The main lesson I learned in college was ‘how to think.’ I would stress that above all else to my children and grands. While in college we study and learn; however, without the ability to be a good thinker, one never shines. College teaches young people to shine in many ways as they travel through […]

A Day For Spending Time With Loved Ones From my family to yours, Happy 4th of July! I hope you are all enjoying some time outside in the gorgeous weather with your loved ones today. Can you see this beaming grin across my face as I type? I’m so happy and thankful to be surrounded […]

*Affiliate Disclosure The Secret Weapon of Cool Grandmas: Saying No Without Saying No Ah, the joys of being a grandma! Unconditional love, silly adventures, and that magical bond that only exists between a grandchild and their grandmother. But even in this sunshine-filled relationship, there are times when you need to step in and say no. […]

I look out the window as our Lufthansa Flight lifts off the ground in Moscow, Russia. I bid farewell with a smile because I am delighted I had the chance to spend a week in this robust and intoxicating city. While this was my fourth trip to Russia, it seemed as though it was my […]

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 […]