Moms, can we be honest?

I’m watching TV and a paper towel commercial comes on.  It’s a mom and her little kid in an expansive white kitchen.  Her kid spills juice all over the counter, the floor, and his clothes.  Mom smiles, grabs a roll of paper towels and they both have a good laugh together. Now, I remember vividly […]

Spooky Walk

Getting the perfect costume can be very time consuming.  It is such a shame to only wear it for that one party or trick or treating so why not spend an evening in your costume on a spooky walk?  When my kids were younger (and still let me join them!) one of my favorite things […]

Meet Stephanie Occhipinti – Local Jewelry Designer

Social Media is a wonderful tool to reconnect with old friends, and applaud their successes. Recently I learned that an old (as in former, not age!) classmate of mine was earning a living by doing something she has always loved – designing jewelry. I browsed Stephanie’s website and was immediately smitten by her delicate, and […]

I Knew I was Falling for You…When You Literally Fell for Me.

I admit it. I love seeing people fall. Or trip. Or slip. I mean, as long as it doesn’t cause any serious bodily harm. And it can happen to anyone…and has–politicians, celebrities!  There’s something funny about seeing someone who is completely composed and confident suddenly taken by surprise, they losing their footing…and falling. It’s even […]

Friday the 13th … Should You Be Scared?

Are you really in more danger today?

Make Yourself Your Newest Hobby

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding jobs that exist.  The time that I spent with my babies were some of the most magical years of my life.  I watched my kids grow and become actual people I wanted to be around.  Today they are 15 and 18 and are beginning to flourish […]

A Blowout Bar you can afford

Everyone wants beautiful tresses, but most of us save blowouts for when we have an important event.  I was blessed with a thick, frizzy, unruly mane that has been nearly impossible to manage.  Professional hairstylists have been the only ones with the ability to tame my hair, unfortunately that begins to add up and so […]

DIY Halloween Costumes

I’m all for buying already-made costumes, but some…you just can’t find. Like an exit sign. Yes, my daughter asked to be an exit sign 2 years ago. Here are a few of our favorite DIY costumes–some easier than others. A Light-Up Exit Sign My daughter was the safest kid on the streets the year we […]