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Tuesday Morning Tidy: Phone Apps
While phone apps can be a source of distraction and interruption, they can also be tools for organization and discovery. Here are a few...

Fay
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Monday Musings: New Season, New Thoughts
I’m starting this week feeling giddy about the upcoming first day of fall and the new season upon us. As we settle into this mood, enjoy...

Samantha
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Top Shelf: The Women
The Women , by Kristin Hannah, is a harrowing story of one woman's experiences as a nurse in Vietnam. Frankie McGrath is fresh out of...

Fay
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Remembering 9/11/
Tomorrow will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a day that remains unforgettable for many of us. The images...

Samantha
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Monday Musings: Fall Favorites
Autumn is just around the corner! I'm excited for the fall fashion, warm blankets, and the delightful smells and tastes that make this...

Samantha
Sep 9, 20241 min read


What I'm Loving: First Friday Favorites from August
We are into our activities and school schedules, but today is just the first Friday of September! August is that funny month that starts...

Fay
Sep 6, 20241 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Taco Tuesday
It's Taco Tuesday! We have a tradition of making tacos at least every other Tuesday. Our standard variation is ground beef with cheese,...

Fay
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Labor Day!
Today is a good day to rest and enjoy simple pleasures. A few years ago, in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19, I shared some ways you...

Samantha
Sep 2, 20241 min read


What I'm Loving: High/Low for Fall
I wrote my first high/low post this past Spring, and it was so much fun, I'm back with another. This time, I'm mixing fashion and home...

Fay
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Fall Capsule Additions
Every season, I update my wardrobe with a handful of staples and one or two trendier pieces. Over the years, I've found that the pieces I...

Fay
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Monday Musings: End of Summer
Although it's still pretty warm, I'm ready to close this chapter of the year, and start the fall season. I'm feeling a sense of...

Samantha
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Top Shelf: What's on my Libby
I so wish I had a great book review to share today! Unfortunately, I've been busy lately and what I have read hasn't struck a chord with...

Fay
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Mental Health Check-in
I'm probably doing this check-in more for me than you but...how are you doing? Feeling overwhelmed, sad or anxious for the kids to go...

Samantha
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Monday Musings: My Child's Last Lap
I'm in my new era: mom to a high school senior. It's strange to even type those words as I truly feel like I just sent her off to...

Samantha
Aug 19, 20242 min read


What I'm Loving: Summer NA Beverages
I love walking through the aisles at my local Target to check out all the fun sparkling beverages that have been released. I don't really...

Fay
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy: Packing School Lunches
It's back-to-school! For me, one of the most dreadful school year routines is packing school lunches. It's hard to put into words how...

Samantha
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Monday Musings: The Benefits of Long Weekends
As I write this, I'm preparing for a long weekend away with friends. I'm taking a few hours off from work to hop an early flight to where...

Fay
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Top Shelf: The Sicilian Inheritance
Inspired by her own family’s history, Jo Piazza's The Sicilian Inheritance is a captivating, emotional and suspenseful story that...

Samantha
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Tuesday Morning Tidy (on Wednesday): Fried Rice Recipe
Our family discovered this delicious fried rice recipe recently. It easy, makes plenty and is yummy leftover. I made a few modifications...

Samantha
Aug 7, 20241 min read


Monday Musings: Back-to-School Tasks
Summer is winding down, and it's time to think about the next season. This post provides a short list of things you can do in the coming...

Samantha
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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