

Friday Lunch at Tartine Bakery + Love to Paris
Last Friday, Friday the 13th as fate would have it, I met up with my friend Hieu, her beautiful new baby boy Aidan, and their friend...


Christmas Tree Skirts with a Modern Twist
The space beneath your Christmas tree is a decorating detail that is often over-shadowed by presents and the brightly lit tree above it. ...


Teaching Children about Gratitude and Giving
A few weeks ago I read a post on The New York Times Parenting Blog about ways parents can teach their children about giving. One of the...


Recipe: Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
In search of the perfect Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, I found that the typical recipe often includes onion as the aromatic to lend...


Recipe: Homemade Chicken Stock
Ever since daylight savings ended and temperatures began to drop, I’ve been craving warm comforting meals like soups and stews. There is...


Recipe: Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella + Kalamata Olive Skewers
It was 73 degrees and sunny on Halloween and the last thing I wanted to do was spend time in a hot kitchen preparing an appetizer for a...


A Fun Last Minute Halloween Party Favor
Throwing a Halloween party and stumped on the party favor? Here is an easy, clever and semi-healthy idea I found from Cole Hardware. ...
Stress-Reducing Desk Yoga Video
I found this great desk yoga video by YogaJournal.com on YouTube. It incorporates stress-reducing, whole-body breathing with gentle...


Three Steps to Take Control of Your Life to Stress Less and Be Happier
Our daily lives begin with the jarring sound of an alarm buzzing reminding us we have an early morning meeting. With the urging of tiny...


Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger
I came across this quote today and I wish I knew who originally coined it. I want to thank them for putting into words, very simply yet...