2014 is coming to an end! And in a few short days we will be ringing in 2015! Now that New Year’s is just around the corner, people nationwide are wondering what to expect in the coming year. I had the pleasure of connecting with Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends & Futuring Manager for Ford Motor …
Yes, Christmas has come and gone, and my blogging activities have been rather light. Between family, friends, hosting Christmas, and getting a horrific head cold, I’ve had no time to blog. This year was a bit different for me; there was a first in our home. This was the first Christmas that I was not …
Into the Woods is a perfect family movie! I was lucky enough to be invited to an advanced screening of this Disney soon-to-be classic, and I can say that Sophia and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie! This is a clever story that entwines four Grimm’s fairytales into one tale full of witty one-liners and fanciful lyrics. Who …
How many of you have tucked love notes into your child’s lunch from time to time? Just a little note to let them know that you are thinking about them or a note to make them laugh? I know I have. I most often write something short like: Have a great day, Smile, Enjoy learning …
I love holiday traditions! Those wonderful activities that we can count on every single year! They bring a sense of comfort and wonder to the season. Long standing traditions are a testament and reflection of family. When families blend, sometimes these traditions get tweaked to fit a “new” family, and sometimes new traditions are born! …
It’s Giving Tuesday! And here is an easy way to give! 12/2/2014 0 Comments I love the idea of a Global Giving Day! And I love that it is December 2 as this is a great way to kick of the holiday season. You may have seen my recent post highlighting our 25 Days of Giving …
It’s the holidays and in my world that means an abundance of food! food seems to be everywhere I turn – most of it in my very own kitchen. You have seen how many recipes I have been posting – well that is a direct reflection of all of the cooking and baking that has …
Every year my children receive a chocolate filled Advent calendar from their great-aunt. They look forward to this tasty chocolaty tradition every year. I am sure that the salesclerk also got a kick out of this as Zia would purchase dozens of these advent calendars for all of her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Opening …
It’s the holidays, and for me that means it is time for parties! Whether it’s the staff lunch, high school fashion show, entertaining at home, or the Christmas Ball. I love to dress up! The sparklier the better! My niece, Gina, is the owner of the Bella Rosa Boutique in Los Goats, CA. We …
I was flipping through some notes of mine today looking for a favorite recipe when I came upon a short note of thanks I wrote titled,Thanksgiving Blessings. I wrote this little piece on Thanksgiving Day in 2009. Thanksgiving Blessings Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends! I’m busy counting my blessings – and there are so …
