I’m thrilled to have spent the day in New York City yesterday doing interviews all around the country sharing some of my favorite ways to make mom feel special this Mother’s Day. Two of my favorite elements of gift giving are surprise and personalization. Letting mom (or anyone) know that you chose a gift specifically for them is important. Gift Ideas for… View Post
With Spring Break fading in life’s rearview mirror, and summertime looming ahead, I have to admit: I’m struggling to maintain any sense of routine. I’m looking forward to schedule free days, long afternoons floating in the pool, digging my toes in the sand, and tucking all schoolwork away for a good, long stretch. We’re weeks away from wrapping up our… View Post
Can we talk? I mean….just for a few minutes? I promise not to take up too much of your time. Time IS your most valuable asset and all. But let’s snuggle in for a minute, pour a quick cup of coffee, or tea…or hell, wine. I won’t judge. (Ha!) And just chat. I want you to know something. You’ve got… View Post
There are many things I knew about my now-husband-then-boyfriend when we were dating: he was handsome, witty, loved baseball, was wickedly funny and he was eventually going to be an extraordinary father. These are all still true today – especially the father part. I nailed that one. Every day, I see him modeling for our small people just what it… View Post
It was this time last year that my stomach was tied in what I believed would be a permanent knot. I felt constantly on the verge of tears, and I vacillated between extreme confidence, and despairing self-doubt…sometimes within the same minute. My husband and I were discussing the possibility of bringing two of our children home so that I could… View Post
Seeing another beautiful corner of the world. Experiencing culture. Building community. Enjoying leisure time. Changing lives. Including my own. I’m setting sail on an adventure – a cruise to the Dominican Republic, but this cruise is not only unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before, it is a forging a path as a type of travel that is the very first… View Post
