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I mentioned last month I’m trying hard to decorate for holidays for my boys. I deeply appreciate their schools helping explain the holidays and I feel my part is to offer something at home to help further the conversations and learning experience. Our Easter decor is fairly tame. Just fresh flowers on the table and in the kitchen to welcome spring, along with […]

Last Friday I watched Peyton Place while folding laundry. It was the first time I had actually watched a majority of it in one sitting (I’ve always caught parts of it so it’s seemed rather disjointed for me). The movie could easily fit into a modern-day setting. Overbearing parents laying down the rules. Curious teens rebelling against the rules. A […]

Father’s Day Weekend is upon us. And I’m a big fan. The Misters in our lives deserve a huge round of applause. Whether married or partnered, as a single-parent, sibling, or friend, they are always there for us whether we realize it or not. More and more, we see Dads being there for each other, which is awesome […]

Believe it or not, I’m at a loss when it comes to kid crafts. Yes. I’m an event planner, which calls for a lot of imagination and creativity. I know my way around a pair of scissors and a glue stick. A washi tape wizard if you will. But when I open my tykes’ art […]

Have you ever noticed certain holidays seem to sneak up even though you know it’s on a very specific date? Even with all handy reminders like Facebook, e-newletters, or blog posts there’s still a moment of surprise when you look at your calendar and the holiday is the very NEXT day? I usually feel this […]

While in high school my Grandma began a gift tradition, which has turned into an amazing collection. She gave each of us – my sisters and mom, my cousins, aunts, and me – pieces from Department 56 villages. I was given two buildings and few figurines from the Christmas in the City collection. Each following […]

A few days after the November 2012 election and Ref-74 passed, I received word from Mark and J. to have their Save the Date cards printed. They were finally getting married 19 years after first meeting, dating, and building a life together. We had met earlier in the fall to discuss their wedding, get a few items in place, mainly the […]

Don’t let the title fool you. The Daydreamer is far from lazy. She has big dreams but has her feet firmly planted in the ground. She juggles activities, schedules and is honest about buying the cupcakes (instead of baking them). In it all though she reminds us it’s important to be present and each moment is a memory in the making. […]

The Gardner loves her backyard. Time spent in the garden clears her mind and energizes her soul. Skip the chaos of serving breakfast in bed, especially if you have small children, and surprise her with brunch in the backyard. Make it special by having the little ones serve her a dessert they helped make the day before. Don’t […]

The Mermaid loves the water. Her ideal day is spent at the water’s edge and comes back completely energized. Her joy comes from watching her family enjoying the surf, exploring the surrounding tide pools and building castles in the sand. Does your mom like the surf and sun? How are you planning to celebrate the day with her? {beach […]