Thank you to Heifer International for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my very own. Last night was one of those nights where everyone decided to linger at the dinner table. I treasure those moments since they are becoming far and few between. As my kids get older and their lives ramp up I’m finding…
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5 Eco Friendly Goody Bag Options
My three boys are still young enough to like a good birthday party-especially when it’s their own. Their excitement leading up to the party is adorable and their willingness to take on the role of “king for a day” is magical. My eleven year old still wears our traditional “handmade by mom” crown around the…
Holiday Gifts That Keep on Giving
Black Friday, Cyber Monday-the holiday shopping season has officially begun. Many of us search high and low for the perfect gift. Studies have found that giving gifts helps define relationships and strengthen bonds with family and friends. Psychologists say it is often the giver, rather than the receiver, who reaps the biggest psychological gains from…
How to Put a Little Green in Your Halloween
It’s that time of year again-time for creepy decorations, ghoulish Jack-O-Lanterns and freaky costumes-Halloween. This holiday easily makes it to the top of my favorite holiday list-I’ll take any excuse to stay local, hang with wonderful neighbors and dress up in something you have been dying to sport all year long but felt it was too…
Unity in Style a Big Success
I have to say this was pretty cool…..I mean really cool. Power couple Mariel Hemingway and Bobby Williams co-hosted “Unity in Style,” a charity fashion show and live auction that benefited the Giving Planet .“Unity in Style,” took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Actress and UNICEF Ambassador Téa Leoni served as honorary board chairperson….