I’m going to brag for a moment: I have the best husband. Ever. We met when I was in high school, during those awkward teen years when you’re still trying to figure everything out and it feels like you will never, ever become an adult. It was a stage in which I wore flannel almost … Read more
It seems like everyone these days is a DIY’er. With the advent of Pinterest with detailed and pictorial instructions, it has become incredibly easy to redo an entry way, create a one-of-a-kind art installation, or even to renovate an entire house. Where we used to lament our lack of built-ins or architectural interest, now we … Read more
For me, the holidays are not complete without a bag full of little boxes from Hallmark. Growing up, we eagerly awaited our annual Hallmark ornament every December and we would speculate about what ornament we would open that year. Whether we got something in our special Hallmark theme like penguins, mice, or puppies, or whether … Read more
Nearly every morning I wake up to my daughter’s nose a few inches from mine, her eyes big as she whispers, “Let’s go see what those crazy elves did last night”. So, basically, I wake up to Christmas spirit. And, then we go downstairs to find cute things like this: Should you happen to ask … Read more
Tonight as we were getting ready for bed, my daughter asked if I would search all over the ocean for her if she ever got lost. After explaining that she probably wouldn’t be in the ocean, and that I can’t really swim, and that’s why I need her to stay right with me whenever we’re … Read more
I love Christmas. Every year it starts with a very long list of everyone we buy for and then the fun part – brainstorming what would make everyone’s holidays merry. It used to be that we did practical presents – a knife set, a feather comforter, gift cards, or a new brief case – but … Read more
The holidays will always make me think of Corolle dolls. Some of my first Christmas memories are with Corolle, and now I’m thrilled that I have been able to continue that tradition with my daughter. From all the nights spent wondering what doll Santa would bring when I was a little girl, to the days … Read more
Even though my daughter is young, she’s already got way more questions about Santa than I thought she would at this point. From asking how it’s possible that Santa travels all over the world delivering presents in one night to questioning why all the mall Santa’s look different, she’s already got the seed of doubt … Read more
When I was young, basketball was life. Us kids spent so many hours a week watching siblings play basketball at rec centers and cheering on the occasional game with the dads. Some of my favorite childhood memories are practicing layups, playing H-O-R-S-E, Around the World, and more with my parents, siblings, cousins and friends. There’s … Read more
If you told me a few years ago that I would belong to a gun-friendly family, I would have never believed you. Growing up with three sisters and one brother meant that pink and girly were hot topics and guns were almost non-existent in our world. Fast forward 20 years and most of us sisters … Read more