My New Favorite Toast

I toasted to my guests last week with these words from Ben Franklin.  We all raised our glasses and as I finished quoting the founding father everyone around the table erupted in laughter. “In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria.” Fun for the entertainer and wisdom for … Continue reading →

Have lip gloss. Will travel.

Earlier this summer a friend and neighbor invited me and my kids to swim with her and her kids at her parent’s house.  They were out-of-town and we would have the pool – and the house – to ourselves.  I enthusiastically accepted and as many a stay-at-home mom could attest, I was thrilled at the adventure … Continue reading →

A Kiwi’s Crustless Quiche

I owe this one to my good Kiwi friend Emma.  Yes, Emma is from New Zealand, one of the most beautiful countries on Earth – hands down.  If you have not been, get there.  Emma and I share a love of cooking (actually she is an excellent baker!) and putting our own twist on things.  … Continue reading →

Everyday Entertaining Top Ten

I admit it.  I used to be that girl – the one who wait for a “special occasion” to use the vintage glassware and set a beautiful table.  When the birthdays or holiday parties came, I would go all out.  Then, as I got more entrenched in the work of raising kids and homemaking, rather … Continue reading →

Words to live, move and grow by.

Worth reading often, a friend shared this poem with me before I departed on yet another international adventure.  John O’Donohue’s words are a gift to us.  I am happy to share them with you. For the Traveler Every time you leave home, Another road takes you Into a world you were never in. New strangers on … Continue reading →