I am sure there are some moms out there who are weeping into their White Claws over summer’s end. I, for one, am not one of them. The end of summer feels a little like the 38th week of a twin pregnancy for me. Get ’em out already; out of my house and back into the classroom. I’m done with… Keep Reading…
Back in the ’80s, when I was just a lass and, according to my kids, cars had not been invented yet, there was an advertising campaign that was created to discourage our nation’s youth from partaking in illegal recreational drug use. That anti-drug initiative was called “Just Say No” and, if you were a teen in the 90’s, you remember… Keep Reading…
Our favorite season is upon us… Hygge Season! (aka) Fall!!!! We know we should live in the moment and enjoy these last few weeks of summer, which we promise – we will, but we can’t lie, fall has our hearts. At this very moment, I have some summer pesole on the stove and I am burning the last of last… Keep Reading…
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve lost someone that you loved a whole lot. I’m so sorry for your loss. Seeing as there is no handbook on death and grief, chances are you went through the motions and emotions as they came and went. At least that’s what I’m doing. It seems like that is the only protocol to… Keep Reading…
Our Trader Joe’s obsession is nothing new and, as it turns out, we aren’t the only ones. To know TJ is to love him. If you are lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s in your town it is something akin to winning the supermarket lottery. The Trader Joe’s experience isn’t just about the food. TJ’s offers a friendly, small-town… Keep Reading…
You know what I did this summer, I made up my own cocktail… The Kombucha Tequila Kocktail Yep, that’s kocktail with a “K”. Get used to it. Now I know some of you are wincing at the fact that I’m suggesting the idea of mixing a summer libation with kombucha, but please hear me out. First off, kombucha is good… Keep Reading…
One of my greatest joys is sharing childhood memories with my kids–sometimes its through stories, sometimes pictures, but most often, it’s through taste. Recreating a summer treat that my mom made for me so that I can share it with my kids and help create the memories they’ll recall someday is truly rewarding–but it’s also delicious! This is one that… Keep Reading…
I don’t know about you guys, but I am feeling the pressure (big time) to get my act together and pump the breaks on my use of plastic as well as decrease the amount of garbage I produce as a human. I can confirm that Michelle shares these sentiments. “Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter our… Keep Reading…
Hi Mom, Hey there, pretty lady. I haven’t heard from you since you left, and I worry, so I thought I would check in. How are the new digs? Zena said she talked to you in a dream and you said you really like the new place, so that makes me happy. How are things? How’s the coffee up… Keep Reading…
You know when you go somewhere and never want to leave because it’s so magical and the thought of returning back to reality makes you want to cry real tears? I’ve had many travel moments like this. Tasmania. Bali. Italy…every damn time. And now, Banyan Tree Mayakoba. Wow. From the first moment we arrived, there were no worries. We were… Keep Reading…
I was 21 years old and fresh off my final season as a soccer player when I got to see the U.S. Women’s National Team take home the gold at the 1999 Women’s World Cup. Those are 90 minutes I will never forget. It’s all about the moments, right? Those are the things we actually remember. Players like Mia Hamm… Keep Reading…
In less than 24 hours, we’ll be poolside in Mexico. Can I get an olé! It’s been a hot minute since we’ve been south of the border and this girl can use a little vacay. And not just any vacay, but the kind where there is no touring, no sightseeing. One that calls for relaxation, some tequila, and a hammock…. Keep Reading…
