Here I sit, tanned and rejuvenated, ready to tackle the world after an amazing, relaxing vacation! The surreal experience of being completely carefree and pampered in the Caribbean is a fond memory, and now it’s back to reality for me. I have so many things I want to...

We fly off to Jamaica this evening, and I’m in that crazed frenzy every mother can identify with, so I’m taking five for a breather (while my nail polish dries!) It’s an awesome color "purple with a purpose", but one word of advice- after enjoying a pedi at the spa...

I just had to share these pics. Our English Bulldog Lily is definitely sensing something is going on...

This morning, on the very first day of Spring Break, I peered through my kitchen window in search of sunshine, only to find delicate frosty little flurries pirouetting from above… Yes, I said FLURRIES, and yes, I said SPRING BREAK! Oh well, when life gives you lemons…...

The outstanding highlight of my week was… (drum roll)… getting a new dishwasher! One that works! It actually cleans dishes and everything. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to see the results after the first wash. I realize how sad this is sounding, but I’ll...

  ...a writer's (practical yet beautiful) business card!

We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but is it true? Do we really become closed off to change and challenge as we progress through life? I sincerely hope not! And I think there are plenty of other old dogs out there ready for a shot of...

It’s been said that publishing a book is a lot like giving birth, and while I certainly don’t wish to belittle the miraculous event of bringing a new life into the world, I can kind of see the parallels! You start with dreaming of one day having a book of your very...

Wow! I'm finally here... blogging! I don't know what your expectations are when you read a blog, but I think I should start this very first one with a disclaimer- I am in unknown territory! The reason I'm writing (and hoping someone other than my mother is reading)...