I absolutely love sending care packages. Growing up, I went to summer camp every year from the time I was five until I was sixteen. I never received a care package during those summers, and I vividly remember how exciting it was for those cabin mates who did. We were all a little envious as […]

May: A Month of Milestones How many of us get to May and wonder how the month flew by so fast? This May feels especially full—both of my children are graduating: one from high school, the other from 8th grade. On top of the ceremonies, there are parties to plan, guests to welcome, and preparations […]

I always find it challenging when the seasons change, especially from summer to fall/winter. I do love late summer for the fresh figs and still lingering tomatoes. I have my favorite seasonal recipes, but trying to cook for when the weather is a bit confused is challenging. My favorite cooking, year round, is really grilling […]

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” — Walt Disney. Resolutions are something I don’t believe in. I like to focus on 3 things and work on those. I don’t believe in setting one up for failure. I believe in […]

I start my holiday prep in October. I am a big list maker. I make a gift list, broken down by friends/family/colleagues/businesses. I also look ahead and think about what I am making for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Christmas, New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day. Since it is such a busy time, it is a good idea to […]

I love to hike and I especially like day hikes. I like to start first thing in the morning and be home by early afternoon. I like the trails quiet and I love to enjoy the beauty and vastness around me without tons of traffic. I love nuts and I love some dried fruit (some […]