This December, I attended a one-day retreat in Sonoma organized by incredible people who created The Gathering.
The main idea behind the Gathering is that time is our most valuable asset, and when it is spent with intention, transformation follows....
I had a difficult delivery, with more than 20 hours in labor before being rushed in for an emergency C-section because my baby had a bigger head size and wouldn’t engage for a normal landing. But oh my, when...
Dear me, from 15 years ago,
Hello dear friend! I know it may seem silly to write you this letter, but I think about you a lot. I look back upon this time in our life with such fondness. I...
I don't know about you, but I have clear memories of spring cleaning growing up. It was a time I LOVED! It was cathartic for me, even as a kid (I know, odd right?). There was just something about...
Adding a jump rope to your workout routine can help you burn more calories, improve your heart health, and strengthen your bones. Jumping rope can be challenging at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be...
Smokey the Bear has been an icon in wildlife awareness throughout our children in California, now, he is just as vital of a safety reminder for keeping our families safe and prepared. Today, Smokey Bear celebrates eight decades of educating...
I caught up with Natasha Gatto, owner and swimwear designer for Gattina, to get the inside scoop on how to pick the perfect swimsuit for your body. Gatto ships her bathing suits and beach cover-ups world-wide from her home base in Hamilton, Ontario,
Many postpartum...
2020 has sure done a number on us. Remember when the new millennia was supposed to be this huge thing, when we worried about the Y2K madness that was going to disrupt our lives? 2000 came… uneventfully. The Y2K...
Being a grandmother is a wonderful thing! During the recent trying times, I try to look for the positives and not to dwell on the negatives, especially when it comes to staying connected to my grandson, who is 2...
I could never have predicted how 2020 would pan out when I decided to take time off work after having a baby, and we’re not even halfway through the year.
After making that decision (and being fortunate enough to have...



























