As busy parents, it is easy to allow the time we set aside for ourselves be the first thing to slip away. But time for ourselves can be the most...
Quiet.That was all I wanted – literal quiet.When you are a mom, in a busy life with a busy home, there is much to be grateful for. But moments of...
I still have so many travel-related posts to write, but these book-related round-ups are some of my favorites, so here we are! The best books I read in 2022.Reading is...
I love a good paper planner. I always have. While I will pop stuff on Google calendar so Mr. Family Trip and I can stay in sync, keeping my weekly...
My friends and I who have kids frequently discuss how attractive our bodies used to be and how terrible swimsuit season makes us feel. We buy suits to cover up,...
All over social media it’s happening right now. Photos of toes in the sand, kids in the waves, strawberry picking, and sparkling drinks … “Click to download a free bucket...
It’s hard to balance an extreme love of travel with a strong sense of responsibility or, even, just a desire for some stability. I feel it. I especially feel the...
Let’s face it: packing for a trip takes time and care. It can also create stress. When you travel frequently, like we do, it’s nice not to have trip preparation...
I love books and I love talking about books and I love recommending books. So in line with tradition on this website, here are some thoughts looking back at my...
Years ago now, right before turning 40 (which was fraught, it turns out, with a lot of drama), I decided to donate my hair.I am not sure when the decision...