When you think of all the little things it can be overwhelming. The acts of kindness. The good books people recommend. The memes they share. The smiles. The “hey, how are you?” texts. The laughter. The toasts. The lunches when Read More …
Spend your days, gathering again and again… it will make the time pass more quickly. you will spend more time with those you like and/or love to see. share more meals and even more stories; laughter is the very best Read More …
When it is all coming together, you can be… a little bit nervous. stressed out. running around last minute. thankful for people who help. making things happen. Even though you are also… happy. relieved. satisfied. excited. fulfilled. Especially when it Read More …
No matter what you plan, plan to make it an experience. One that you will remember. One that they will remember, even if just a little bit. One that makes you want to go back. One that is everything (and Read More …
When unplanned events happen, you have have to: Roll with it. Let the kids have pizza and ice cream. Set up the spare bed. In the summer, at your cousins’ house nothing can go wrong…unplanned events are still a lot Read More …
Setting up impromptu events and last minute gatherings are the best. No (and even lower) prep. No (totally eliminated) anxiety. No (to low) expectations. Just overall good times. Call, text, or email and invite people to your impromptu events and Read More …
You, your family and friends can all take different paths and still… Stay together Stay focused Stay connected Stay close Stay aligned No matter what you do, what different paths you take, coming together is easier when you make the Read More …
More than just a casual saying…keep in touch means: I’d like to hear from you Let me know when you are available (for lunch, dinner or a get together) I am not ready yet, but I will be soon Let’s Read More …
You should always be ready to plan ahead for the next one. Vacation Party Celebration Birthday Anniversary Book club gathering Friend’s lunch Brunch with family Picnic with friends Road trip Always plan ahead…right after the last one of these things Read More …
The best memories don’t need photographs. Think about it. What do you remember. Vividly. Those are often the best memories . And these wonderful memories don’t need photographs. They are definitely worth sharing with others and describing in detail for Read More …