June 6, 2020 Why do old(er) people love flowers so much? I feel like I woke up recently and realized that all of a sudden I’m obsessed with flowers. This self awareness dawned on me…
June 1, 2020 Do you use your planner forwards or backwards? Are you a planner person? I appreciate few things more than a pretty, new empty notebook or journal – unless perhaps it’s a lovely,…
May 30, 2020 So, you want to host an exchange student Believe it or not, even with the current Coronavirus situation, there are still high school students in countries all around the globe dreaming of…
May 22, 2020 Sailing the South Pacific… with my folks Bora Bora. Tahiti. Raiatea. Taha’a. These exotic island names conjure up crystal turquoise waters, endless French Polynesian sunshine and romance under the stars. Well,…
May 20, 2020 If it hurts, then you’re doing it right I had a post-it note on my computer screen for the longest time that said “run into your pain, find your power.” I can’t…
May 18, 2020 Is your child highly sensitive? I’m sure every parent feels their child is special and unique, with a set of characteristics – mostly positive, a few not so great…
May 14, 2020 Small businesses rocking these wild times Here in Ohio, our governor recently announced that the stay at home order will continue until May 29, 2020. That is a little confusing,…
May 12, 2020 My fairytale pony party I don’t know who first had the idea or when we first started talking about it, but for years my husband and daughter have…
May 10, 2020 Snorkeling with Mom at Black Rock, Kaanapali, Maui We’ve missed out on three scheduled vacation trips this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. To say that we’re bummed would be an understatement…
May 8, 2020 Boosting our mental health with gratitude There’s never been a better time to actively practice gratitude. For one, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and an attitude of gratitude can…