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We can all use some holiday cheer. With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to start planning that holiday card. This year it's unlikely we'll be seeing our friends and family. Cards are a terrific way to stay safely connected. Even if you don’t have a professional ...read more

Who's hosting a Friendsgiving fete this year? I love the idea of gathering my girls for a night of food, fun, and drinks. I'm grateful to have a bunch of besties and I'd love to show my love through delicious delights and savory surprises. Our custom Friendsgiving Bourbon ...read more

The Christmas season is officially here! To get in the mood, I'm sharing my favorite Cranberry Sangria Spritzer. Growing up I scoffed when my mom pulled out our Christmas decor as soon as we finished our Thanksgiving dinner. Guess what? I'm doing the same thing! Full circle I ...read more

T-minus three days until the biggest feast of the year. There's a chill in the autumn air--Thanksgiving is almost here. Time to clean, to cook, to prep, to set, and decorate. Whether you're hosting a fancy adult-only affair or a casual party with kids, babies, and families, we ...read more

We love Thanksgiving but it does come with a feeling of being bloated and full for days. While it may be a day to indulge, but there are a few secrets to beat the unwanted bloat that comes with it. Check out these tips from Peak Performance trainer Jessi Kneeland before, during ...read more

It's officially fall. Autumn means boots and sweaters, colorful leaves and crisp cool days. It's my favorite season. While we don't get much fall weather here in Arizona (I'm usually sipping some Prickly Pear Margaritas), it's still my favorite. I still like to pretend it's fall ...read more

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend -- but my husband is this girl’s best partner in love and life. And the ring he put on my finger to represent our union? Well, it’s one of my most prized possessions -- a gorgeous piece of fine jewelry, indeed. But I can say with confidence ...read more

Here we are a week before Halloween (yes, HALLOWEEN!), and I'm already fielding requests from relatives: What should we get the kids for Christmas? Are you coming over on Thanksgiving? Can you tell me which Barbie is the right Barbie? What size turkey should we get? Are they too ...read more

No doubt about it -- this Halloween is, um, different. We're all trying to navigate the rules of celebrating the holiday mid-pandemic, whilst also making it special and fun and wicked exciting for our normalcy-deprived children.  Regardless of whether you'll be doing the ...read more

Baby, it's cold outside!  Even the deep south saw snow this week. Tonight the low is 19 and the rest of the week is following suit. So, what do we need when it's cold outside, girls? Something warm to drink, of course! For me, this is typically ginger or chamomile tea. On special ...read more

A new book just came out yesterday by acclaimed childhood development and technology experts John Palfrey (President, MacArthur Foundation) and Urs Gasser (Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School) and it couldn't be more timely. The Connected Parent: An ...read more

Of the things that North Americans associate Costa Rica with, the sloth is perhaps one of the most well-known and significant. October 20 is celebrated worldwide as International Sloth Day, a day in which we honor and celebrate the slowww-moving animal. Here's how to celebrate ...read more

As an avid skier and a lover of most winter sports, I take the pre-season pretty seriously. Fall is the time to make sure I ramp up my fitness routine so I can enjoy the snow all winter long. I like variety, so I've rounded up six workout to get you ready for ski season. Related: ...read more

Well, here we are 10 months into 2020, and one thing is clear: video conference calls aren't going away any time soon. We'll be Zooming into client meetings and hanging out via Google for school for some time as we continue to adjust to the new normal of life during the Covid-19 ...read more

One of the most difficult aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is navigating how to safely feel close to family, friends, and loved ones. While Google hangouts and Zoom dates are great, their appeal may have worn off slightly in the last few months. Nevertheless, safety needs to be ...read more

Last year I made the best purchase ever when I scooped up the Wilton Shot Glass Molds. The Shot Glass Molds made their first appearance at an Oktoberfest party - simple ice molds with Jaegermeister shots - and have been a party staple ever since. S'mores shots - chocolate pudding ...read more

