August 28, 2023 We gained two amazing daughters thanks to Youth For Understanding (YFU) I’ve written many stories here about our year with our beautiful Thai daughter Napa. She came to us through the Youth for Understanding (YFU)…
July 31, 2021 Glee is still joyful despite time and tragedies Glee is one of my favorite television series of all time. Yes, I admit it, I’m a total Gleek. Glee joyfully combines my love…
January 29, 2021 How to create a joyful space and home This week, I was delighted to participate in a Yelp-sponsored virtual event with professional home organizer Michell Domke. Michell is an Ohio-based, gold level…
November 19, 2018 Be like a YFU student this Thanksgiving One of the things I’m most thankful for this Thanksgiving is the way our family has grown this year. Napa joined our family three…
September 5, 2018 A wonderful new beginning: hosting a YFU cultural exchange student My dear hubby and I are both happy and fulfilled with our little family of three – plus pets – but our darling 8…
May 20, 2024 “Yes, And” is more than a bop from Ariana Grande If you’re an Ari fan like us, you’ve probably heard “Yes, And” – a highly dance-able tune from her latest album. I already had…
March 11, 2024 A new way to comfort and bond with teens Our kiddo came up with the best idea ever last month. It’s one I am fairly certain that other teens would also enjoy. Z…
December 11, 2023 We visited a home with more than 700 Christmas trees Have you ever heard of Ohio’s famous Christmas Tree Home? Some people love Christmas, and then some people REALLY go all out in their…
November 4, 2023 Why we STILL love attachment parenting When you think of attachment parenting, what image comes to mind? For me it’s quite literal: a mom or dad wearing their baby, snuggled…
October 4, 2023 You need this perfect, uber-flattering coatigan from Germany Hoodies are amazing: warm, cozy and comforting. Hooded sweatshirts are the reason so many of us love fall. “It’s hoodie weather!” I am known…
