Save the date. There’s one tradition that my family knows I protect with all my heart, our vacation to “Cottage Country”. Lives get busier, schedules more complicated, but the one tradition I will continue to fight for is some good old fashioned time at the lake. There’s nothing like the serenity (okay maybe the organized chaos) of a vacation in… View Post
It’s January, it’s ridiculously cold, and enough is a enough already. Why does January seems like it lasts forever! I know I’m not the only one planning, dreaming and yes, trying to figure out how we are going to take that next big family vacation. Or heck, even just escape the cold for a much needed weekend getaway. Are… View Post
Who’s ready for a little Disney magic? Um, everyone! Am I right? There’s just something about Disney. The memories associated with all things Disney from the toys to the movies, the iconic songs, to the brilliant characters, the timeless stories all magically combined to bring on all those goosebumps! That’s why I was so excited when I was invited to… View Post
2019 is almost over and I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that this is the end of a decade. Does time pass more quickly as you age? I’m only 48, but it really feels like this last year in particular there have been some big changes in our house. Some heart breaking losses, a few… View Post
I don’t want to scare you, but did you know there’s less than one week until Christmas? Are you ready? Let me make you feel better. I am not. I think this means it’s officially time to start freaking out! So many gifts left to buy and not enough time. This is what I find. It’s pretty easy to pick… View Post
Has anyone ever told you to “enjoy the journey“? Sometimes it’s metaphorical. Sometimes they mean it literally. One thing is for sure. It’s almost always easier said than done. Travelling can be adventurous, exciting, exhilarating, but I can also be down right stressful. If you’re not a frequent traveller, if you’re taking off a particularly busy time of year, orange… View Post
At 11pm on a Monday night my cell phone rang. My oldest daughters shaky voice whispered down the line. “Mom, are you still awake?”. She’d had a fall. A nasty one that resulted in her tripping and hitting her head. Hard. She was dizzy, nauseous and having trouble catching her breath. In just minutes my Husband and I were… View Post
Christmas! It’s the most magical time of the year. Twinkling lights, big family gatherings around a roaring fire. Along with all the hoopla comes the highest of expectations. As Moms we always want to make all our families dreams come true, the problem? This season of joy also brings the crazy. Each and every year, no matter how good my… View Post
The struggle is real! My family is small, but I ache to find “just the right present” for everyone on my list. I’ve made my lists, poured through magazines, scoured the internet, but nothing seems quite perfect. My Hubby does not need any more socks, my girls have enough sweaters for every day of the week, and how many purses… View Post