A new year is a chance for a fresh start.  It is my tradition every New Year’s Eve to make a list of anything I want to release from that year—and then burn it. Some years my list makes it’s way to the fireplace, some years we have a fire pit in the back yard, […]

Best stocking stuffer ever… 22 years ago I was in labor– well 21 years and 353 days ago to be exact since his marathon labor went on for 3 days—and here I am celebrating my son’s 22nd birthday today. Here are few things I have learned about the adventure of parenting… 1. Before your kids hit […]

Tis’ the Season… To-Do lists that stretch as far as the eye can see—and budgets that don’t. With so much to get done and so many to buy for, this time of year can be overwhelming. I long ago changed my mindset from decking the halls to impress and shopping until I drop.  I have […]