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I am always up for an adventure. Sometimes it's out in nature and other times it's a trip to a new museum in New York City. As we adventure out into the world, it's important to feel confident and safe. That means planning wisely. I want to help you navigate how to pick the best ...read more

With the end of summer upon us, we want to celebrate the last days of freedom. To celebrate the warmer days, this week's cocktail is another brunch favorite of mine.  A mango bellini. It's also great as part of "breakfast in bed." You know, whenever that actually happens. Is ...read more

Delicious, refreshing, fizzy, and fun are all ways I'd describe my cilantro lime cooler.  And, since it has yummy tequila in it, this is not only great for your "something green", it is perfect for taco Tuesday.  Related: Fresh summer peach cocktail recipe You know, sometimes ...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

For college freshman, it's the day they've been thinking about all summer. For parents of incoming freshman, it's the day they've been fretting. No need to stress! Help make dorm move-in day as easy and enjoyable as can be with these 10 tips. Related: Great dorm storage ...read more

There are so many things to tell you about boarding school. I've been keeping most of the experience offline, because it's not fully my story to tell. My daughter, 14, is the keeper of most of the details. What I CAN share is that getting her to and from school takes up a great ...read more

As we send our kids off to school we can make sure we give them loads of practical advice AND that we set them up with the gear they need. When it comes to big kids, you know, college kids, dorm set ups are huge. One thing I know: they will get hungry. A great snack station set ...read more

Who wants to add some new ways to eat peaches to their summer menu? I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for new and exciting ways I can incorporate my favorite fruit into my summer diet. I'm sharing three of my favorite peach recipes for you to make the most of ...read more

August is National Peach Month, but you already probably knew that from the sweet, rosy golden globes lining the farmer's market rows. Along with cold, ripe watermelon and sweet corn, there are few things that scream summer more than a delicious, juicy peach. While it would be a ...read more

July Fourth marks the official start of the summer entertaining season in my book. In our house, the kids are finally home from school, they haven't started camp yet, and we are finally able to kick back, let loose, and enjoy good food and refreshing cocktails and mocktails with ...read more

Lovies, stuffies, stuffed animals, teddy bears…these plush toys make kids feel loved, understood and safe. Parents know how important these toys are and we guard them carefully and try to keep them in good shape. We've got the tips you need to keep these beloved toys clean and ...read more

I went to a birthday party for a one year old at a friend's house a few years back, and was greeted at the door by a passive-aggressive sign that read "No Shoes in the House. Please Wear Socks or Hospital Slippers." (There was a big box of disposable surgical socks free for the ...read more

Summertime is the perfect time for some homemade milkshakes and tropical fruit. I saw this cute little mini bottle of cake-flavored vodka and tons of beautiful pineapples in the store, and put two and two together. I knew I had to make a Pineapple Upside Down Cake Boozy ...read more

There is a national heatwave hitting the U.S. and humans aren’t the only ones suffering through these high temperatures.  Our dogs can't tell us when they are overheating. It's our job to keep them safe. Working with a few experts, we've come up with tips for how to care for your ...read more

We're keeping with the theme of keeping Mom sane as things heat up. I've found it essential to write dates and details down. Calendars and day-timers are nice, but an agenda designed just for a busy mom is even better. I'm in love with my new momAgenda Mini Daily. But a great ...read more

Happy aPrime Day! In honor of one of our favorite “holidays”, I've put together a list of my favorite Prime Day Deals for you and your family.  Don't miss the Prime Day Instagram $500 Giveaway here.  Amazon Prime Day Deals for Moms These are deals for you and the whole family. ...read more

Do you want to know what my number one summer hiking must have is? Well, get ready because I'm giving you the lowdown on it today. You see, my family loves to hike. I mean we loooooove to hike. If there isn't a trail we can hit up while we're on vacation we are definitely not ...read more

It's National Women’s Health Week, and if there was ever a time to focus on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being it would right now. In this midst of this crazy unprecedented time, we're all experiencing massive stress and major life adjustments. In a matter of days, ...read more

Can you believe the Fourth of July is almost here?  Time is progressing so quickly I can hardly believe it myself.  And what does the upcoming holiday mean? It means you need a good Independence Day cocktail. It's all about the cookouts and cocktails! Related: DIY 4th of July ...read more

We’re an active family. Our summer schedules are jam-packed with outings and adventures and spontaneous fun in the sun. We travel and go on vacations and enjoy staycations and shuttle the kids to day camps and sleepaways and enjoy every hectic, happy, and memorable moment. We ...read more

Summer is the time to explore outdoors. In an effort to unplug and get moving, and we're taking a moment to celebrate the magic of walking in the outdoors. It's time to celebrate National Trails Day. This day is a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. I'll be ...read more

This post was originally published in October of 2017, after a gunman opened fire at a concert in Las Vegas, killing 58 people. Five years later, it still applies. In this, the latest heartbreaking, soul-crushing human massacre, 14 were murdered at a elementary school in ...read more

This is an usual graduation season. With COVID in our midst, we are isolating ourselves from the ones we love.  I came up with a creative way to celebrate the graduates in my life with these DIY flower arrangement mugs using Fabulous Florals. Related: Easy DIY floral design tips ...read more

Hey fellow strawberry fans, wouldn't you like to add some sweet strawberry recipes to your life?! There is nothing like biting into a perfectly ripe strawberry. My kids live for them and so do I frankly. Being that strawberry season in Florida will be coming to a close soon, I ...read more

Have you ever made your own ice cream? It's so easy to make, even without an ice cream maker! We recently made our own no-churn strawberry ice cream after a trip to a local pick-your-own strawberry patch. The best part of this ice cream recipe is that there are only three ...read more

Nothing offers the smoker more versatility than the humble pig. Every cut off the pig is smoker friendly, and delivers a different delicious flavor to suit every taste. In his new book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoking Foods, Chef Ted Reader breaks down the different cuts of ...read more

Time for some fun in the sun ladies and I have just the adult beverage you need! Yes, I said NEED. This poolside rum punch is so delicious and easy to make it will is the perfect recipe to whip up for the long, sunny, pool days ahead. Related: Frozen prosecco ice cubes ...read more

Long before COVID arrived, our family decided we were ready for a dog. I grew up with dogs and knew my girls would gain a lot from the experience of owning a pet. Vizslas are wonderful and gorgeous dogs that require a ton of exercise and lot of time. Like me, you might wonder, ...read more

Having children is one of the greatest joys in our lives. As a woman, it's our right and privilege to decide when and how we grow our families. There are numerous options for birth control but sometimes accidents happen and birth control fails. That's where Plan B comes in. It's ...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

Summer is all about eating light, but that doesn't mean food should be boring. A few days ago I was sick of our pasta routine and decided to mix it up with taco night complete with healthy vegetable fish tacos and my favorite guacamole.  Related: 10 must try recipes for avocado ...read more

My kids love helping cook dinner and they really love when we do theme nights: Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday and Stir-Friday. Of course, you can probably guess that our favorite is Taco Tuesday, because, you know, tacos! Did you know that today just so happens to be National ...read more

Planning a big night in? Why not make your evening more meaningful with a perfect wine to go with your pizza. Just because you don't want to cook, doesn't mean you don't want to take a night off from flavor. That's why I'm sharing these pizza and wine pairings. Related: How to ...read more

Are you ready for Mardi Gras? One of these years, I really would love to go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, see the parades and the parties, and of course, eat! Back home in Dallas, we had friends from Louisiana and every year they threw a wonderful party for Mardi Gras, complete ...read more