As a busy working mom, I don’t often have time to go all out with homemade goodies and treats for the holidays. I don’t make homemade presents for Christmas, I don’t make homemade cards for Valentine’s Day, and I...
A getaway with your girlfriends is just what you need to recharge! Sometimes you don't know how much you need that girl time until you're there, so get out those calendars and start coordinating with your friends. We know...
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” As a child, I loved the movie “The Secret Garden” and all the beautiful garden magic it depicts. Over the past year, I have grown a new appreciation for nature...
Maggie held her breath. She didn’t have to—she had a snorkel that gave her access to the fresh mountain air above—but she couldn’t help it. She was stunned by the variety of colors that surrounded her in the crisp...
Spring is in the air. This means lots of things, and brings lots of excitement and anticipation for the weeks and months ahead. But one of the things that excites me the most about the changing season is the...
I would never classify myself as a neat freak or someone who has to keep everything clean. In fact, until I had kids, germs and the fear of sickness never really crossed my mind. Sure, I was an avid...
I have an adult friend who has incredible intuition and is able to respond with confidence and grit to unexpected circumstances. I admire the way she trusts her own instinct and can articulate position or needs. She has learned...