Read: All The Light We Cannot See

March 6, 2015 3 Comments

All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a beautiful book. It shook me in a way that was painful but also good. I’ve read quite a few books about World War II but this one was different. This one doesn’t focus on the devastation, torture, and loss suffered by the Jewish community living in Europe…. read more

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Bake: Super Easy 3 Ingredient Brownies

March 4, 2015 1 Comment

Ever needed to bring a dessert to a party and forget to plan ahead? Well this recipe just requires that you have flour and Nutella in the pantry and 2 eggs in the fridge. Sound too simple to be true? It really is. I promise. This is literally the easiest banking recipe I’ve ever come across…. read more

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People Are Awesome

March 2, 2015 Leave a Comment

x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWf8CXwPoqI A member of our family is battling cancer and his bravery and optimism is awe inspiring. Last week he sent this link to my husband who passed it on to me. How about that? He is in pain and he feels like total crap but he chooses to see the awesomeness around him. He… read more

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Choosing Grace on the Way to School

February 26, 2015 3 Comments

The girls, the baby and I hustled into the car this morning and were on our way – a mere five minutes behind schedule. Phew! We drove along on a double lined single lane road discussing T-Ball and whether or not the girls wanted to play this spring. Up ahead a garbage truck was blocking… read more

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Events: Ready to hit the batting cages?

February 24, 2015 1 Comment

It’s that time of year again for a “Field Day at Night”. I can guarantee this will be the most fun non-profit event you go to this year. Come hit the batting cages, rock climbing wall and trampoline  – and no, your kids are not invited! The best part is that the night benefits B*CURED… read more

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Fashion Forward: JCrew Fall 2015

February 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

Fashion is a funny business. It’s always focused on the future. Last week thousands of people flocked to New York City for Fashion Week to view the collections for fall of next year. We’re barely making it through winter (brrrrrr) so it’s hard to get excited about fashion for the future fall. That being said… read more

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Spaces: Is Bigger Better?

February 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

I want a bigger house. And I want a bigger yard. And a bigger play room. Bigger is better right? Perhaps not always… This small “tree house” in the mountains of West Virginia that was built by photographer Nick Olson and designer Lilah Horwitz and is made mostly of repurposed old windows had me thinking… read more

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Valentine’s Day: What Love Looks Like In Our Home

February 14, 2015 Leave a Comment

Last weekend while up in Vermont John had romance on the brain. With a cough and cold making its way through our house he’d been exiled to the guest room more nights than usual this past month. So there we were cold/cough free, and romance was on his brain. The babe was in the pack… read more

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Read: The Housekeeper and The Professor

February 11, 2015 1 Comment

This little gem was a gift from a friend whose recommendations never disappoint. The Housekeeper and The Professor by Yoko Ogawa is well crafted and truly unique. It’s the story of a brilliant mathematician who is injured in a car accident and left with a short term memory that lasts no longer than 70 minutes…. read more

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

February 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

Crepe Pan – For the cook who loves to make pancakes or crepes on Sunday morning… Sexy Underthings – What woman doesn’t want a little something special to make them feel sexy? Off Scot Free Card – A get-out-of-jail-free card for that moment when you need it most. Mon Amour Matchbox – Such a sweet… read more

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