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 →