Mom

Let me tell you about my best friend... Having a best friend is a normal part of childhood.   When you are young, your best friend is that one person that you always gravitate towards.  It's having someone who is...

I know some people up north are thinking of preparing for the colder months. Thankfully for us, in Palm Beach County, the colder months are the perfect months to makeover the garden. We decided to change it up a...

My middle son has a tough birthday date, it's not technically a summer birthday because Florida starts school so early but its smack in the middle of August!  This year his birthday landed on the second day of school....

Florida has almost 1,200 miles of coastline and is home to several unique ocean ecosystems. Our family regularly visits the beach and fish along the local piers. For us, the ocean is our favorite place to spend our weekends!...

As busy moms, it is nice to have a simple, tasty plan for dinner every night that does not always involve meal planning, grocery shopping, and ingredient prep. Some nights, especially during busy times like the start of a...

For the past eight years, every birthday party we've had for either of our girls has taken place right here at our home, usually in our back yard.  From ponies to homemade bubbles to ice cream sundae bars and...

I’m a border line helicopter mom . . . ok ok . . . I’ve crossed the line, yet my child is still always getting hurt. Yes, I admit it. The dreaded “H” word. But while this moniker is...

Last week, my sister gifted me with a full set of like-new World Book encyclopedias. She is a teacher, and having moved out of state to Boston, did not want to take them with her. I explained to my...

All I can think of at this very moment is, "How on Earth did my mother do it?" How did she make sending me off into the world look so easy? Today, in this moment, I have no idea...

Back to school is no laughing matter. It's pretty serious business. New clothes, school supplies, morning routines, homework. Honestly though, I love 'back to school' because I can use it as another time of the year to reflect on...