My Summer Bucket List

by | Jun 12, 2014 | Trends

I’ve never been much of a planner – I love living with intention, yet organization and planning are not so much my jam. But since I aspire toward more purposeful living, for the first time, I did make a bucket list for the year. I love the intentionality...

Swimsuit Season

by | Mar 10, 2014 | Trends

Ah, swimsuit season: The season that puts a cringe on your face faster than the thought of another long, hard winter! I’m not a huge fan of swimming, but I do try to have a suit on hand for kayaking, bringing the kids to the beach, and the few-and-far-between stays at...

Cuppa Cool Beans

by | Aug 15, 2013 | DIY, Trends

I love me some coffee. LOVE. However, in the hot days of summer, sipping from a steamy mug makes me a bit flustered. Since I opt to not cause hot flashes whenever possible, those are the moments a smooth, iced java beverage beckons me! I laugh as I type this because I...

How to Make the Most of Your Summer

by | Jul 8, 2013 | Trends

I don’t know about you, but my summers fly by. I longingly look at the calendar all spring, only to realize a moment later that it’s the end of August! This year I’m going in with a plan. I will think about all that I want to accomplish, big and small and prepare to...

How Does Your Garden Grow?

by | Aug 26, 2010 | Just Laughs

My husband and I moved to Minnesota just two years after our wedding.  I was anxious to fit into the Minnesota culture, which somehow, in my mind, meant that one of the things my husband and I should do is grow a garden.  Having grown up a city girl in California, I...