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A Few Friday Faves

Friends, we’ve made it through another week! I’m not sure what it is about short weeks (when the kids don’t have school on Monday) that actually make them feel longer. But the weekend is here, nonetheless! Here are a few of my favorites that I collected this week. Spirit of 67 Open the Doors for… [Continue Reading]
Telluride: A Non-Skier’s Paradise

One of the greatest gifts of being a writer is that no two days are ever the same. One day I might be interviewing an incredible philanthropist and the next day fielding an amazing travel adventure. Travel writing is truly one of my favorite things because it opens my eyes to parts of the world… [Continue Reading]
What is Dermaplaning?

At 49 years old, I know that lotions and potions will only get me so far with my skin. So I started to ask my girlfriends (who seemed to be defying aging) what they were doing. Over and over, the same name kept reappearing…Anne from Dr. Anthony Terrasse’s office in Lake Forest. Within Dr. Terrasse’s… [Continue Reading]
What’s For Dinner: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Potato Bake

Happy President’s Day! Kicking off this week with a yummy, comfort casserole from one of my favorite bloggers, Courtney Holsworth from @alifefromscratch. I left this dish for my family when I was celebrating my mom out of town last week and it was a hit. This easily offers 6-8 servings. Ingredients: Potatoes (any kind you… [Continue Reading]
A Few Friday Faves

And just like that, it’s Friday (and Valentine’s Day to boot!). I proved to myself this week that when I don’t make a work plan, it’s super hard to get things done! I kicked off this week on a surprise trip to Florida with my four sisters and niece to celebrate my Mom’s birthday. It… [Continue Reading]

A Few Friday Faves

February 21, 2020 | A Shore Thing, Beauty, Favorite Things, Living, Wellness

Friends, we've made it through another week! I'm not sure what it is about short weeks (when the kids don't have school on Monday) that actually make them feel longer. But the weekend is here, nonetheless! Here are a few of my favorites that I collected this week. Spirit of 67 Open the Doors for Education Home Tour May 7 Spirit of 67 Open the Doors for Education Home Tour: It's back! After a brief hiatus, this iconic spring event is back with not four houses, but five!, for this year's Home Tour on May 7. I learned which houses which houses will be on the tour this year and they are all a-mazing! Please set aside May 7 with your girlfriends and start praying for sunshine. This home tour is going to be great. I'll be posting more details about this event once tickets are for sale and ...