Homes for the holidays
What does home mean to you? Is it simply the roof over your head? Your life’s savings or investment? Where you raised your children and where your family gathers for the holidays? Having a place to call home is the pillar of the American Dream and the center of our childhood memories. As the weather [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Women role models, World travel, and Weighty lessons
An American Girl As a young girl, my mom told me that I could do anything and be anything–and I believed her. I took the classes I wanted, played the sports I wanted, and wore what I wanted (much to the dismay of my future self as I look back now on old photos). Today, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )The Guy Who Has Everything
My Dad has everything. A tie (one). It has The Beatles on it, naturally. He wears it anytime he needs to wear a tie, which isn’t often due to a carefully planned career of self-employment, entrepreneurism and a California lifestyle. Geeky Dad sandals that he appropriately pairs with socks and a Hawaiian shirt. “It’s special,” [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Summer of Fun, Sun, & Giving Back!
School is almost out, kids can’t wait to enjoy their summer vacation, and it’s time for parents to figure out how to keep them entertained! It is great to encourage our children to be outdoors and active all year ‘round, but during the summer months especially when the sun is shining and the days are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Our veterans deserve our thanks and support
According to MilitaryReporter.Net, the United States is home to more than 22 million veterans. This Memorial Day show your support, not only for our military currently fighting overseas and those that gave their lives, but also for our veterans at home as well. Their changing needs Nearly one in all 10 veterans has served in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Gift from the Heart
Mother’s Day is a time when we look at the mothers in our life, appreciate all that they do for us, and try to give something back to them. Turning 30 this year made me realize I have been giving funny little gifts to my mother and grandmother over the years. Not only is it [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Give now to help Japan’s survivors
Living on the West Coast where earthquakes are a normal part of growing up, I imagine what it would be like if the disaster that struck Japan happened here. What if I was separated from my family and had no way to know what’s going on, no way to communicate, and was alone and lost? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Good food, good health, good life
March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to talk about eating right and staying active for a lifetime of good health. Growing up doing ballet, I often worried about my weight affecting my dancing career. Ballet involves plenty of physical exercise, but, like most teens, I struggled with choosing healthy foods. With the pressure [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Share the Love
I’ve celebrated Valentines Day many ways – from quiet nights at home with take-out and chick-flicks, to roses and fancy dinners with reservations made weeks in advance. Most years I felt a twinge of regret after the flowers wilted and the dinner bill was paid. So last year I gave homemade gifts. From heart-shaped cat [...]
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