Last weekend, we packed our bags, loaded up the car, and headed off to our very first away soccer tournament—the kind far enough from home that it required an overnight stay. For our team of 9- and 10-year-old girls, this was peak excitement. A hotel with a pool, two nights of team dinners, and a
Green Juice
This green juice recipe is honestly delicious. I created it after listening to Martha Stewarts Master Class, which I highly recommend if you’re a fan of hers, like I am. She mentioned that she makes a fresh green juice every morning and drinks it on an empty stomach. On occasion, I
Berry Clean: How to Keep Strawberries Fresh for a Week
I’ve found that this easy method for washing strawberries does a great job of getting rid of dirt and helps them last longer—usually up to a full week. Here’s what I do: Even better than the mason jar is this container I found at Costco a couple years ago.
What I’m Growing on My Patio this Summer
Summer is my favorite time of year! Where we live, winters can be incredibly long and oh-so-cold. Every single day of those endless winters, I dream about feeling the hot summer sun and humidity on my skin. You can ask my family—seriously, I say, "I can’t wait for summer!" every! single! day! In the
Sunny’s Evening Walk
This evening was just perfect for a walk with Sunny. The weather was comfortably warm, with a gentle breeze that made everything feel calm and serene. As we strolled through the neighborhood, the vibrant colors of the flowers in bloom caught my eye at every turn. I am especially drawn to the
Memorial Day Weekend 2025
The weather didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for pool time this year—it was a little chilly. To top it off, both Zuzu and I came down with colds. Really? With everything going on at work and all the end-of-school chaos, this was not the timing we needed. The low point came early Monday
Gratitude, Coffee, and the Occasional Journal Spill
On January 1st, 2024, I started a little experiment: write down three things I’m grateful for every single day. Nothing fancy—just three quick things, scribbled in a journal that I stole from my daughter. According to every self-help book, podcast, and motivational Instagram account out there, this
Romanticizing Office Life
I head into the office about three days a week. Some days I drag my feet, and other days I’m oddly excited to pack a lunch and rejoin the land of fluorescent lights and coffee chats. I've been a marketing professional my entire adult life—getting up, getting dressed, dropping off my daughters at
Spam Tacos?
Have you seen the SPAM commercial with SPAM Tacos? Apparently, this is a thing. My husband, Mike is the kind of guy who will eat anything I put on the table. He has never, ever complained about a meal that I’ve made. Not even the weird science experiments I throw together when the fridge is bare