Who’s ready for a vacation?  The arrival of springtime often leaves me yearning to get out and explore, to recharge with a vacation after the long winter.  But it’s not […]

Ah, precious weekend.  Two days of freedom, a mental break from the stresses of work and the rush of the weekday life.  The only bad thing about weekends is their […]

Your home should be your sanctuary — a place where you can leave stress at the doorstep and nurture your soul.  A place you can return to after the chaos […]

Giving yourself permission to slow down is one of the most important (and overlooked) things you can do to restore balance and happiness in your busy, hectic, stressed life.  Slowing […]

  A backyard movie night is the perfect way to enjoy these September nights with your family and friends.  There’s nothing quite like making the most out of a crisp late […]

  Having a clean house makes me feel super-good.  The problem is that there are these niggly things that just never seem to go away, no matter what I try […]

  Drinking a lot of water every day keeps us hydrated and healthy.  The traditional recommendation is 8 eight-ounce glasses a day.  But sometimes I need to jazz it up with detoxifying […]

  Wild blackberry pie is a summer staple in our house.  It’s an annual event: picking, baking, and most importantly EATING this deliciousness of summer.   Super easy, but super […]