I haven't cooked in almost four months. I've been in the throws of severe morning sickness, and the mere thought of turning on the oven, stirring batters and mixes, and, worst of all, smelling any form of protein could drive my gag reflex into overtime.But this past week, I think ...read more

My neighborhood goes big on Halloween. There are parties, gatherings, parades, and scary-awesome celebrations that go on for weeks. There are kid-friendly festivities and grown-up dinner parties, frightfully fun desserts and kooky-spooky cocktails. It's a blast. But, this year, I ...read more

One of my closest friends tells a funny story about how we became friends and as silly as it is, I laugh every time because there's so much truth in it.  I have always had a thing for nails. I like my hands to be pretty. Maybe because I was a former nail biter (mom got me to kick ...read more

Mom life is a good life, but it's certainly not simple. Navigating the day-to-day experiences of my family takes a lot of planning and I need support. I need a car than can handle all my kids. This year I've been testing a series of cars that have a third row. You can read my ...read more

Sometimes you need to get out of your house, out of your head, and out of the norm of your everyday life. It's a break, a breather, and a much-needed respite for moms, . For a few weeks, I had been feeling stuck in the humdrum. I was getting frustrated with the routine of packing ...read more

Wellness, wellness, wellness...We keep talking about it and you keep seeing articles about it everywhere you look these days. Am I right? Well, we have all been wholeheartedly sharing loads of wellness topics with good reason. When you feel good, life is just better. Plain and ...read more

I am just going to put it right out there. One of the hottest trends is a throw back from the nineties and although I was in sheer shock at first, I am smitten with the style and hope it never recedes. I am talking about belt belts (if you are over 30 then you may know it as a ...read more

Winter is the ideal season for curling up with hot cocoa, complete with a heaping halo of whipped cream, of course. But autumn... autumn is when I love to get cozy with a cup of tea. As an avid tea drinker, through, I'm happy to sip my way through all four seasons, but there's ...read more

When you think about fall lips, what immediately comes to mind? Dark lips you say? Ding ding ding! There is something SO fall-ready about a vampy dark lip. Dark lips give us girls who kinda wish we had a little more edge the chance to live on the wild side a bit. What can I say? ...read more

Autumn is upon us. The air is cool, the breeze is crisp, and the outdoors are beckoning. While we'd love to bask in the colorful glory, we also recognize that winter is right around the corner. That's why, in between your orchard trips and pumpkin picking, it's important to ...read more

Weekends are made for easy, sporty style. To make pieces like a puffy vest or a sweatshirt feel fresh, the trick is to try a trendy fall color like burgundy. The color trend for fall style is burgundy and I'm smitten. It's rich and works perfectly with all the dark denim in my ...read more

Have you been wondering when should you let your child wear makeup? You aren't alone! This mama has been pondering that question for a while now...and I don't even have a tween on my hands yet.That being said, I swear my baby girl came out of the womb dying to dig into my makeup ...read more

Fall brings the most vibrant and beautiful colors, doesn't it? The bright red, orange, and yellow leaves fill my soul with joy. I smile the whole Fall season. This Spicy Carrot Martini is inspired by the gorgeous hues of Fall, and I know you will love it as much as I do!Carrot ...read more

Autumn has always been my favorite season for so many reasons. Something about the trees letting go of their leaves and giving themselves a time for peace and quiet resonates with me. It's time to remind ourselves to cozy up, drop our pace a bit and take things a bit more slowly, ...read more

There are two types of people in this world. Those who believe in magic and those who don't. Thankfully, twenty years ago, the believers amongst us got some new recruits thanks to J.K.Rowling. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone made it's debut on September 20, 2008. In twenty ...read more