Today is the first day of summer vacation for Buddy…and for me, too. No, I haven’t given up my day job. The fact is that I’ve decided to take a blogging vacation this summer. Don’t get me wrong; I love this blog. I love having a creative outlet. And I am beyond grateful for the opportunities […]
Kicking Off Half Marathon Training
Nothing gets your butt back in gear after a fabulous weekend away with the girls than kicking off your half marathon training. (Did you catch our adventures on Instagram and Facebook? We had such an amazing, but indulgent, time). Yep, it’s that time again. Boston’s Run to Remember is coming up at the end of May, […]
30 Random Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night
Ever go through periods when it’s like your brain just won’t shut off at nighttime and you find it impossible to stay asleep? And you find yourself going off from one random thought to another? C’mon, I know I’m not the only one. Here’s an example of the random thoughts going through my head recently […]
This Year I Will…
Happy 2016! I love that a new year feels like a blank slate, a new beginning. A fresh start. An opportunity for new dreams, new roads to explore. Now I’m a pretty goal-oriented gal, but I’m not a fan of “New Year’s Resolutions” … sounds so rigid and formal, eh? In fact, several dictionaries specifically […]
Bedtime Stallers
Like all kids, my two are pros when it comes to bedtime stalling. Each has their own strategy. Buddy tries to plead his case to read “one more book,” even playing the whole “I have to read for school!” card. Mimi, on the other hand, plays on the heartstrings, asking for “one more hug” and […]
I Should Be Blogging…
I should be blogging, but I’m not. Instead, I’m binge watching “Scandal” on Netflix. This is the first show to pique my interest since “Parenthood,” and I’m only at the end of season two (so no spoilers, please!). Oh, how I’m coveting Olivia Pope’s wardrobe! And reliving my own White House days. (A story for […]
Making First Impressions at Work with Listerine
This is a sponsored post. I received LISTERINE® Brand products from Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. as part of my participation in this project. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. One thing I love about my office is the bowl of mints on the receptionist’s desk. Every time I head out to a […]