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Adventures in Daddy Day Camp

Remember when I wrote about life not always being rainbows and unicorns? Well, early summer a little cloud drifted over our house again. This time, when my husband found out … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

We’ll Always Have Paris

Dear hubs and I just celebrated 11 years of marriage. This year it came and went without fanfare. Admittedly, we’re maybe not the most romantic couple — in fact, I think I … Continue reading

August 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Part 2: The Streets of Paris

Years ago I questioned the fascination with this “city of lights”. After this visit I realized that what makes it special can’t be neatly described in a sentence or even a paragraph. So … Continue reading

June 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Part 1: Paris adventure series

We planned our trip to Paris many months ago, and we almost rescheduled it back in the winter when we learned about my mom’s cancer and related surgery. I was nervous to … Continue reading

June 8, 2014 · 2 Comments

So it’s not all rainbows & unicorns

Most of us over the age of 12 already know life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. But, maybe social media and blogs like mine make it seem like the lives of … Continue reading

June 6, 2014 · 4 Comments

Review: Sanctuary Spa Resort

When last I wrote, I was starting a whirlwind weekend in Scottsdale with a few friends. Our time at Sanctuary Resort & Spa was relaxing and rejuvenating, I came home refreshed … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Finding Sanctuary in Scottsdale

No, really. As in Sanctuary Resort and Spa at Camelback. Just landed late this morning for a weekend with some girlfriends and it is ahhh-mazing. Seventy-plus degrees and sunny. Wish … Continue reading

February 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Fêted and fed

After a weekend of Valentine’s and birthday celebrations, I’m feeling especially adored. Not to mention overfed – for you know the way to my heart is through my stomach! The … Continue reading

February 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

Can you put a price on magic?

Well, if it’s Disney’s brand of Magic, you can.  At the risk of being gauche, one magic-filled week on the Disney Fantasy cruising the Caribbean, for a family of four who had … Continue reading

February 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

5 ways Disney Cruises are like college Spring Break

We’re just back from a week-long vacation in the Caribbean, it was our first Disney cruise… much-anticipated and, with the winter we’re having, much-needed! So we are sufficiently sunned and funned … Continue reading

January 28, 2014 · Leave a comment