We are 89 days away from the November 3, 2020 election in the US. Lest this realization leaves you paralyzed with anxiety and fear, here are 7 easy actions you can take to get out the vote. For those not so politically-inclined, a word. Resist the temptation to wash your hands of politics. I get…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2019
Happy Holidays! We’re having a rather festive start to December here with a thick blanket of snow and our first snow day of the season. We’re all stir crazy, but enjoying the opportunity to cozy up at home together. If you, too, are stuck indoors and perhaps ticking some gifts off your list for those…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide
I’m late in posting this, but if you’re anything like me, no matter how early you start holiday shopping, inevitably you still have some to do in the two weeks leading up to Christmas. How does this happen every year?? See below for some ideas for anyone on your list in a range of price…
Mid-week Musings
I hope you are having a great week! I decided to start a new weekly series posting a roundup of odds and ends – things I am craving, reflections on parenting, books or articles I just finished, etc. The plan was to call it Monday Musings, but I did quite not get my act together…
Soothing coconut rose milk bath and a note on self-care for mothers
My mom is quite a lady. She raised four daughters while being a partner at a successful law firm, battling rheumatoid arthritis, having incredible style and maintaining seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm. Yes, she’s pretty amazing. My appreciation for who she is and all she has accomplished has deepened since becoming a mother myself. There…
Earth Day Resolutions – Four steps to live more sustainably
This year’s Earth Day seems even more significant, given the current political climate. Whatever your politics, it is undeniable that protecting the environment and promoting sustainability are not top priority for this administration. It is hard not to feel helpless as an individual – like your own seemingly insignificant actions are barely making a dent…
Design Inspiration: Creating a Kids’ Play Space in Your Living Room
We live in a small apartment, so we definitely do not have a dedicated play room for Rose. As she has moved into toddlerhood and is playing more independently, I have been wanting to create a cozy space for her in our living room where she can look through her books and play with her…