year’s Resolutions. First, the ones that you are making again (lose weight, eat healthy, exercise, get organized, stop procrastinating, blah, blah, blah) Second, the ever popular I-resolve-NOT-to-make-New-Year’s-Resolutions resolution. Both categories are so tired, they should be permanently retired! We are ready for a new-and-improved New Year’s Resolution category –…
Looking for a festive addition to your holiday buffet that offers a tasty alternative to sugar-laden treats? Here are 5 colorful options that are fast, festive and easy on the calories. Presenting: EDIBLE CHRISTMAS TREES! The kiwi tree comes complete with ornaments – with very little assembly required! If you want a little more drama,…
I think we can all agree – books make great gifts and great gifts make great stocking stuffers! There is so much more to a book than the actual book. A book says an adventure awaits; cozy is just around the corner; make time for yourself; etc, etc, etc. Really, if you are fortunate enough…
Celebrate the Holidays together even when you’re not! It is a reality of the world in which we live – we can’t all always be together for the holidays. However…it is possible to feel closer to each other even when we’re not – and even start some new holiday traditions! We’ve put together a few suggestions…