Luxury Home Fragrance: Antica Farmacista

I almost named this post “Home (Sweet-Smelling) Home: Part Deux” because back in November of 2008, I wrote a post called Home (Sweet-Smelling) Home. I shared about my new-found fascination with reed diffusers back then. Antica Farmacista has renewed my … Read More

Helping Others By Family Volunteering

USA.gov puts out a “Popular New Year’s Resolutions” list. It is so interesting/predictable that the same things make the list each year. The Friday features for this month will focus on some of these resolves (including health, organization and finances). … Read More

Madeline’s Tea at Carlyle Hotel

My husband and sons are thwarting my attempts to have another tea lover in my house. That is why it is great to have friends, reviewers and fellow bloggers with little girls! One of my favorites, Linda Grant of New … Read More

New Years Resolutions Ideas

It’s that time of the year when the majority of people start to think about what went right and wrong last year. We tend to think about the changes that we want to make in the months ahead. Over the … Read More

My 3 Words for 2010: Angel, Connection & Mindfulness

I have written before how much I love the writing style of Seth Godin. My second favorite male blog writer of the moment is Chris Brogan. He primarily writes about social media and building communities. Whether social media is “your … Read More

Holiday Photo Collage 2009

Can I just say that the last week and a half have flown by? It was a fun blur though. Below are a few of the holiday highlights in pictures: I’ll be sharing more about our family “hopes” for 2010 … Read More

$250 Wedgwood China Giveaway

Congrats to the winner Laurie Murley. Back in October, I told you about attending the Wedgwood 250th Anniversary Celebration on this post. I also shared some “Top Entertaining Tips from Wedgwood” on this post. That is why I am so … Read More

Insight 2009: Family First

December 26 December 26 Insight or aha! moment. What was your epiphany of the year? The “thing” that matters most on this earth are “my guys”. Reggie made me a wife. Michael and Sean made me a mom. Looking ahead … Read More

Ten Last Minute Holiday Video Game Gifts

Video games are a great family night activity. Below are ten games that my family has recently been sent to review by various game developers. They form a variety of gift options for the “gamers” in your life. Active: 1. … Read More