My girlfriends and I used to get together for a holiday gift exchange every December. Each year as our mom schedules got busier and more hectic, the lunch would get pushed back further and further. Eventually, we decided to plan the lunch in February, when we were all available and excited to get together. This year marks the third… Read More
It’s #throwback Thursday time! Back in August of 2018, I wrote a post, Bespoke Backgammon, about my grandparents and their lifelong obsession with the game of backgammon. They had an evening tradition that lasted for over 20 years– they played backgammon every night with their cocktails. As a mother of a Fortnite player, I can now truly appreciate the… Read More
It’s safe to say that I am a true crime junkie. I like every show on IDTV, like Forensic Files, Evil Lives Here and Betrayed. I love Dateline, CSI, 48 Hours- you get the picture. So when I started downloading podcasts, I knew exactly where to start. I spend a lot of time in the car, shuttling kids around… Read More
One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2020 is to travel more. Now that our kids are a bit more self-sufficient, it’s easier to line up a sitter and get out of town. On my wish list: Napa, Vail and Charleston– I am going for it! Now that I have decided on the hopeful destinations, (although hubby doesn’t know… Read More
If one of your resolutions for 2020 is to stay organized, then this post is for you. I guess you could say that I am a self-proclaimed organization freak! You might recall the ten-minute tidy from a previous post? Anyway, I am constantly trying to maintain organization in my house, car and even my workspace. I spend a decent… Read More
Ask any of my friends and they will tell you that I am Christmas tree ornament obsessed. They each have their own corresponding dog ornament, perhaps a fancy leopard ornament and definitely a small Santa ornament tied to a gift package (more on these tiny ornaments on a previous post Wrapping Resources). There is something both whimsical and traditional… Read More
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