Stop what you are doing. I have the perfect Fall dessert – and both adults and kids will love it. It combines the flavors of the season – the spice, the apples, the caramel and pecans…. no it isn’t an actual caramel apple, but instead – a CUPCAKE. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved caramel apples. However… View Post
Since they were itty-bitty, my small people have simply adored all things Halloween. They are giddy about dressing up. They have so much fun decorating our home. They skip and run going door-to-door with their friends. And naturally, they LOVE the candy collection they so enthusiastically dump on my living room floor to organize and categorize. Even as they are… View Post
I admit, I am always seeking good in the world. Just like you, I can get hung up on the hard moments….and don’t believe a simple, ‘turn that frown upside down.’ always does the trick. But seeking to spread kindness and make someone else’s day? Yes. With the added bonus of making me smile with each kind moment, I’m confident… View Post
Ok…who is ready for Fall? College Football. Ahhhh …..Boots. Comfy and stylish sweaters. And comfort food. This is the time of year when I salivate at nearly every recipe as we entertain for game day, prep for the holidays and hibernate as the temperatures drop (you know how I feel about the cold!) You know what this means? I have… View Post
There was a time when I defined luxury purely in Hollywood terms – Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous…if you will. Private jets, mansions, pearls and red-carpet dresses….all seemed to epitomize luxury. I suppose this is a touch natural from a ‘Valley Girl’ who grew up on the periphery of all things Los Angeles. It is close to impossible to… View Post
While my small people were out of school for the Summer, we made one amazing bucket list as a family. It included heading to a concert (done), going on a hike (we’re making this a Fall item!), getting out of an Escape Room (done) and spending some extra time in the kitchen cooking together. Why do we love to cook… View Post
