This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alpine Tourism Commission which is comprised of Austria, Germany and Switzerland for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The first time I flew from the United States to Europe, TSA didn’t exist, my parents walked me to the gate to say goodbye and people could still smoke on planes. A lot has changed since… View Post
When I was a little girl, I used to turn the lights off in our living room, curl up in this big burgundy velvet chair, and play The Carpenters Christmas album over and over again by only the light of our Christmas tree. I found the music, the time to myself and the tradition of it peaceful. Now, as an… View Post
This past weekend, I was a fly on the wall while my 7th grade daughter enjoyed her very first Girlfriends’ Gift Exchange Holiday Party. Admittedly, the volume was a touch on the loud side, but it was pure joy watching her experience the laughter, that holiday time with friends, and the full kick-off to the season. My girlfriend (the mom) decorates… View Post
Protect your little brother. Protect your big sister. That’s the rule in our home. From the moment there were able to talk, my small people were taught to treat each other with respect, to look out for one another and to consider themselves a team. The team concept is an easy one for them with the number of sports they play,… View Post
There is a phrase I’ve said so many times about the intent behind how I raise my small people, it is almost a family motto: I firmly believe it is my responsibility to raise children to be good citizens of the world. What does this mean exactly? Right. It sounds, I mean…a little high-brow, but honestly – I just want… View Post
Confession: I used to silently judge anyone who mentioned that they watched, and enjoyed, Gilmore Girls. Having only watched part of one episode years ago, I felt that the show was silly, mindless, and meant for teeny bopper girls. My ignorance and judgement kept me in the dark for many years. A few months ago, I decided to give Gilmore… View Post
