Best Books: Toddlers

September 29, 2016 1 Comment

It’s been fascinating over here to revisit all of my daughters’ favorites while also adding a few new ones to almost 2 year old JT’s collection. I had completely forgotten than young toddlers like to read the same book over and over. These are our favorites that are on constant rotation. Side bar – it… read more

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Monday Musings: Poop Happens

September 27, 2016 3 Comments

This fall has been intense. Running around like a  crazy woman, missing appointments, and barely getting back to people on email kind of intense. Some seasons are like that. I am a parent of 3 (plus a puppy) so I am really used to the constant chaos by now. I am not kidding when I… read more

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It’s time to Go Wild!

September 24, 2016 Leave a Comment

Each and every year that I have been writing this blog I have written about The Greenwich Land Trust‘s Go Wild! Family Field Day. And the reason is because it’s AWESOME! It is without a doubt our children’s favorite day of the fall. There are pony rides, petting zoos, bungee trampolines, food, music, hot air… read more

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Beautiful Home: Sarah Bartholomew

September 19, 2016 2 Comments

We have been chipping away at small projects over here at our house. As we think about the end look we are hoping to achieve, I love finding inspiration on the web. Sarah Bartholomew was featured in Southern Living recently. Her Nashville home is perfection. I love everything from the color patterns to the decorative… read more

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Obsessed With: Podcasts

September 14, 2016 3 Comments

When I finally started listening to podcasts I felt sheepish that it had taken me so long to clue in to this awesome phenomenon. The simple explanation for those who haven’t tried them is that they are digital audio files that you can download to your smartphone, laptop or iPad. And there are literally podcats on… read more

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Always Remember: September 11th

September 9, 2016 4 Comments

It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since the World Trade Center came down and almost 3,000 lives were lost to the horrors of terrorism and hatred. I feel confident in saying that those of us who lived through those terrifying days after the attacks will never forget. But for those who lost a husband, wife,… read more

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Fall Fashion: Loving Clogs

September 2, 2016 1 Comment

Many of you will remember a few years back when I bought myself white Birkenstocks to my husband John’s deep dismay. I can happily report that those shoes became and have stayed my most worn shoes in warmer seasons. They are heaven on the feet and I think they look pretty cute too. John never… read more

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Words of Wisdom: Summer 2016

August 31, 2016 1 Comment

I am 100% in complete denial about summer being over. I’ll miss the lazy mornings, night swimming, over-eating, under-dressing, and just about every other good thing that comes with this season. I have always had a tough time transitioning from season to season. I’m doing my best to smile through it. These wise words are keeping… read more

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Great Book: When Breath Becomes Air

August 27, 2016 2 Comments

I ordered When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi, when it was first printed last year, but held off on reading it until this summer. Knowing that it was a heavy read about a neurosurgeon who quickly and brutally loses his fight with stage 4 cancer I wanted to make sure I read it when… read more

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Best Buys: Green Mountain Coffee

August 25, 2016 Leave a Comment

Like Goldilocks I am always on the hunt for a coffee that is just right. Not too weak, but not too bold… This summer I have been totally digging Green Mountain Coffee‘s “breakfast blend”. The company was founded by Robert Stiller, who was vacationing in VT 30 years ago and wandered into a mom and pop… read more

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