For my husband’s first couple Father’s Days, I thought gift giving was a breeze. Framed photo of our son? ✓ Cutesy card likely made with a painted baby foot turned into an object? ✓ Now that we’ve been through an onslaught of holidays, I’m running out…
There’s something so satisfying about giving gifts with a theme. Each item makes the thought come full circle and spices up any ordinary gift. Get your man these presents alone or scoop up all the bells and whistles! Here are a few ideas. Record Player…
One of the things I love most about Tyler is that he’s easy to please. He’s not a complainer, he’s happy in any situation you drop him into, and his positivity meter is off the charts. Because he’s so low maintenance, it’s really hard…
My first trip overseas was off the cuff. In the middle of wedding planning, Tyler and I decided hop across the pond for a short trip to London and Paris in the spring. After several whirlwind days in London, we hopped on the Eurostar…
I have to admit that when it came time to do the cake tasting for our wedding, I was just along for the ride. I was not a sweets kind of girl and I would often request a birthday pie instead of a cake.…
I have a confession to make: I am grossly obsessed with coffee table books. Big ones, small ones, thin ones, thick ones… heck I don’t even care if it’s solely about 1991 Dodge Spirit carburetors. I love them all. When I still lived in…
Remember Tom Hanks’ character in You’ve Got Mail? He said, “Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” Well yes,…
We’ve all been there. Moving into a home can be just as much overwhelming as it is exciting. My husband and I have a habit of inviting my parents to fly in from across the country to visit within three weeks of moving. Even…
If you ask me how many cats I own I will avoid the question and possibly put my fingers in my ears while humming loudly. I’m totally hanging my head in shame as I type this. Alas, I love them and am kindred with…
“For those about to rock, we salute you!” You know how the story goes that women marry men that are just like their fathers? I can attest to that. I found myself surrounded by instruments and the sounds that come along for my entire…
For one week a year, nature and primal fear align into the magic that is Shark Week. The Discovery Channel’s blockbuster series of programming has created fans young and old. What better way to celebrate another year of Ninja Sharks than to spoil your…