My darlings, if you’re looking for family vacation ideas with grandparents, this article shares simple, budget-friendly ways to make time with your grandchildren fun, memorable, and educational—whether you stay close to home or plan a small getaway. I recently wrote an article for you about traveling with grandchildren! Above all, traveling is one of my […]

This post is sponsored by Marilouise “Looie” Mattioli, the Chairman of the Board of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. She’s a successful businessperson who emphasizes the importance of family memories through the Raceway’s programs in addition to her philanthropic efforts with educational and community foundations.  How Did I End Up Here? After many of […]

When girls talk till 4 am, it is normal when their minds are active — when sleep will not come, when thoughts are racing, or when a late-night conversation with close friends turns into the kind of honest, reflective girl talk that only happens in the quiet hours. If you are a woman who stays […]

Mothers and adult daughters have a complex relationship. I can attest to that because, as most of you know, I am the mother of daughters! I often ask myself, why can’t my relationship with my daughters be constantly positive? Why are my words, at times, taken out of context? Why are they over sensitive to […]

Weddings are one of those pivotal life moments every Mom remembers. The day her daughter/son walks down the aisle to his/her waiting mate, is a tear-jerking cherished moment. With all the hustle and bustle of details that go into planning a wedding, sometimes Mother – of the Bride/Groom’s attire is overlooked and I just can’t […]