We know that friendships are powerful sources of life and help us build self-confidence. What a gift both of my children have had in building strong bonds with others. Yet, there have been periods of time where they've struggled...
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When people ask me about my childbirth experiences, I tell them about how when I gave birth to my first baby it took a long time; it involved tearing, lots...
I started back to school shopping in full force this week. I love back to school supplies and shopping. Like they say in the movie “You’ve Got Mail,” fall makes you want to buy a bouquet of freshly sharpened...
So you have a new baby, and while you expected there to be a period of recovery while your body heals from the birth (or just from the sheer exhaustion of those early days), you probably didn't expect your...
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I bought a Groupon for a boudoir photography session back when Groupon was at its peak popularity. I've written a little bit about why I wanted to take sexy photos, but I've...
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My husband surprised me with the T3 Styling Wand at Christmas, and let me tell you. It is ah-mazing! I use it all the time to transform my messy mom bun into soft, loose...
I'm writing this on Thursday night, but I keep thinking it's only Wednesday, and I continue to be happily surprised that Friday will be here by the time you read this! Since I stay home with the kids and...
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I am one of the few people who still loves to write thank you notes. After any holiday or gift, I literally cannot wait to curl up with a cup of something...
While you all have been enjoying gorgeous weather on the Peninsula, I've been stuck under Karl the Fog up in SF for the better part of a week. Ugh. It's meant more time inside at one of our favorite...
I have always gotten a little thrill when I think about back to school shopping. When I was teaching elementary school, the idea of creating the perfect back to school wardrobe excited me to no end. Now that I...
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2025 Mother’s Day – Ultimate Gifts for HER
For Mother's Day, be sure to give the mama(s) in your life some ME time! If you want to pamper and spoil mama more,...
