My parents divorced when I was young and I grew up without an active father in my life. Some would say this is a sad story, but actually it was a blessing for me because three wonderful men stepped in and provided the male figure that is so crucial in a young girl’s life. You […]
Category Archives: Celebrations
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I can hardly believe that we are entering the holiday season. With a blink of an eye, the New Year will be here sooner than we know. Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude for a bountiful harvest. The first Thanksgiving in 1621 celebrated gratitude with a harvest feast between […]
For so many parents, the holidays can be a stressful time of year… The doll your daughter wants is sold out on everywhere, your son is too cool to give you a list – you drive all over town searching for the perfect gifts, waiting in lines, checking Ebay, posting ISO ads in all of […]
In honor of my heritage and our national holiday, I thought I’d share a few St. Patrick’s Day food recipes that my family has made almost every year since I was a kid. I also shared some Irish recipes that I make all year long and even an adults-only dessert that is amazing! If you’re looking […]
Welcome to October, everyone! The time of the year where high leg bikini bottoms come to die. Hot girl summer is officially out. Allow me to introduce you to Average Autumn Mom. You’re gonna just love her. Hi, it’s me. This recipe combined craft can be made with anything you can stick a, well… stick […]
We can’t forget about some of the most special people in your life…our kids! To complete our Shop Tampa Bay Local Gift Guide, we are featuring some great local businesses that offer some unique and special gifts for your kids (and others, too!). Get ready to find the perfect gift this holiday season! As part of our […]
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This weekend, I had an epiphany. Well, actually my mom had an epiphany… But she passed it onto me…So I’m taking credit for it.. Why, every Halloween, do we spend a small fortune on costumes for our children that they will wear once (maybe twice if you do a Zoo Boo or something like that)? […]
If you’re showing up late to the Galentine’s Day party with me, here is the gist: It is an unofficial holiday on February 13 (or 14) for girlfriends celebrating girlfriends. You leave your men and children at home and have a girls’ date. Amy Poehler’s character on Parks and Rec coined the term. She explains […]
What is normally a happy, satisfying, sentimental time of year can feel drastically different the year following a divorce or separation. Many people are anxious or sad when thinking of what “new” holidays will feel like. Whether the separation was your choice or not, planned or not, it is common for both people to struggle […]
My father was a Vietnam Veteran (that’s him in the middle in the picture). He served in the Army first and then chose to go into the Navy. He served two tours in Vietnam as a radar technician on the USS Boston. After his time in the Navy, he relocated to Vermont and became a […]