Great Shopping: Orchard Mile

December 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

A good friend from my city days, has recently moved into our hood. Not he, himself literally, but a brand he is intimately involved with called Orchard Mile. From now through mid-January, Orchard Mile has a pop-up shop at 371 Greenwich Avenue, next door to Le Tarte. And let me tell you, every item in the shop… read more

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Two Great Reads

December 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

I am 4 books into a “great read chain”, having just finished two really different but both excellent books. I first read Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown, after a chaotic month of September where I felt like I was a whirling dervish, trying to get too many things done at once…. read more

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Favorite Place: Christ Church Books and Gifts

November 28, 2018 1 Comment

Tucked away under the main building at Christ Church on the Post Road is Christ Church Books and Gifts. I stumbled upon it one day, and to say that it was more than I expected is an understatement. Becky Ford, who has run the store for the last four years, is spectacular. Knowledgable, charming, and pure… read more

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Great Resource: Special Education Legal Fund

November 7, 2018 2 Comments

There is nothing I appreciate more than a woman on a mission. And when that mission is for the betterment of those in need, I like that mission even more. My friend’s Christine Lai and Ulrika Drinkall are the parents of children with special needs. When their sons were diagnosed they wasted no time feeling… read more

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Do you flow?

October 25, 2018 2 Comments

A few months back I went to a yoga class and was surprised to walk in and discover my usual teacher was out sick and a “make up” teacher was seated on the mat in the front of the room. I immediately felt “bristly” and disappointed. I wanted my usual teacher and contemplated leaving the… read more

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The Return of the Fanny Pack

October 18, 2018 1 Comment

Gucci Marmont Belt Bag I’m just gonna say it. I am completely digging the resurgence of the fanny pack. I’ll admit it’s an acquired taste, but I just can’t imagine anything easier than having your hands free while running errands, watching soccer games, or hanging at a concert.

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Why We All Need to Recycle

September 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

I am proud to say that thanks to a few close friends and a large bunch of their supporters, plastic bags were recently banned in our town. You can read more about that movement here. I stumbled upon this Now This video about what happens to items when they are a part of single stream… read more

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Great Kitchen Investment: Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

September 18, 2018 1 Comment

I am going to come clean, which I haven’t done on the blog enough recently, but I was a terrible chef for myself, my kids, and my husband last year. I’m not proud to say there were many nights when I left my husband fending for himself and whipping up some very creative leftovers (read… read more

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Parent Talk with Cristina Young – Thriving During Back to School

September 12, 2018 3 Comments

I’m thrilled to welcome Cristina Young back to the blog just in time for ‘”back to school”. I always find her commentary (previously here and here) to be useful and on point as I navigate the ever-changing landscape of parenthood. If you are anything like me, you stumble into September feeling unprepared for a faster… read more

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Fall is Coming

September 10, 2018 1 Comment

This weekend temperatures dropped almost 20 degrees overnight. It had me finally thinking about fall layers, cozy meals, and the first indoor fire of the season. The new school year always feels like a fresh start. I’m ready for the energy shift, are you?   *images: Pinterest, Habitually Chic, and Cutter Brooks

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