The financial markets are in turmoil, school is up in the air and many of us are feeling the pinch with our businesses. With more and more of us questioning the security about our family finances, it's time to dig in and take charge of the things we CAN control. I've researched a ...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

Getting time to work out isn't as easy as it used to be. When I start planning out my week (I use a digital calendar AND a white board), I start with family obligations. First the girls' stuff goes in - teacher conferences, doctors appointments, music and sports. Then I add in ...read more

Savor and hold on to the last moments of summer with these creamy and delightful strawberries and cream shooters. Everyone will love this signature dessert shooter at your Labor Day cookout this weekend (and check out this manicure idea for the weekend). I honestly can't imagine ...read more

I feel like I've been a bit of a one-trick pony with my cocktail concoctions as of late. I've been all about the mason jars, bubbles (can't get enough of my Prosecco), infused ice-cubes, colorful chevron straws, and freshly sliced or muddled fruit. Seriously though, what more ...read more

If you've been sheltering in place, working from home, ordering your groceries for delivery, and traveling around your neighborhood by foot, chances are your car is feeling the lack of love.  Believe it or not, an extended lockdown has had an effect on your auto, too. And so ...read more

If you're a first time parent, take note -- that new car seat you just spent $250 on, it's going to real messy, real fast. Baby poop, puke, urine, milk, and eventually snacks will coat that upholstered puppy in all the gunk. And while taking it apart, and cleaning every inch ...read more

Memorial Day weekend has come and gone--and that means the official start to summer is right around the corner. The temperature will continue to climb, the sun will shine even brighter, and epic barbecue meals are coming to a backyard near you! Related: Easy foil packet dinners I ...read more

I believe in the emotional power of food. Food brings people together and is a way for us to show love. That's why I love giving and getting gifts from Goldbelly.  Goldbelly is a curated online marketplace for regional and artisanal foods crafted by local food purveyors ...read more

Tropical Storm Isaiah gave us quite the midsummer surprise here in the suburbs of New York City. We just got our power back on after a whole week of darkness! With trees down, debris everywhere, and lots of uncertainty, one thing we forgot to check on: our above ground Intex ...read more

Whether your kids are distance learning this fall, or heading back to a physical classroom, having an organized closet is important for every student, from grade K to college. Related: Get organized for Back to School with Mabel's Labels There are some easy ways to optimize a ...read more

I've written a lot posts about fighting the good fight when it comes to diet and fitness. I don't think we have to be less fabulous--inside or out--as we age. As time marches on, we have to be proactive about our health. That means making smart food decisions and NOT letting ...read more

Well, that's a loaded title. This isn't a post meant to have you running away to the safety of podcasts you already love and listen to, it's an invitation to mix things up and open your mind to other voices. I have so much personal growth on my plate, it can be a little ...read more

I feel like we haven't seen a whole lot of silver linings since March. The kids went are going back to school mostly online and lots of the outlets that gave moms a break seem like they won't be available for a long, long time. Until we get a vaccine, I'm not optimistic that we ...read more

While we don't quite know what this school year will look like, we can be sure our kids are outgrowing their clothes and will be in need of things to keep their minds busy and engaged. Zulily is the website I trust for online sales. Every day, new sales go live and give moms like ...read more

Being a parent has never been more complicated or time consuming. We're working more and now many of us are also involved in homeschooling. I've been researching the latest online parenting support tools and I found the Rebecca Everlene Trust Company. From virtual babysitters to ...read more

Now that I'm living in Vermont, I'm spending more and more time trail running. I've been on the hunt for a trail running shoe that isn't clunky and that can offer nimble support. I've been delighted with my ON Cloudventure trail running shoes.  Related: Best no blister running ...read more

If you're spending a whole lot more time at home this summer, you might be searching for some inspiration. You're probably also longing or an escape. But we all know there's no getting away from the Covid-19 pandemic, so we have to get creative.  There's no time like the present ...read more