This week I am dedicating my post to a friend. I want to highlight the importance of being in the moment and really appreciating the people you care about. A friend and colleague recently lost her eight year old son unexpectedly. From the heart-felt stories at his celebration of life services, I learned that Josh […]
Moms and heart disease
February, it’s the month of loooovvee and America’s Heart Month – two good reasons to consider the health of your heart, mama. Like most Americans, I used to think of heart disease as a man’s disease. I often worried my mom may get diabetes or cancer as she aged, but I never really thought about […]
5 Simple Tips to Avoid Post Vacation Exhaustion
Sand? Trees? Snow? Whatever you fancy, vacations are supposed to be fabulous. When I have a vacation to look forward to, I just have much more pep in my step. Don’t you? The only problem is all too often, I hear my clients say “I need a vacation from my vacation.” What?! That doesn’t make […]
We’re Doing Something Crazy… Who’s In?
So, my husband & I are about to do something CRAZY! I mean really crazy. A family with a new 6-month old living in New England during a particularly snowy winter just does not do this. When I told my parents of our plans, I thought my mom was going to have a heart attack. […]
Demoting The Dishes, The Dog & The Laundry
First, let me start by saying that I love my husband, Erol, dearly. He is an amazing, smart man and a true partner in life and at home (thanks to my MIL, we usually have a 50/50 share of household responsibilities). So, the other day, my hubby had an epiphany. Okay, maybe it wasn’t quite […]