Find a Beautiful Calm (In a Hurry)
For all my snarkiness and sarcasm, I really do believe in letting things go. That’s why I value a sense of humor so much; it’s a release valve for the stresses and irritations and injustices we all face. And sometimes, when the shit really hits the fan, I also find meditation helpful. Some folks write more »
Wake Up Sunny
Coastal Living Turn the bed around so I could wake up to the sun and a view, and you’d have me sold on this room. Bright and airy, I love how the mosquito netting creates a four-poster-bed effect. I also love the idea of a trunk or bench at the end of the bed; it’s more »
When There’s Days Like This…
There are marmosets. Talk about days like this…finding a short-term rental when you have a cat, a toddler, and a 65 pound dog does not make you the ideal renter. I literally went through 49 rental listings last night that met our search criteria and this morning called the three that made the short more »
Kick the Door Down
Tara Gentile, of Scoutie Girl, never ceases to amaze me with her passion and endless accomplishments. Her latest project, Kick the Door Down, is an ezine collection of inspiring stories from creative folks who are giving fear and doubt the finger to pursue creative happiness. (*Full disclosure- Kick the Door Down includes a bit more »
Baking Soda is Magical – 5 Uses I Road-Tested
I thought I was the last person on earth to discover the wonder powers of baking soda, until I actually talked to friends and family and shared my discoveries. Turns out I’m not the least domesticated person around. I’m so in love with baking soda lately, I’m actually reserving a book from the library about more »
Read More About Topics of Interest
Trips to the library are a weekly occurrence at our house. Our library has a great storytime, complete with songs, a short movie and STICKERS! (Stickers are big with the two-year-olds.) Afterwards, we pick out some books to add to the reading rotation at home. Book selections by Jack generally are based on covers more »




