In our home and all of our family, we have an age old tradition where we say grace and then finish with a sing-songy affirmation of how we love everybody around the table. My grandmother started this (probably my grandfather, Read More …
Well, there are probably a lot of ways to end this beginning phrase, “as long as”, but all I really wanted to say was this: every year, we celebrate milestones. Every year, we take pictures. Facebook (and now Snapfish) send Read More …
I can’t even say how so excited I am today… I made one simple, but well thought out, purchase today for a Christmas Eve gift. We also made a plan for the day. A plan that aligns with our family Read More …
No special occasion needed, let us have a party of 5… Not easy to seat, but totally worth it. For the last several years, that is what we have been – out to dinner, lunch – brunch… the 5 of Read More …
There is nothing better than having no plans, and then realizing that you can do anything. Literally anything. Or, nothing, but probably something. Laundry. Read a book. Go out for dinner. Watch Netflix. Goto the pool. Grocery shopping. Out for Read More …
Ahh, the after party…always fun. No one ever wants the fun to end, even though the party, is indeed, over. On this special occasion, hanging out for a few more hours with family, was just what we needed. It couldn’t Read More …
For a long time, I have believed that caterers are awesome. When I was a kid, my mom and my aunt started helping friends with parties, anniversary galas and family reunions. Soon, they had their own catering company and a Read More …
It’s pouring rain, flood warnings. Easy to know that it is probably time to stop and assess the priorities. Like, should we go out to get together with the girls as planned? Yes! Well, probably yes. How bad is the Read More …
Trying to accomplish something big, start small – every little bit helps. Break down what you need, whether it is an investment, a long term multi-phase project, or a big party for a hundred of your closest friends and family. Read More …
When you have a weekend before a holiday, it is so tempting to just take the entire week off. If only we could. If only we were kids again. We really needed to do it…especially as it was preceded by Read More …